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Aga Khan Master Musicians with Vincent Peirani, accordion

Join the Aga Khan Master Musicians for an extraordinary evening of musical innovation and cultural dialogue. Brought together by the Aga Khan Music Programme, this acclaimed ensemble unites elite performers and composer-arrangers whose artistry is rooted in the traditions of the Middle East, Mediterranean Basin, Central Asia, and China. Blending canonical forms with contemporary expression, the Master Musicians create a vibrant, original sound that honors heritage while embracing new creative possibilities.

Featuring virtuoso accordion player Vincent Peirani, the ensemble is completed with distinguished artists Wu Man on pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute), Basel Rajoub on saxophone, Feras Charestan on qanun (a Middle-Eastern zither), Abbos Kosimov on doira (Uzbek frame drum), and Yurdal Tokcan on oud in a program showcasing exceptional mastery and cross-cultural collaboration transcending boundaries and reimagining traditions.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, cellist Vincent Ségal will not perform with the Aga Khan Master Musicians on the ensemble's November 2026 US Tour.

Season-long Patron Sponsors

  • A. Mark Neuman
  • Jo & Thomas Emerson
  • Phyllis Robeson & Family
  • Anonymous

Endowed Underwriters

  • Clair Mae & G. William Arends

Event Details

Foellinger Great Hall
Th Nov 12, 2026 - 7:30pm CT
Standard 30 / SC 25 / STU 15 / UI & YTH 10 / Advocate 70