This event is in the past.It took place on May 10, 2026 at Caroline H. Hume Concert Hall.




Traditional Chinese and Persian instruments meet in a rare cross-cultural collaboration. Melody of China brings three decades of expertise alongside guest Persian musicians for an evening that bridges ancient traditions with contemporary rhythms.
Cross-cultural collaboration
Traditional meets contemporary
Chinese classical music
Persian classical music
Tips
🎻Chinese instruments include erhu and pipa
🪕Persian instruments include tar and santur
🌉Bay Area cultural collaboration
Melody of China with Amir Etemadzadeh & Aydin Shaterian
Civic Center




Traditional Chinese and Persian instruments meet in a rare cross-cultural collaboration. Melody of China brings three decades of expertise alongside guest Persian musicians for an evening that bridges ancient traditions with contemporary rhythms.
Cross-cultural collaboration
Traditional meets contemporary
Chinese classical music
Persian classical music
Tips
🎻Chinese instruments include erhu and pipa
🪕Persian instruments include tar and santur
🌉Bay Area cultural collaboration
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