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Sounds of Persia

The resident string quartet of Cuatro Puntos will be joined by Persian santur master Dr. Dariush Saghafi and Iranian-American composer Reza Vali. Get lost in a soundscape foreign from Western musical traditions as Dr. Saghafi performs a traditional improvised solo on santur, then hear two traditions merge as the Cuatro Puntos String Quartet and Dr. Saghafi perform Dr. Vali's compositions.  
JOIN US IN ONE OF FOUR LOCATIONS IN APRIL:
Thursday, April 11, 2019
7:00pm

Christ Church Cathedral
45 Church St, Hartford, CT
​Free Admission- Suggested Contribution $10, if able. 
Map, Parking & Accessibility Info ​
Thursday, April 11, 2019
12:00pm

Eastern Connecticut State University
Fine Arts Instructional Center- Auditorium
306 High Street, Willimantic, CT

​Free Admission 
Map, Parking & Accessibility Info ​
​
Park in Shakespeare Parking Garage and walk straight toward High Street. Enter "Fine Arts Instructional Center" and follow signs to "Auditorium". 
Friday, April 12, 2019
7:00pm

Lutheran Church of St. Mark
75 Griswold St., Glastonbury, CT

​Free Admission- Suggested Contribution $10, if able. 
​Map, Parking, and Accessibility Info
Sunday, April 14, 2019
4:00pm

Enfield Congregational Church
 1295 Enfield St, Enfield, CT
​Free Admission- Suggested Contribution $10, if able. 
​Map, Parking, and Accessibility Info
THE PROGRAM
Introduction by Dr. Reza Vali, Carnegie Melon University
Traditional Persian Improvised Santur Solo (Ashoob mode) (15 min) - Dr. Dariush Saghafi
Reza Vali: Calligraphy #14 in Ashoob Mode (8 min) - Dr. Dariush Saghafi & Resident Musicians of Cuatro Puntos
Reza Vali: String Quartet No. 4, Ormavi  (26 min) - Resident Musicians of Cuatro Puntos
THE ARTISTS
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Dr. Dariush Saghafi 
Persian Santur (hammered dulcimer from Iran)

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Dr. Reza Vali
Composer and Narrator

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Annie Trépanier
violin

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​Kevin Bishop
viola

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Aaron Packard 
violin

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​Dr. Allan Ballinger
cello

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This program is made possible in part thanks to a grant from the Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation.
"Dedicated to intercultural dialogue and universal access through the writing, performance, and teaching of music"
all written and recorded content copyright Cuatro Puntos
  • About CP
  • Upcoming Events
    • Announcing our 10th Anniversary
    • Monday Morning Music
    • BOOK Ameen Mokdad & The Curve for USA Tour 2023
    • Ms. Elinor Explores Music Ep. 1 (On Demand) FOR KIDS!
  • Support
  • Music Moves Hartford
  • Cuatro Puntos Ensemble
  • School Teaching Artists
  • Our Director
  • Discography
    • The Curve
    • Sounds of Persia
    • From The Countryside
    • Jaipur to Cairo
    • Rosegarden of Light
    • Centennial Cole
  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Shop
  • Volunteer
  • Contact
  • Past Events
    • 2021 Summer Series
    • 2020-2021 Season
    • 2020 Summer Series
    • 2020 Cross-Atlantic Quarantine Sessions
    • 2019-2020 Season
    • 2019 Hartford Summer Outdoor Pops Concerts
    • 2018-2019 Season
    • 2017-2018 SEASON
    • 2016-2017 Season
    • 2015-2016 Season
    • 2014-2015 Season
    • 2013-2014 Season
  • Annual Reports
    • Annual Report 2019
    • Annual Report 2017/18
    • Annual Report 2016
    • Annual Report 2015
    • Strategic Plan
  • Link Page