A One of a kind opera "The Journey: Notes of Hope" by ICOT

Parsai Immigration Services proudly presenting The Journey: Notes of Hope an operatic production by ICOT (Iranian-Canadian Composers of Toronto) that brings us the narratives of immigrant artists sharing their stories of displacement, refugee crisis and diaspora. This opera’s effort is to expand the message of the crisis of refugees and their life after relocation.

This artistic performance is a unique collaboration of a highly talented team of musicians aiming to reverberate their message of hope for a new life after relocation and replacement to Canada. We believe it is our mission to support and create these rare opportunities where we can actively engage and participate in having a meaningful impact on our community.

ICOT is a non for profit music company that has produced over 40 new works since its inception, and has curated or has been involved as featured artists over 35 concerts. founded by five composers Maziar Heidari (Music Director), Afarin Mansouri Tehrani (Artistic Director), Keyan Emami (President), Pouya Hamidi (Technical Director) and Saman Shahi (Executive Director). We would like to show our gratitude for the incredible hard work and effort of women artists and leaders along with Syrian refugee musicians for creating this one of a kind artistic collaboration. Meet the team from top left; librettist Zorana Sadiq, director Amanda Smith. From bottom left; singer Anahita Dehbonehie, conductor Banoo Zan.

ICOT’s list of creations include two operas (Operatic Narrations of Arash the Archer, Commissioned by Tirgan Festival 2013, and The Journey: Notes of Hope), Two Ballets (5 Tableaux of Khosrow And Shirin, performed by the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra, and Trio in Cha’argah, both commissioned by the National Ballet of Canada), as well as two orchestral programs (Secret of Solstice, 2014 and Recall the Eden commissioned by the Toronto Orchestra in 2017.)

“We are greatly honoured for producing and collaborating with a group of diverse and talented musicians that brings to light the gravity of the current challenges of human migration. Giving my background to psychology and immigration I consciously strive to bring attention to human rights and shed light to artist-activists who are living in troubled times, and within various communities”. Quote by Al Parsai the CEO of Parsai Immigration services.

Please join us for these special events taking place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2018 at 8:00 PM at Agricola Lutheran Church at (25 York Mills Rd, Toronto).

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