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= Kiya Tabassian =
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Kiya Tabassian
| image = Kiya Tabassian à la salle Bourgie.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|08|11}}
| birth_place = [[Tehran]], [[Iran]]
| genre = [[World music]], [[Persian traditional music|Persian music]], [[Ancient music]], [[Baroque music]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[Composer]]
| instrument = [[Setar]]
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| website = www.constantinople.ca/en
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'''Kiya Tabassian''', (born inAugust 11, 1976 in [[Tehran,]]) is aan [[musicianIran|Iranian]] musician, [[singer]], and [[composer]]. He moved into [[Canada]] in 1990 and created the musical ensemble [[Constantinople (ensemble)|Constantinople]], assuming the roles of both [[Artistic director (music)|artistic director]] and [[composer]].
 
Constantinople exploresincludes the rich interplay between [[Persian traditional music|Persian musical traditions]] and a diverse arrayvariety of global styles. TheirThey performancesplayed spanin across numerousvarious countries, featuringand collaborationscollaborated with esteemed musicians such as [[Kayhan Kalhor]], [[Ablaye Cissoko]], [[Ghalia Benali]], [[Françoise Atlan]], [[Hana Blažíková]], [[Shashank Subramanyam]], and [[Marco Beasley]].
 
== Early life and education ==
== Biography ==
Kiya Tabassian, was raised in Iran, embarked on his musical journey. atAt the age of 12, delvinghe into the world oflearned the [[Setar|setâr]], a traditional Persian string instrument. His early fascination with the instrumentThis led him to not only play but alsoand reinterpret pieces from the rich tapestry of traditional Persian music during his formative years.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal |last=Beaucage |first=Réjean |date=March 2015 |title=Kiya Tabassian, musicien sans frontières |journal=La Scena Musicale |volume=20 |issue=5 |pages=8-118–11}}</ref> At the age of 14, he moved to [[Montreal]], [[Canada]] with his parents and two brothers.<ref name=":0" />
 
HisAt musicalthe odyssey[[Conservatoire continuedde withmusique formaldu education,Québec studyingà underMontréal|Conservatoire thede guidancemusique ofde Montréal]], distinguishedhe mentorsstudied suchmusic asalongside [[Reza Ghassemi]], [[Kayhan Kalhor]], and [[Gilles Tremblay (composer)|Gilles Tremblay]] at the [[Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal|Conservatoire de musique de Montréal]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-14 |title=Kiya Tabassian |url=https://levivier.ca/fr/le-vivier/membres/organismes/kiya-tabassian |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Le Vivier |language=fr}}</ref>. ▼
During this period, Tabassian was actively involved in a music group, contributing both as a [[performer]] and composer. At the age of 14, he, along with his parents and two brothers, moved in [[Montreal]], [[Canada]]<ref name=":0" />.
 
== Musical carreercareer ==▼
▲His musical odyssey continued with formal education, studying under the guidance of distinguished mentors such as [[Reza Ghassemi]], [[Kayhan Kalhor]], and [[Gilles Tremblay (composer)|Gilles Tremblay]] at the [[Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal|Conservatoire de musique de Montréal]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-14 |title=Kiya Tabassian |url=https://levivier.ca/fr/le-vivier/membres/organismes/kiya-tabassian |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Le Vivier |language=fr}}</ref>.
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Kiya Tabassian founded the Constantinople ensemble in 1998 and has been its artistic director ever since. This group, spanning [[World music|world]], [[Ancient music|ancient]], and [[baroque music]], is dedicated to blending musical traditions from both the East and the West.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Constantinople |url=https://constantinople.ca/en/about/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Constantinople |language=en-CA}}</ref>▼
 
From 2002 to 2005, Kiya Tabassian activelywas contributedpart to the international MediMuses project. He played a vital role inof the research group on the history of Mediterranean music in the international MediMuses project and collaborated on various publishing and recording endeavorsendeavours.<ref name=":1" />.▼
▲== Musical carreer ==
▲Kiya Tabassian founded the Constantinople ensemble in 1998 and has been its artistic director ever since. This group, spanning [[World music|world]], [[Ancient music|ancient]], and [[baroque music]], is dedicated to blending musical traditions from both the East and the West.
 
