MAA Voices: Nahoft Ensemble

Schedule

Thu Jan 29 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | Cambridge, EN

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An early evening concert in the museum's galleries performed by a Persian music group.
About this Event

Experience the timeless beauty of Persian classical music with the Cambridge Nahoft Ensemble in a special performance at MAA. With vocals alongside the evocative sounds of the Ney, Daf, Tonbak, and Oud, this concert offers a unique journey into the rich traditions of Persian music. The programme will centre on improvisation, interwoven with a selection of traditional melodies and songs, as well as original compositions created by the Ensemble. Join us for an evening of vibrant rhythms, soulful expression, and musical dialogue that bridges past and present in inspiring harmony.


Tickets are pay as you wish, suggested donation: £25 (£12 for students and MAA Friends)


Complementary drinks will be available on arrival, from 6.30pm.


Terms and Conditions

Bookings
1.1 Bookings are valid only for the specific event type, the number of people and the date and time slot (where applicable) on the ticket.1.2 Details of each event are provided prior to booking and the responsiblity of the person making the booking to check they undetstand any restrictions (e.g. age) and that all details they provide are accurate at the time of booking.

1.3 If you can not make the event, please transfer your booking to another person who will attend and let MAA ([email protected]) know the name of the person attending.

1.4 Booking is confirmed by the Eventbrite confirmation email, not a physical ticket. Please have your ticket ready to show staff on arrival at MAA.

1.5 Please send an email to [email protected] with any access requirements as early as possible, and a minimum of 1 week prior to the event.

Cancellation

2.1 If a event is cancelled for any reason, you will be offered a full refund of the price of the ticket(s) relating to that event.

2.2 Our liability to you in these circumstances is limited to refunding the price you paid for the cancelled ticket(s). We are not responsible to you to any greater extent and in particular is not liable to you for any other loss that you may incur as a consequence of the cancellation or closure (including, without limitation, financial loss such as travel or other expenses or any business-related costs such as loss of profit).

During the event

3.1 Whilst on-site please follow follow safety instructions from the staff at all times.

3.2 Recording of concerts or talks is not permitted.

3.3 Food and drink, apart from water, may not be consumed within the galleries of MAA.

3.4 We reserve the right to refuse entry.

Accessibility
Please view details about accessibility on our website: https://maa.cam.ac.uk/visit/accessibility

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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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