This program of highly ornamented and meditative Persian classical music brings together one of Iran's foremost female vocalists with the celebrated Dastan Ensemble. Parissa, a leading traditional singer and one of the few Iranian women artists touring internationally today, is noted for her vocal improvisation in both the classical and Sufi repertoires. She will be joining the Dastan Ensemble, which plays classical Persian music: an improvisatory tradition that builds from meditative melodies to dazzling virtuosity. The Dastan Ensemble is comprised of virtuoso instrumentalists, who provide a fresh approach to Persian classical music on lutes, spike fiddle, and percussion. The Dastan Ensemble is lean and nimble as it traces the music's improvisatory arcs. The fruit of this rare collaboration, called Shoorideh, was awarded the Best Music of the Year by Charles Kroos Academy of France in 2003. Click here for the program.

Ticket price ranges from $30 to $40 (+ $5 at the door). Students with valid ID will receive $10 discount.