Bach Khayyam
Constantinople
There are more than 600 years between the lives of Johann Sebastian Bach and Omar Khayyam. Nevertheless, these two geniuses seem to be made for each other. Both combine a mastery of mathematics with a spiritual world view. Constantinople brings the two artists into dialogue with each other. Arrangements of some of Bach’s most poignant arias alternate with poems by Omar Khayyam. They are sung in Persian, in response to Bach’s music.
Line-up
Kiya Tabassian, setar, vocals & artistic director
Hana Blažíková, soprano
Michel Angers, theorbo
Didem Başar, qanun
Patrick Graham, percussion
Tanya LaPerrière, Baroque violin
Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Neva Özgen, kemençe
Tineke Steenbrink, portative organ
24.09.2026
20:00 — 21:30
tickets In collaboration with
CC De Werft and the City of Geel
Address
Sint-Dimpnakerk
Sint-Dimpnaplein 15, Geel
Tickets
€22 (under 26: €12)
Includes an introduction and reception
