RESCHEDULED: NCMA Sacred Song Series: Persian Nowruz (New Year) Celebration

Please note: this event has been rescheduled from March 28 to April 25.

Celebrate spring with an immersive afternoon of Persian classical and folk music and dance. We have gathered Iranian musicians, a dancer, and a visual artist from across North America to create a breathtaking journey through the elegant beauty of Persian art. This performance blends original music, dance, and visual art to explore the rich and diverse folk traditions from different regions of Iran.

About NCMA Sacred Song Series
This series features music inspired by global faith traditions, bringing to life the diversity of religious expression in our region and the NCMA collection. Performances include both traditional and contemporary music, ranging from Persian-Jewish piyyut (liturgical poems) to Sufi ragas to Black gospel.

Program

Part 1: Sayeh Ensemble (45 min.)
• Mahya Hamedi, vocals
• Hamed Tabkhi, tar
• Pouya Shabanpour, tonbak/daf
• Dorsa Davoodabadi, dance
• Behzad Riyazi, visual art
• Peter Sumner, cello

Intermission (10–15 min.)

Part 2: Special Guest Performance (30 min.)
We are pleased to have a renowned Persian tar player and her husband perform.
• Sahba Motallebi, tar
• Reza Mohsenipour, tar

Photo: Courtesy of Sayeh Ensemble