ABOUT THE CONCERT ON JUNE 6 AT 2:00PM EST
Iraqi composer and multi-instrumentalist Ameen Mokdad was trapped in hiding by ISIS for two years in his hometown of Mosul. During that time he wrote an extraordinary repertoire of powerful and emotional music. He arranged it later for string quartet, while he himself plays violin, various middle eastern percussion instruments, recites poetry, and sings. The 19 songs on this album form a soundscape that transverses a range of emotions: fear, defeat, hope, and rebirth.
HOW TO ATTEND
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event will be streamed in high quality from the chapel at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Upon reserving your ticket you will receive a link that will take you to our digital concert hall. Click here to register
HOW TO PURCHASE A COPY OF THE CURVE ALBUM
You may support the musicians by purchasing a CD or download of the album by clicking here.
Beginning March 13, 2021 you may also listen for free on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Anghami, and a number of other streaming services.
MUSICIANS
Ameen Mokdad
Cuatro Puntos Ensemble
Aaron Packard, violin; Annie Trépanier, violin; Kevin Bishop, viola; Allan Ballinger, cello
NARRATOR
Dr. Reza Vali
Iraqi composer and multi-instrumentalist Ameen Mokdad was trapped in hiding by ISIS for two years in his hometown of Mosul. During that time he wrote an extraordinary repertoire of powerful and emotional music. He arranged it later for string quartet, while he himself plays violin, various middle eastern percussion instruments, recites poetry, and sings. The 19 songs on this album form a soundscape that transverses a range of emotions: fear, defeat, hope, and rebirth.
HOW TO ATTEND
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event will be streamed in high quality from the chapel at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut. Upon reserving your ticket you will receive a link that will take you to our digital concert hall. Click here to register
HOW TO PURCHASE A COPY OF THE CURVE ALBUM
You may support the musicians by purchasing a CD or download of the album by clicking here.
Beginning March 13, 2021 you may also listen for free on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Anghami, and a number of other streaming services.
MUSICIANS
Ameen Mokdad
Cuatro Puntos Ensemble
Aaron Packard, violin; Annie Trépanier, violin; Kevin Bishop, viola; Allan Ballinger, cello
NARRATOR
Dr. Reza Vali
The arts are essential to our communities both culturally and economically. However, 54% of the arts workforce of the United States has been out of work since March 2020, making collaboration among organizations vital.. The 2020-2021 season series Musicians on the Frontlines is presented as a partnership between Cuatro Puntos and the Autorino Center for the Arts at the University of Saint Joseph. Thank you for continuing to support the arts by attending our events!