In parallel, Tabassian's compositionalhas talentsalso havecontributed beenhis soughtcompositional afterskills byto numerousseveral musical formations and institutions, including the [[Montreal Symphony Orchestra]], the [[Nouvel Ensemble Moderne]], Bradyworks, and the [[European Broadcasting Union]]. He has also composed music for documentary films such as "Jabaroot" and "Voices of the Unheard."▼
Internationally renowned for its innovative performances and exploration of musical diversity, Constantinople embarks on annual global tours, having graced stages in over 55 countries<ref>{{Cite web |last=Huss |first=Christophe |date=2018-02-05 |title=Le Conseil québécois de la musique a dévoilé ses lauréats pour les prix Opus |url=https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/musique/519336/des-prix-opus-en-toute-logique |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Le Devoir |language=fr}}</ref>.
 
In 2015, Kiya Tabassian initiated and directed the first-ever world music residency program at the [[Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity|Banff Center for the Arts]]. The following year, he contributed his vocals to the soundtrack of the video game "[[Assassin's Creed Origins|Assassin's Creed: Origins]]."▼
The first ensemble's album was released in 2001 under the [[ATMA Classique]] label. By 2023, Constantinople's discography counts 21 albums.
 
In 2017, as part of Montreal's 375th anniversary, Tabassian composed the anthem "Mémoires d'Ahuntsic," which was presented as a gift to the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mémoires d'Ahuntsic - « Le long de la rivière, les arbres auront tout vu » {{!}} Les moulins de l’Îlel'Île de la Visitation au Sault-au-Récollet : trois cents ans d’histoired'histoire à célébrer en 2026! |url=https://www.histoiresdecheznous.ca/v2/moulins-ile-de-la-visitation_mills/histoire/memoires-ahuntsic/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Les moulins de l’Île de la Visitation au Sault-au-Récollet : trois cents ans d’histoire à célébrer en 2026! |language=fr-FR}}</ref>. That same year, he co-founded the Centre des musiciens du monde in [[Montreal]] with [[ethnomusicologist]] Frédéric Léotar,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title=Le Centre des Musiciens du Monde à Montréal (2/3) |url=https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/ocora-couleurs-du-monde/le-centre-des-musiciens-du-monde-a-montreal-1-2-1322178 |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=France Musique |language=fr}}</ref>, where he served as [[artistic director]] and oversaw the "Centre des musiciens du monde" record collection on the [[Analekta]] label until 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Albums {{!}} Collection du Centre des musiciens - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjyKkj795bdYjcORMgGmy9VojX-t9AWN&si=M19WH5RuzBmREt1x |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>.▼
▲From 2002 to 2005, Kiya Tabassian actively contributed to the international MediMuses project. He played a vital role in the research group on the history of Mediterranean music and collaborated on various publishing and recording endeavors<ref name=":1" />.
 
In 2020, Kiya Tabassian co-authored, alongside poet [[Hélène Dorion]], the musical and poetic suite "Le temps des forêts", drawingbased inspiration from memories andon life stories collected from residents of [[Long-term care|LTCHLTCHs]]<nowiki/>s in [[Montreal]].▼
▲In parallel, Tabassian's compositional talents have been sought after by numerous musical formations and institutions, including the [[Montreal Symphony Orchestra]], the [[Nouvel Ensemble Moderne]], Bradyworks, and the [[European Broadcasting Union]]. He has also composed music for documentary films such as "Jabaroot" and "Voices of the Unheard."
 
Having spent seven years on the [[Montreal Arts Council|Conseil des arts de Montréal]], where he presided over the music decision-making committee for three years, Tabassian joined the Board of Directors of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comités du conseil d'administration |url=https://www.calq.gouv.qc.ca/a-propos/conseil-dadministration-et-comites/conseil-dadministration/comite-du-conseil-dadministration |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec |language=fr-CA}}</ref>. He was also commissioned by the Conseil québécois de la musique to lead a reflection committee on the role of world music in the realm of concert music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kiya Tabassian |url=https://smcq.qc.ca/smcq/en/artiste/tabassian_ki/kiya-tabassian/biographie |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=SMCQ |language=en}}</ref>▼
▲In 2015, Kiya Tabassian initiated and directed the first-ever world music residency program at the [[Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity|Banff Center for the Arts]]. The following year, he contributed his vocals to the soundtrack of the video game "[[Assassin's Creed Origins|Assassin's Creed: Origins]]."
 
