MWBF2024 | DIWAN: An Ode to Sufism - "ديوان "عن العشق الإلهي
Fri, Oct 25
|918 Bathurst Centre for Arts
Music Without Borders proudly presents DIWAN: An Ode to Sufism ("ديوان "عن العشق الإلهي), an original orchestral composition by the brilliant composers Gaby Al Botros & Husam Numan.
Time & Location
Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
918 Bathurst Centre for Arts, 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5R 3G5, Canada
About the event
Music Without Borders proudly presents DIWAN: An Ode to Sufism ("ديوان "عن العشق الإلهي), an original orchestral composition by the brilliant composers Gaby Al Botros & Husam Numan. Held at the 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media, and Education, this captivating performance pays tribute to the mystical essence of Sufism through original compositions inspired by Arabic, Persian, and Turkish poetry.
DIWAN explores the spiritual and divine themes of Sufi poetry, drawing from classical forms and employing authentic Maqam techniques. Through the evocative verses of poets such as Sharif Radhi, Ibn al-Farid, Abu al-Atahiya, and Muhyiddin Ibn Arabi, this concert brings to life the profound beauty and depth of Sufi mysticism, offering an enchanting celebration of its rich cultural and spiritual heritage.