"The CONFERENCE of the BIRDS"

dance and music performance

18.10.2009, La Fabrika, Prague

Music and dance based on Attar’s „Manteq-at-Tair“ (12.century, Persia) considered the most important work of Sufi literature. The Conference of Birds is an allegory of the Sufi path to enlightement and inner quest. The dance is inspired by traditional Persian dance, Contemporary dance and Flamenco, accompanied by original music.

Choreography and concept: Rena Milgrom (CR)
Live music: Hearn Gadbois (CR/USA), Yinon Mualem (Iraq/Israel), Shahab Tolouie (Iran/CR)
Dance: Rena Milgrom & Erfané dance choire (CR)

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Performance reruns:

22.10.2010 - Theatre Čertovka, Prague
21.10. 2010 - Hradec Králové

31.3.2010 - Theatre Čertovka, Praha - 20h
22.11.2009 - International Theatre METEORIT, Bratislava, SR

Video from the show here