== Discography ==▼
▲In 2017, as part of Montreal's 375th anniversary, Tabassian composed the anthem "Mémoires d'Ahuntsic," presented as a gift to the city<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mémoires d'Ahuntsic - « Le long de la rivière, les arbres auront tout vu » {{!}} Les moulins de l’Île de la Visitation au Sault-au-Récollet : trois cents ans d’histoire à célébrer en 2026! |url=https://www.histoiresdecheznous.ca/v2/moulins-ile-de-la-visitation_mills/histoire/memoires-ahuntsic/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Les moulins de l’Île de la Visitation au Sault-au-Récollet : trois cents ans d’histoire à célébrer en 2026! |language=fr-FR}}</ref>. That same year, he co-founded the Centre des musiciens du monde in Montreal with [[ethnomusicologist]] Frédéric Léotar<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-02 |title=Le Centre des Musiciens du Monde à Montréal (2/3) |url=https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/ocora-couleurs-du-monde/le-centre-des-musiciens-du-monde-a-montreal-1-2-1322178 |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=France Musique |language=fr}}</ref>, where he served as artistic director and oversaw the "Centre des musiciens du monde" record collection on the [[Analekta]] label until 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=Albums {{!}} Collection du Centre des musiciens - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjyKkj795bdYjcORMgGmy9VojX-t9AWN&si=M19WH5RuzBmREt1x |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>.
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*Jardin de la Mémoire (2000)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kiya Tabassian Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kiya-tabassian-mn0000366556 |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref>
 
== References ==
▲In 2020, Kiya Tabassian co-authored, alongside poet [[Hélène Dorion]], the musical and poetic suite "Le temps des forêts", drawing inspiration from memories and life stories collected from residents of [[Long-term care|LTCH]]<nowiki/>s in Montreal.
{{reflist}}
 
▲Having spent seven years on the [[Montreal Arts Council|Conseil des arts de Montréal]], where he presided over the music decision-making committee for three years, Tabassian joined the Board of Directors of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec in 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Comités du conseil d'administration |url=https://www.calq.gouv.qc.ca/a-propos/conseil-dadministration-et-comites/conseil-dadministration/comite-du-conseil-dadministration |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec |language=fr-CA}}</ref>. He was also commissioned by the Conseil québécois de la musique to lead a reflection committee on the role of world music in the realm of concert music<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kiya Tabassian |url=https://smcq.qc.ca/smcq/en/artiste/tabassian_ki/kiya-tabassian/biographie |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=SMCQ |language=en}}</ref>
 
▲== Discography ==
 
[[Category:Canadian people of Iranian descent]]
* ''Musique du Moyen Âge et de la Renaissance,'' Atma Classique
[[Category:People from Montreal]]
* ''Memoria Sefardí – Musique d'Espagne juive et chrétienne,'' Atma Classique
[[Category:People from Tehran]]
* ''Li Tans Nouveaus – troubadours Châtelain de Coucy, Li nouviauz tanz et mais et violete'' Anne Azéma, Atma Classique
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* ''De Castille à Samarkand'', avec Guy Ross, Atma Classique
[[Category:1976 births]]
* ''Grèce - Carrefour De La Méditerranée'', avec En Chordais, Atma Classique
[[Category:Living people]]
* ''Que le Yable les emporte'', avec Bernard Simard, Atma Classique
* ''Terres Turquoises, La princessa y el caballero'', Françoise Atlan, Atma Classique
* ''Mania'', Atma Classique
* ''Terra nostra'', José Ángel Guttiérrez, Teresita de Jesús Islas, Atma Classique
* ''Ay Amor'', avec Francoise Atlan, Atma Classique
* ''Premiers Songes'', poèmes de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Analekta
* ''Metamorfosi'', baroque italien, Analekta
* ''The Musical Voyages of Marco Polo'', avec En Chordais, World Village
* ''Jardins migrateurs'', musique persane et mandingue, Analekta
* ''Horizons lointains'', avec Belem, Kora and Ko
* ''Traversées,'' avec Ablaye Cissoko, Kora and Ko
* ''...Cette ville étrange,'' Dreyer Gaido
* ''La porta d'oriente'', avec Marco Beasley, Glossa
* ''In the Footsteps of Rumi,'' avec Ghalia Benali, Glossa
* ''Il Ponte di Leonardo,'' avec Marco Beasley, Note 1 Music GmbH
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