“Blood did not seep into the ground. It spilt across the earth. It simmered from beneath every stone and embarked on its journey. Whoever saw it knew that an innocent had been killed somewhere.”
From the book: “Soog-e Siavash (Siavash’s Mourning), 1971,
Written by Shahrokh Moskoob
Saturday, 27 September 2025. 19:00 - 21:00
I composed this piece , It is written for a string trio with a rhythm that is both dance-like and deeply spiritual. The musical language draws on the mystical tones of chants from both churches and mosques in Damascus—echoes of Aramaic hymns and Islamic prayers.
Saturday, 27 September 2025. 17:00 - 18:30
Two pieces by Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky – Die Zeit and Liebliches Lied – are on the program of the HortusFestival. The HortusFestival 2025 presents concerts with a beautiful and unique story in stunning locations. Away from the large concert halls, nestled among the greenery, you’ll find the DoelenEnsemble.
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