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Previously presented at Silence Guelph and Centre [3] Hamilton, this ensemble of some of Toronto’s fiercest experimentalists turns medieval European and Makam music inside out.Fragmented Forms explores the possibilities of improvisation by utilizing both the microtonal aspect of Makam music and free improvisation, and how the two coalesce. From Paris to Istanbul, this musical mindwarp straddles the line between primordial and futuristic.
The repertoire draws from historical music composed years before the 12-tone equal temperament tuning system was invented in China and Europe. New arrangements of 13th century cantigas lean heavily into improvisation and bring forth the contemporaneity of makam music. The ensemble takes liberties in interpreting the intervals and modes of these compositions, and brings their own agency into each piece. Fragmented Forms creates relevance to the epoch we live in being deeply historical and wildly imaginative at the same time.
Participating musicians include Araz Salek (tar), Aysel Taghi-Zada (violin), Cory Harper-Latkovich (cello, rebec), Sara Constant (flute and contrabass flute), Yang Chen (percussion).
March 8, 2025
Annette Studios (566 Annette St)
Doors 7:30pm
Tickets: $25 + Eventbrite fees
No one turned away for lack of funds (please email [email protected] to reserve spot)
This event is made possible by Canada Council for the Arts.
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Annette Studios, 566 Annette St, Toronto, ON M6S 2C2, Canada,Toronto, Ontario
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