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Parda Ensemble - Millennium Stage (July 31, 2026)
Inspired by the 12th-century Sufi poem The Conference of the Birds, Parda Ensemble explores themes of freedom, flight, and oneness through musical languages spanning Persian classical to bluegrass. The ensemble features Roxana Sarrafi, Asadali Pyarali Bandeali, Hasan Imam Hamdani, Maximilian Jacobs, and contributing guest artists. The set includes a live performance of an original score composed for Conference of the Moths, an award-winning short animation directed by Samhita Sunya and featuring