Clair-obscur
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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Clair-obscur in concerts
july 2024
19jul19 h 30 minClair ObscurWhereElora, Canada
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Constantinople returns following last year’s sold-out performance at the Elora Festival! Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of
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Constantinople returns following last year’s sold-out performance at the Elora Festival!
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Friday) 19 h 30 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Gambrel Barn
Where
Elora, Canada
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august 2021
06aug19 h 00 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereConques, France
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Friday) 19 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT+02:00)
Location
Abbaye de Loc-Dieu
Abbaye de Loc Dieu
Where
Conques, France
december 2021
03dec19 h 30 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereVancouver, Canada
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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Tickets available for a second concert at 5:30pm. 50% discount for 35 and younger. More info here.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Jennifer Thiessen, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Friday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-08:00)
Location
Pacific Spirit United Church
2195 W 45th Ave
Where
Vancouver, Canada
04dec15 h 00 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereMaple Ridge, Canada
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Jennifer Thiessen, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Saturday) 15 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-08:00)
Location
The ACT Arts Centre
11944 Haney Pl
Where
Maple Ridge, Canada
05dec19 h 30 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereVictoria, Canada
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Jennifer Thiessen, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Sunday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-08:00)
Location
ChristChurch Cathedral
930 Burdett Ave
Where
Victoria, Canada
10dec20 h 30 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereToronto, Canada
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice and direction
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Friday) 20 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-05:00)
Location
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1, Canada
Where
Toronto, Canada
11dec20 h 00 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereMontreal, Canada
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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Buy your tickets here. 44$ for general public, 38$ for museum members, and 23$ for 34 years old and under.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice & artistic direction
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Saturday) 20 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-05:00)
Location
Salle Bourgie, Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montreal, Canada
13dec20 h 00 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereQuebec, Canada
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Monday) 20 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-05:00)
Location
Grand Théâtre de Québec
269 boulevard René-Lévesque Est
Where
Quebec, Canada
july 2022
25jul20 h 00 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereLimoges, France
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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24€ General Public, 15€ for under 23yo.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice and direction
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Monday) 20 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT+02:00)
Location
Espace Simone Veil
rue de la providence
Where
Limoges, France
26jul20 h 00 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereBastia, France
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice and direction
- A Filetta, corsican polyphony
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin & viola d’amore
Time
(Tuesday) 20 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT+02:00)
Location
Bastia
Where
Bastia, France
february 2023
10feb20 h 30 min23 h 50 minClair-obscurWhereParis, France
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
Event Details
Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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25, 40 and 60€.
20% off for 3 concerts, 25% for the 4 concerts of the Season in Paris.
On stage
A Filetta
Jean-Claude Acquaviva
François Aragni
Jean-Do Bianco
Petr’Antò Casta
Paul Giansily
Maxime Vuillamier
Constantinople
Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice & direction
Didem Basar, kanun
Patrick Graham, percussions
Tanya Laperrière, baroque violin & viola d’Amore
Time
(Friday) 20 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT+01:00)
Location
Salle Gaveau
45 rue La Boétie, 75008 Paris, France
Where
Paris, France