Constantinople

Ancient Andes meets Persian music — Constantinople & Peruvian master musicians explore the Martínez Compañón Codex.

Join us for a vibrant evening of discovery as the ensemble Constantinople, directed by Kiya Tabassian, and their prestigious guests from Peru explore the rich musical memory this colorful land.

The music of the Andes is a living bridge between worlds. It carries the soul of pre-Hispanic traditions, beautifully woven together with the instruments and melodies of those who later called this land home. The result is a magnificent tapestry of sound, spanning from the hidden gems of 17th and 18th-century codices to the rhythmic oral traditions that still pulse through South America today.

Kiya Tabassian, setar & direction

Federico Tarazona, charango

Consuelo Jeri, voice

Jonatan Alvarado, voice & baroque guitar

Sigi Velásquez, quena

Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore

Etienne Lafrance, doublebass

Patrick Graham, percussions