Composer

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Kiya Tabassian

Genre

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Vocal

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Song

Average_duration

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7:54

"Con razon nas creaturas / Non pod'ome pela Virgen" is a musical composition by Kiya Tabassian, a Canadian-Iranian musician and composer. The piece is based on two medieval songs from the Cantigas de Santa Maria, a collection of over 400 songs in Galician-Portuguese language, composed during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile in the 13th century. Tabassian's composition was premiered on March 9, 2019, at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, as part of the concert series "Sacred Music for a Sacred Space." The piece is divided into two movements, each based on one of the original songs. The first movement, "Con razon nas creaturas," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features Tabassian's signature blend of Persian and Western classical music. The melody of the original song is woven into a complex tapestry of plucked strings, percussion, and woodwinds, creating a vibrant and dynamic sound. The second movement, "Non pod'ome pela Virgen," is a more contemplative and introspective piece. The original song is a hymn to the Virgin Mary, and Tabassian's arrangement emphasizes the spiritual and devotional aspects of the music. The piece features a haunting melody played on the kamancheh, a traditional Persian bowed string instrument, accompanied by a sparse and atmospheric arrangement of percussion and plucked strings. Overall, "Con razon nas creaturas / Non pod'ome pela Virgen" is a beautiful and evocative tribute to the rich musical traditions of the medieval period. Tabassian's unique blend of Persian and Western classical music creates a sound that is both ancient and modern, and his arrangements of these timeless songs bring new life and meaning to the music.

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