Join us for a unique evening of Persian classical music with the Nahoft Ensemble, performing live at the beautiful Pembroke College Auditorium Hall, Cambridge.
Blending the expressive power of Persian musical traditions with the refined textures of Western classical instruments, this concert offers a fresh and captivating soundscape. The programme features a collection of original compositions and arrangements by the ensemble—many being performed publicly for the very first time.
The ensemble brings together a rich combination of instruments and musicians:
Vocals – Shahrzad Hosseini
Setar – Hemen Abdi
Oud – Youssef Sidhom
Tonbak & Daf – Sara Fotros
Double Bass – Aida Moreno
Cello – Ethan Gardner
Violin – Mohamed Emad
Nay – Salman Abdi (also Ensemble Leader)
The concert highlights a musical dialogue across cultures where the warm melodic tones of Persian instruments such as the Ney, Setar, Oud, and Daf intertwine with the expressive depth of the Violin, Cello, and Double Bass. Each piece has been thoughtfully composed and arranged to reflect this interplay, celebrating both tradition and innovation.
We warmly invite you to experience this musical journey, one that honours the past while resonating deeply with the present.
