The eclectic cultural richness of Ladom Ensemble’s music is a reflection of Canada’s cultural diversity. Like the vibrant colours of a beautifully woven Persian carpet, the intricacies of an Iranian stone mosaic, Ladom’s sound is drawn from the old and brought into a contemporary presentation. Like the traditions of music from that region, Ladom also relies on the equal balance of both structure and improvisation. Ladom was formed, not to define one specific tradition, but rather, to express what a modern and authentic Canadian sound experience, that reflects a beautiful new world. As critic Michael Vincent of musicaltoronto.org wrote, “Toronto’s Ladom Ensemble is not your typical chamber group. In many ways, they represent a changing definition of chamber music which sees musicians increasingly looking away from a purely Eurocentric purview…They can play pretty much anything.”

Ladom Ensemble creates a sound that represents one of the oldest cultures in the world, one can hear influences drawn from classical tango, Celtic music, Serbian folk dance, Persian classical dulcimer, amongst others. The elasticity of styles is the musical foundation of these four musicians and their vast experiences create a new sound and experience that will be appeal to all audiences. From the stage, the concert transcends styles and the diverse qualities that each musician brings to the ensemble results in an unconventional experience for listeners.
Consisting of founding member Pouya Hamidi on piano, accordionist Michael Bridge, cellist Beth Silver, and Adam Campbell on percussion, Ladom Ensemble has completed three tours by Jeunesses Musicales Canada, Debut Atlantic, and Prairie Debut. In Summer 2019, the Aga Khan Museum presented Ladom’s first multi-disciplinary work, a musical storybook based on Rumi’s Fables. Earlier that year, they released their second full length album, The Walls Are Made of Song.

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Showcase Artist: Pacific Contact 2020

Home Base: Ontario

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