The Golha Initiative for Music and Culture proudly introduces Golha Ensemble

Experience the enchanting debut of the Golha Ensemble as they bring to life the timeless beauty of Iranian music and poetry, inspired by Saadi’s Golestān (The Rose Garden).

Other than music by masters Saba, Badi'i, and Khaleghi, we will also venture into exciting new works by present-day composers of Iranian music such as Reza Fayyaz and Saeed Kamjoo. We are pleased to work with vocalist Ava Rostamian as our soloist. Don’t miss this unique event!

Artistic director: Kousha Nakhaei

Vocalist: Ava Rostamian

Musicians: Behnoosh Behnamnia, Aysel Taghizada, Saba Yousefi, Rezan Onen-Lapointe, Rae Gallimore, Peter Stoll, Andrew Downing, Shahin Fayaz, Ziya Tabasian

Poetry advisor: Amir Khadem

Waterloo: Maureen Forrester Recital Hall

October 19, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Toronto: Trinity-St. Paul’s Center

November 1, 2024 - 8:00PM

We acknowledge the support of following organizations in presenting Golha Ensemble: Golestān

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