presents
Kimia Hesabi
solo viola works by composers of the Iranian Diaspora
Friday, September 30, 2022
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - RSVP required
(limited seating available)
Program
Song and Whispers for solo viola by Gity Razaz
Veiled for viola and electronics by Niloufar Nourbakhsh
Kamato II for solo viola by Showan Tavakol
Hani and Sheh Mureed I, II for solo viola by Mozhgan Chahian
About the artist:
Dr. Kimia Hesabi is a violist and teaching artist based in the Washington D.C. area. She is an active performer in the USA and has performed in various prestigious concert halls across the country as well as her home country Iran. She has recently released her album entitled Nemāno Gaona featuring works for viola by composers of the Iranian Diaspora under New Focus Recordings. Hesabi’s research and performances have been featured at the American Viola Society Festival, in June 2021 and her article titled “Viola Repertoire from the Iranian Diaspora” has been published by the Journal of the American Viola Society.
"Today’s performance is dedicated to those who bravely stood against the brutal, unfair, and violent forces in Iran and lost their lives to defend their rights.
Women, Life, Freedom, hoping for a free Iran."
The Arts Club of Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. located at 2017 I Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20006
