Songs of the Drowning
Program
The * indicates a premiere.
Artistic direction
Mélanie Léonard - Conductor
Musicians
Virginie Mongeau
- soprano
Gabrielle Cloutier
- alto
Alasdair Campbell
- baritone
Lyne Allard
, Orchestre Métropolitain
- alto
Collaborators
Sandeep Bhagwati
- poetry
Khosro Berahmandi
- painting
Hadi Jamali
- digital visual arts
Roozbeh Tabandeh
- composition, set design
Haleh Vedadi
- set design
Juan Mateo Barrera
- lighting design
Description
In co-presentation with Le Vivier and Chants Libres, and in co-production with Roozbeh Tabandeh, this concert under the musical direction of Mélanie Léonard showcases the powerful and evocative work of composer Roozbeh Tabandeh: Songs of the Drownings. Inspired by the poetry of Sandeep Bhagwati, this creation explores themes of exile, memory, and resilience through striking vocal writing. Winner of the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Award, this project stands out as one of the highlights of the season.
Watch an excerpt from Songs of the Drowning
Practical information
ESPACE ORANGE - ÉDIFICE WILDER
1435 Rue de Bleury
Montréal QC H3A 2H7
Canada
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