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MAHSA VAHDAT | GARDEN OF HOPE

In the organizer's words:

Europe Tour 2026

Mahsa Vahdat is an internationally celebrated Iranian vocalist recognized for her deeply expressive voice and distinctive artistic vision. Infusing classical Persian traditions with contemporary influences, she has created a musical language that transcends borders. Despite the prohibition on solo female vocal performance in Iran, Vahdat has become a powerful cultural ambassador and a symbol of artistic freedom and women's empowerment. Her diverse artistic collaborations connect musical traditions and audiences worldwide.

About the Program
This program features original compositions by Mahsa Vahdat set to works by the great poets of Persian literature Hafez, Rumi, Forough Farrokhzad, and Mohammad Ibrahim Jafari. Inspired by the spirit of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, the repertoire celebrates renewal, beauty, and the enduring vitality of Persian poetry and music. With evocative melodies and rich lyrical tradition, the performance invites audiences into a soundscape where classical heritage meets contemporary expression.

Line up:
Kaveh Mahmudiyan - percussion
Mahsa Vahdat - vocal
Emre Sinanmis - duduk
Ahmad Al Khatib - oud

Mahsa Vahdat is an internationally acclaimed Iranian singer, known for her deeply expressive voice and distinctive artistic vision. Combining classical Persian traditions with contemporary influences, she has created a musical language that transcends boundaries. Despite the ban on solo female voices in Iran, Vahdat has become a powerful cultural ambassador and a symbol of artistic freedom and women's empowerment. Her diverse artistic collaborations connect musical traditions and audiences around the world.

The Garden of Hope program presents original compositions by Mahsa Vahdat based on works by great poets of Persian literature - Hafez, Rumi, Forough Farrokhzad and Mohammad Ibrahim Jafari. Inspired by the spirit of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, the repertoire celebrates renewal, beauty and the vibrant endurance of Persian poetry and music. With evocative melodies and a rich lyrical tradition, the performance invites the audience into a world of sound where classical heritage meets contemporary expression.

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Price information:

vvk 42,44 euro Ticket Price: €45,00 (including service fees)

Location

Lutherkirche Südstadt Martin-Luther-Platz 2-4 50677 Köln

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