We invite you to an evening of romance and inspiration.
Come join the journey to West Asia’s magnificent world of music and poetry with the ICC!
West Asia is a vast region, home to diverse cultures. However, the musical and poetical traditions are interlinked through profound similarities. With distinct melodies, rhythms and texts, the poetry and music all tell the same story of love, conveying the philosophical world that underpins how people in West Asia think and feel.
ICC has invited Dr. Polina and Mr. Ohira who are specialists in Azerbaijani and Turkish music, respectively. They will introduce to us the history and culture shared by Azerbaijan and Turkey, providing interpretations of music and verse from the region. Their live performances of Mugham and Bağlama will take you on a journey to experience the universe of love expressed in these arts. You will also get the chance to try out these instruments after their performance.
If you are interested in West Asia and would like to learn more and experience the local culture, or if you want to enjoy some fascinating music after a busy day, join us and find the pearls of love on the strings of music and poetry together.
Program
- 18:00-18:15 Reception
- 18:15-18:25 Opening
- 18:25-18:55 History and culture of the region
- 18:55-19:10 Performance Session 1: Mr. Ohira
- 19:10-19:25 Performance Session 2: Mr. Ohira and Dr. Polina duet
- 19:25-19:35 Q&A Session
- 19:35-19:45 Closing
- (19:45-20:00 Further questions and instrument trial)
Date & Time
Monday, May 30th, 2022, 6:15 -7:45pm
(venue opens at 6:00pm)
Place
Waseda Campus
*Location provided to confirmed participants
Eligibility
Waseda Students, Faculty, and Staff
Language
Japanese and English
Fee
Free!
Registration
Via MyWaseda
Application Deadline
May 23 (Mon) 9am
Capacity
about 80 people
*Lottery results announced via email on the deadline day
Before Applying
- Canceling after applying causes confusion and may prevent others from participating. Please see the ICC Cancellation Policy and check your schedule carefully.
- Participants are required to follow our Covid-19 Policies. Please read them before applying.
- There is a possibility that this program may be cancelled or changed due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In that event, ICC will notify you as soon as possible.
About our guests
Kiyoshi Ohira
Turkish Music Performer. Learned performance method of plucked-string instruments and folk music in China, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Greece. Performed in the Dedication Ceremony of Toshodaji and Todaiji, Ikuo Hirayama Exhibition “A journey for Buddhism of Xuanzang”, Greek Opera “Elektra Trilogy”, and more.
Polina Dessiatnitchenko
Assistant Professor at Waseda University’s School of International Liberal Studies, teaching ethnomusicology and musicology courses. Winner of prestigious research awards for her work on Azerbaijani mugham and ghazal poetry with a focus on the post-Soviet sociopolitical context. Now working on her first book project based on postdoctoral research at Harvard University (2018-2021). Accomplished performer on the Azerbaijani tar having performed on international stages. A devoted disciple of masters leading the main mugham lineages in Azerbaijan today.
Inquiries
ICC
TEL: 03-5286-3990 Email: [email protected]
