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The Sufi Spirit

from 12 to September 14, 2025

A weekend dedicated to Sufism, the spiritual tradition of Islam that elevates music and dance to sacred ritual.

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Saturday September 13

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Concert(s) of the day

The Sufi Spirit

Istanbul

Du chant byzantin à la tradition Mevlevi / Ensemble vocal Byzantin - Derviches tourneurs d’Istanbul

This exceptional event brings together the solemnity of Orthodox liturgy, presented by the Byzantine Choir Association of Constantinople-Athens, and the fervent swirling of the Mevlevi dervishes, performed by the Whirling Dervishes of Istanbul.

8:00 pm

Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie

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Aqnazar Alovatov et l’Ensemble Navo

Tadjikistan

Born in the mountains of the Pamirs, Aqnazar Alovatov embodies the vocal art of ‘muddoh’, emotional chanting of poetry by the great Sufi masters, including that of Jalal ad-Din Rumi.

6:00 pm

Salle des concerts - Cité de la musique

Daily activities

1 exhibition, 2 Museum visits, 1 conference

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L'orchestre de Paris

76 concerts this season,
120 musicians,
150 years of history,
More than 10 concerts
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Wednesday September 17 at 20:00

Orchestre de Paris / Elim Chan

Lucas Debargue - Gershwin, Rachmaninoff

Russian Americans or Russians trapped in the U.S. by the war: this program invites us to a fascinating back-and-forth, which also includes, as is the case throughout this Orchestre de Paris season, a Fanfare by Joan Tower.

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Orchestre de Paris / Klaus Mäkelä

Several modern, contrasting faces of America in relation to France are featured on this poster. Bonus: the French premiere of a new Concerto by Guillaume Connesson.

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