Harkan is a unique band, bringing together Tunisian kanun (oriental zither) virtuoso Nidhal Jaoua, French classical harpist Maia Darme, and Iranian Kurd percussionist Ebrahim Ahmadi (daf, dayereh, dahol and bendir).

Harkan’s concerts include contemporary creations as well as music from all around the Mediterranean: Turkish, North African, Levantine, Hispano-Andalusian, Italian, French and Greek. As the rhythm builds up, lively dances follow languorous pieces.

Salle de La Gabare, 2 route de la Gabare,  33710 Gauriac, FRANCE

Five senior flutists from Traver’sons (the amateur orchestra mentored by Ensemble Traversées) have been invited to perform a concert at “Sénior Billaudel” retirement home. They have prepared a musical voyage around the world for the occasion.

Résidence Sénior Billaudel, 33800 Bordeaux, FRANCE

Acclaimed musicians Myriam Darmé, Frank Vassallucci and Maia Darmé form a unique flute, bassoon and harp trio.

From renaissance music to movie soundtracks through folk melodies, they make a strong case for the versatility of their instruments (two bassoons, three harps and twenty different flutes!). Classical masterpieces round up their repertoire, with the likes of Bach, Berlioz, Massenet, Jolivet and Bizet.

Eglise St Martin, 33620 Cubnezais, FRANCE

Three renowned musicians, Myriam Darmé (flute), Philippe Bezkorowajny (organ) and Maia Darmé (harp), join forces for a special recital in trio.

On the occasion of the Assumption, they will dedicate their program to the most beautiful tributes to the Virgin Mary. A chance to hear beloved Ave Marias by Bach-Gounod, Schubert, Caccini, Piazzolla, Haydn or Mascagni, but also to discover moving traditional prayers and works by Braun, Guilain, Boëllmann and Dandrieu.

Chapelle de Vauclaire, 24700 Montpon-Ménestérol, FRANCE