Untempered – Sepidar Ensemble und Musikfabrik

We invite you to a cross-cultural evening that builds bridges between contemporary Western music and Iran’s classical tradition. The program features a joint performance by Musikfabrik and Iranian singer Sepideh Raissadat, as well as a concert by her ensemble, Sepidār, which presents classical Persian music. A Persian buffet will accompany the event and provide an opportunity for socializing.

Musikfabrik Ensemble concerts (includes buffet): 10 euros
Sepidār Ensemble (without buffet): 35 euros
Day pass, including buffet: 45 euros

6:00 p.m.

Cologne, Ensemble Musikfabrik Studio, Im Mediapark 7, UG2

Works by Harry Partch, Mildred Couper, Helge Sten, Agata Zubel, and Mazyar Kashian

Sepideh Raissadat, vocals and setar
Ensemble Musikfabrik

7:00 p.m.

Persian buffet

8:00 p.m.

Cologne, KOMED Hall, Im Medpark 7, Ground Floor

Dastgāh improvisations and compositions by Siavash Imani, Aria Mohafez, and Parviz Iranpour

Sepidār Ensemble – Ensemble for Classical and Contemporary Iranian Music: Siavash Imani, tār
Pedram Khavarzamini, tombak
Sina Danesh, kamāncheh
Houshmand Ebadi, ney
Yasamin Shahhosseini, oud
Aria Mohafez, santur
Sepideh Raissadat, vocals

9:30 p.m.

Cologne, Ensemble Musikfabrik Studio, Im Mediapark 7, UG2

Works by Harry Partch, Mildred Couper, Helge Sten, Agata Zubel, and Mazyar Kashian
(same program as at 6:00 p.m.)

Sepideh Raissadat, vocals and setar
Ensemble Musikfabrik