Hafiz and his Poetry - A Presentation by Prof. Nasser Kanani (in English)

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Dear members,

You are cordially invited to attend an event co-hosted by Mohandes and Parya Trillium Foundation:

Hafiz and His Poetry: 

A Presentation by Prof. Kanani, complemented by a musical performance of a quartet with Vocalist Golrokh Aminian and Amir Rahbar on Piano

Professor Nasser Kanani living in Berlin, Germany is visiting Toronto to have a unique presentation about Hafiz, one of the most renowned poets in the history of the world and how he has been perceived by western poets and philosophers. Professor Kanani, a Ph.D. in solid state physics, a scientist and the author of “Hafez and his Divan”, a book in two volumes, will take us through a mesmerizing journey with Hafiz.

This journey will be continued with a sensational musical performance of a soprano, piano, cello and percussions, performing some of the most beautiful pieces based on Hafiz’ poetry.

Program details:

6:00 pm – Reception and Refreshments

6:30 pm – Doors open

7:00 pm – Opening Remarks

7:05 pm – Presentation by: Nasser Kanani, Poetry recitation

8:10 pm – Break

8:25 pm – Slideshow Report by Krishna Sookrit – “With love from Iran”

A Canadian woman shares the experience of her visit to Iran, Shiraz and the Tomb of Hafez

8:35 pm – Musical Performance by:

• Golrokh Aminian– Soprano
• Amir Rahbar – Piano and Arrangements
• Ben Foran – Cello
• Siavash Sadr Mahdavi – Percussions

9:05 pm – Acknowledgments by: Honorary Guests and Hosts

Best regards/

Mohandes BOD”