Tirgan Opening Ceremony: Arash the Archer - An Operatic Narration
July 16, 2013
Operatic Narration of Arash the Archer
By Iranian-Canadian Composers of Toronto, [ICOT]
Featuring ICOT Symphony Orchestra, Choir and Narrators
Based on Arash-e Kamangir (Arash the Archer) by Siavash Kasrai
Arash the Archer is an operatic narration of one of the most well known Iranian myths which has captivated many with its universal values such as redemption, hope and sacrifice. ICOT created a new version of the story directed by Siavash Shabanpour.Arash the Archer is a musical collage incorporating operatic singing, orchestral music, theatrical elements, video and stage design.
Composers: Keyan Emami, Afarin Mansouri Tehrani, Saman Shahi, Pouya Hamidi, Maziar Heidari
Conductor: Maziar Heidari
Orchestra Manager : Saman Shahi
Music Director: Maziar Heidari
Solo Soprano: Kamelia Dara
Sound Designer: Pouya Hamidi
Illustrator: Touka Neyestani
Director, Stage Director and Dramaturge: Siavash Shabanpour
Actors: Pooria Fard, Ghazal Parto, Mahmoud Ramezani, Siavash Shabanpour, Shadi Shahkhalili
Costume Design: Farnoosh Talebpour
Lighting Designer: Raha Javanfar
Projections Designers: Raha Javanfar, Pouyan Jafarizadeh
Photographer: Zahra Saleki
Production Manager: Arsalan Alizadeh
Stage Manager: Mira Ray
Assistant Sound Designer: Sina Shahrestani
Cinematographer: Mehran Jabbari
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 21:00
1 Hour
Westjet stage, Harbourfront Centre
