Special Event

Concert: The Conference of the Birds by Cantata Dramatica

16 April 2026
6:30 - 9:00pm
£30

Experience the full evening concert performance of Attar's Sufi poem, The Conference of the Birds.

A full concert performance of the Conference of the Birds, directed by James Potter with the Cantata Dramatica singers and players. The performance will bring to life the highlights of Attar’s long poem, with exceptional music from composer Danyal Dhondy blending eastern and western traditions, surprising parables, pen portraits of the truth-seeking birds, thought-filled narration and a rousing finale to do justice to this Persian masterpiece.

Useful Information

  • Doors open 6:30pm, performance 7-9pm (with interval)

  • Interval with paid bar

  • Ticket price includes access to the historic house and exhibition – The Arab Hall: Past and Present

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Leighton House

12 Holland Park Road, London, Greater London, W14 8LZ
020 7361 3783

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Opening hours

Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am – 5:30pm

Last entry 4:30pm

 

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