The Fifth String: Ziryab's Passage to Cordoba
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December 4, 5, 6 at 8:00PM, Dec 7 at 3:00 PM
Golden Thread's
The Fifth String: Ziryab's Passage to Cordoba
A Timeless Tale for the Entire Family Perfect for the Holidays!
9th-century cultural trail-blazer comes to life in this dynamic production with live music
Golden Thread Productions presents The Fifth String: Ziryab's Passage to Cordoba, the second play to come out of its innovative "Islam 101" initiative, which is dedicated to creating dynamic plays inspired by Islamic art and philosophy. Written and directed by Torange Yeghiazarian with original music by Faraz Minooei and production design by Mokhtar Paki, The Fifth String is a multifaceted performance created collaboratively with an ensemble of actors, clowns, and musicians. The piece is commissioned by the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California and presented in partnership with San Francisco's ODC Theatre in December 2014.
Meet Ziryab, the 9th-century musician and cultural icon, in this family-friendly new play with live music: a musical genius, a star of the Baghdad court, and a fashion innovator. The Fifth String playfully tells the story of his beginnings in Iraq, his life as an immigrant to Cordoba, and his lasting contributions in music, fashion, and culture that continue to reverberate today. Widely credited with adding a fifth string to the oud and with introducing Persian and Arabic influences to Spanish music, Ziryab's life becomes an inspiration for this modern retelling as a story-within-a-story in the tradition of 1001 Nights.
$20-$25, Children 12 and under FREE.
Presented by Golden Thread Productions.