Woman, Art, Resilience

The Woman Art Resilience Collective invites you to an inspiring concert celebrating the voices of women composers. This event explores how artistic expression sparks connection cultivates empathy and inspires social change.

Join us to hear works by the winning composers of our Call for Scores: Judy Specht (Canada) Rachel DeVore Fogarty (USA) Melissa D'Albora (USA) Coreen Morsink (Greece/Canada) Niyayesh Bagheri (USA) Yike Zhang (China/Canada) and Clara Shandler (Canada). The program will also feature works by Iranian-Canadian composers Homa Samiei Afarin Mansouri and Parisa Sabet.

Performers: Asal Iranmher (piano) Dobrochna Zubek (cello) Sahar Azar (Clarinet) Anoush Tabai (clarinet) Bahar Harandi (vocal) Alheli Pimienta (flute) Saba Yousefi (violin) and Kristine Dandavino (vocal)

We are excited to share that we will be joined by an Iranian ensemble featuring:

Behnoosh Behnamnia – Kamancheh

Ava Rostamian – Voice

Bamdad Fotouhi – Tombak

Marzieh Rahimzadeh – Santour

We can't wait to welcome these incredible musicians!