• A group of seven musicians on stage with instruments like guitar, oud, double bass, and banjo smiling.

      • Location:

        von Kuster Hall, Music Building
        1151 Richmond St
        London, N6A 3K7

      • Event Time:

        12:30 PM - 1:20 PM


      Cost:

      Free


      Join at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University for a cultural mosaic concert delivered with sensitivity and passion by The Light of East Ensemble comprised of Panayiotis Giannarapis (oud, bouzouki, baglama, tzoura, nay), Tracey Atin (vocals), Mary Ashton (violin, harp), faculty member Jana Starling (clarinet, accordion), Jedd House (contrabasso) and Dorukhan Turan (percussion, ney, kaval). Their performance will include the timeless rhythms and beautiful melodies of the traditional music of Israel, Greek Rembetika, folk and Classical Arabic, music of the Ottoman Court, and urban modern music from the regions of Armenia, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Syria. This concert promises to leave audiences in high spirits!

      This concert is part of International Week at Western University.

      This event is also available via livestream. music.uwo.ca/events/livestream

      All are welcome to attend – No RSVP required. This is a free event and end times are approximate.

      Attending an event in person? Changes happen! Check their events calendar before you leave home. https://music.uwo.ca/events/index.html

      For tips on transit, parking, guest expectations, accessibility and more please visit https://music.uwo.ca/events/useful-information.html

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