Constantinople's 20th anniversary celebrations continue with two new concerts, in which Italy meets Istanbul and Spain meets Persia. This exploration of different musical forms from around the world ...

The ensemble Constantinople chose its name carefully when it started 20 years ago. Kiya Tabassian, artistic director/leader and co-founder of the Montreal-based musical group, knew the ancient Turkish ...

Modern-day Istanbul, known throughout history as Constantinople, has been a crossroads of cultures for centuries, a place where East and West meet. Constantinople brings its cross-cultural music to ...

Happy Nowruz (Persian New Year)! The holiday, which has been celebrated by people of Persian descent for more than 3,000 years, falls on March 20 this year, which makes Early Music Now's March 19 ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. NYC's longest-running early music series Music Before 1800 continues its ...

Some classical works catch up to history. Beethoven’s planned dedication of the Third Symphony (Eroica) to Napoleon was discarded by the composer, concerned the honorific might offend potential ...

Cappella Romana sings music written for the great cathedral Hagia Sophia in what was called Constantinople. (Associated Press) The Portland choir Cappella Romana previews its upcoming European program ...

Cappella Romana Choral music commemorating/celebrating/lamenting “The Fall of Constantinople,” in preparation for their European tour. St. Joseph’s Parish, 732 ...