Celtic & Persian Fusion Music

Featuring Amir Haghighi and Amy Stephen with Rex Haghighi

Celtic and Persian music in a unique historical setting for an intimate concert experience in our concert series collaboration with the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra!

Tea and Cookies will be served at the end of the concert.

Ticket holders should arrive no later than 10 minutes before showtime to secure seats.
Seating is limited.

Program Details:

Amir, Amy and Rex are a family of musicians with diverse musical abilities that create a contemporary fusion of old and new, of east and west. Together they explore traditional Persian and Celtic music, creating beautiful songs and tunes in a unique, heartfelt presentation that touches audiences from every corner of the globe. 

Artist Bio

Amir Haghighi was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. He attended the Center for Preservation and Advancement of Iranian Music, where he studied traditional music with Master Ata Jankuk. After emigrating to Canada, Amir studied western classical voice at Capilano University, and further advanced his traditional Persian avaaz (singing) with Master Hossein Omoumi. Amir was featured, along with his wife Amy, as a composer and performer in the award-winning documentary “Music for a New World”, and he has been a featured soloist at international festivals and conferences, as well as with choirs across Canada. 

Amy Stephen grew up surrounded by Scottish bagpipes and family sing-alongs, and has played traditional Celtic music for most of her life. Her instruments include Celtic harp, piano, accordion & penny whistle, and she sings traditional songs as well. A composer and arranger as well as a performer, Amy was a founder of acclaimed Canadian celtic band Mad Pudding. She is a busy studio musician playing on soundtracks and recording projects, and she loves to collaborate with other traditional musicians. 

Rex Haghighi, Amir & Amy’s son, grew up in BC and has become an internationally known producer and performer of electronic dance music with the handle Angel Cannon. When performing with his parents, he provides percussion and vocal support as they present traditional and original music together.

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www.amystephenmusic.com

About VICO:

Since repertoire for the VICO’s unusual and diverse instrumentation does not already exist, creating new work is an integral component of all our programming. Developing new commissions (over 50 new Canadian works since 2001, and counting!) provides a necessary framework for bringing musicians and composers together to learn from each other, in a uniquely collaborative process. Since its inaugural performance in 2001, the VICO has developed and performed over 50 new intercultural pieces by ground-breaking Canadian composers.

Parking:

Limited street parking is available on Robson and in the West End. Parking spots are scarce in the neighbourhood, so give yourself some extra time or use public transportation. (Closest Skytrain station: Burrard. We are on the #5 Robson bus route).

DONATE & SUPPORT:

Donations collected go towards the continuation this Series and directly supports the artists we engage. You can support by donating HERE.