Anahita is an ancient Persian Goddess who is associated with the element water ‘aban’, fertility and the lotus flower. We are exploring these elements in a musical journey that includes saz, oud, strings, harp and Persian percussion. Join us for this immersive creative exploration of Anahita.

Musicians:

Violin / co-Artistic Direction - Julia Watson

Saz / co-Artistic Direction - Reza Mirzaei

Persian vocals - Afshin Darab

Violin - Madeleine Antoine

Viola - Alix Hamilton

Cello - Miranda Murray-Yong

Oud - Michael Edelby

Tombak, daf - Iman Sepahsalari

Vibraphone, water percussion - Thea Rossen