Event M16: Classical Threads, Persian Colours
The concert bridges two worlds: the intricate elegance of Western classical music meets the unique textures of contemporary Iranian compositions. Iranian musicians will present an evocative programme that highlights the dialogue between tradition and innovation, East and West, in a captivating concert experience.
Classical Threads, Persian Colours brings together two rich musical traditions in a programme that explores dialogue, contrast, and connection. Pianist Mahya Mahroomi is joined by Laleh Abbasi, the Ney (Persian Flute) player, a traditional wooden wind instrument with a deeply expressive and almost vocal quality, to create a sound world where Western classical forms meet the colours and sounds of Iranian music.
Following the success of last year’s East in the West; From Classical Roots to Persian Resonance, which showcased contemporary Iranian composers to a delighted audience, this concert continues the journey of bringing Persian music into dialogue with Western classical traditions. The programme highlights both solo and collaborative performances, blending Mahroomi’s piano interpretations of Iranian compositions with the evocative melodies of the Ney.
The works by contemporary Iranian composers are rooted in classical structures yet enriched with Persian modes, rhythms, and poetic sensibilities. Together with Western classical pieces, they reveal surprising resonances, emotional depth, and a vibrant conversation between two musical worlds.
Rather than fusing East and West into a single style, the concert celebrates their dialogue, a meeting of lyricism, storytelling, and expressive nuance. From intimate, reflective passages to virtuosic displays, the performance offers a journey through tradition, innovation, and the shared language of music.
Classical Threads, Persian Colours is a celebration of cultural exchange and artistic connection. It invites audiences to experience the richness of contemporary Iranian music alongside Western classics, continuing a mission to highlight the voices of Iranian composers on the international stage.
