Echoes of the Levant - Didem Başar et Ziya Tabassian

Echoes of the Levant - Didem Başar et Ziya Tabassian

In-person Event
April 24th 2025
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm / Doors: 7:00 pm

305 Avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montréal, QC, Canada

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This concert offers a unique encounter between two exceptional musicians: Didem Başar on the kanun and Ziya Tabassian on percussion. Together, they revisit 17th-century Persian and Turkish music, weaving a bridge between tradition and modernity through their own compositions.

Inspired by the melodic and rhythmic refinement of that era, the two artists breathe new life into these repertoires, blending subtlety, virtuosity, and creativity. As the first light of day emerges, their instruments engage in a dialogue, resonating with both the mystery of dawn and the depth of the Levant.

A suspended moment, where echoes of the past intertwine with the sounds of today.

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This concert offers a unique encounter between two exceptional musicians: Didem Başar on the kanun and Ziya Tabassian on percussion. Together, they revisit 17th-century Persian and Turkish music, weaving a bridge between tradition and modernity through their own compositions.

Inspired by the melodic and rhythmic refinement of that era, the two artists breathe new life into these repertoires, blending subtlety, virtuosity, and creativity. As the first light of day emerges, their instruments engage in a dialogue, resonating with both the mystery of dawn and the depth of the Levant.

A suspended moment, where echoes of the past intertwine with the sounds of today.

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No refunds
Exchanges
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Didem Başar

Didem Başar_Kanun

Born into a musical family in Istanbul, Didem Başar is a kanun (Turkish zither) player, instructor and composer. She completed her music education in the kanun program and composition at Istanbul Turkish Music State Conservatory, where she later taught Turkish music and kanun techniques until moving to Canada in 2007. 


She has collaborated with many ensembles and Symphony Orchestras, performing across Canada, the U.S., Europe, North Africa, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. She has contributed to numerous albums and soundtracks, including works with Cirque du Soleil and Constantinople Ensemble, and has composed for various projects. 


In 2020, she released her album Levantine Rapsody which blends Turkish and Western classical music. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for Album of the Year by ADISQ and the Conseil Quebecois de la Music. It won the Album of the Year award at the 24th Prix Opus Competition in 2021. 


Her latest album, Continuum recorded with I Musici de Montréal, under the baton of Jean-François Rivest, was released in June 2024. Continuum represents a continuation of the musical journey that began with LevantineRapsody. It has been rewarded for two Opus awards.

didembasar.com

Ziya Tabassian

Ziya Tabassian_percussion


Known for his virtuosity and innovative approach to percussion, Ziya Tabassian began studying the tombak in Iran at the age of ten. After moving to Quebec, he studied Western classical percussion at the University of Montreal. His career has led him to collaborate with artists such as the Kronos Quartet and Kayhan Kalhor, performing in over 40 countries.


His discography includes albums like Tombak (2007), Le Cercle des Cycles (2017), and Zarb-e Osul (2020), showcasing his mastery of Persian rhythmic cycles. His latest album, Remembrances, features his original compositions.


Ziya Tabassian is also the artistic director of the Festival Accès Asie and the Garage Concerts series, where he continues to promote the fusion of traditional and contemporary music.

www.ziyatabassian.com