For more than 45 years, Kronos Quartet – “the most far-ranging ensemble geographically, nationally, and stylistically the world has known” (Los Angeles Times) – has performed music that responds to societal issues, both contemporary and historic.

In this concert, Kronos is joined by Mahsa Vahdat, a prominent performer of Persian vocal music, who collaborated with the quartet on the evocative 2019 recording Placeless. The project features melodies Vahdat composed to classical poems by Hafez and Rumi, as well as contemporary texts by Iranian poets. “[Vahdat] is an alluring, descriptive singer… The sheer seductiveness of her voice and style proved compelling” (Los Angeles Times).

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Kronos Quartet With Mahsa Vahdat

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Kronos Quartet returns with a boldly expressive program honoring the strength and resilience of women. The first half of the program features works inspired by pathbreaking American gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, including an extraordinary work by Chicago composer Stacy Garrop entitled "Glorious Mahalia" using voice recordings of Mahalia Jackson as well as the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and oral historian Louis “Studs” Terkel.

Kronos Quartet with Mahsa Vahdat

Known as “the Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp”, Bridget Kibbey joins forces with celebrated Persian singer Mahsa Vahdat, and star percussionist John Hadfield for the program "Persia to Iberia," a tour-de-force celebrating musical traditions that intertwine and meet in surprising and moving ways.
With original compositions and arrangements, along with well-known favorites, the program showcases the sublime artistry of all three musicians as soloists and chamber musicians.
This event celebrates the memory of longtime Noe Music friend and supporter, Bahman Sheikh.

From Persia to Iberia: Bridget Kibbey, Mahsa Vahdat, John Hadfield

Noe Valley Ministry

Together We Rise is a concert that reflects the world we are intentionally creating - one rooted in humanity, light, and connection. Grounded in the wisdom and energy of our ancestors from across the globe, we gather to imagine and build what comes next. This concert will feature the San Francisco Girls Chorus directed by Valerie Sainte Agathe alongside celebrated artists Mahsa Vahdat (Iranian singer), Diana Gameros (Mexican singer/songwriter) and Clarissa Bitar (Palestinian-American oud virtuoso).Through lullabies and songs of resistance and freedom, we honor both where we come from and where we’re going. This evening is a celebration of the power of music to bring us together, to uplift one another, and to rise - collectively.

Mahsa Vahdat

Events

Upcoming events

May 10, 2026

Together We Rise — A Mother’s Day Concert · San Francisco Girls Chorus

Past events

Oct 21, 2022

Kronos Quartet With Mahsa Vahdat · Philharmonic Society of Orange County

Oct 21, 2022

Kronos Quartet with Mahsa Vahdat · Irvine Barclay Theatre

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