Montreal, Quebec
Founded in Montreal in 2023, Production Pendar is an organization creating, producing and presenting ambitious, bold, and meaningful artistic projects. Through its activities, the organization seeks to bring forward works capable of leaving a lasting impact on the contemporary cultural landscape. It pays particular attention to voices, narratives, and perspectives that remain underrepresented on the musical scene.
The organisation
The name Pendar, derived from ancient Persian, evokes thought, imagination, and creation. It reflects a conviction that guides all of the organization's activities: the most memorable works are born from the encounter of a great diversity of artists, ideas, disciplines, and worldviews.
Artistic vision
“Art is, above all, an invitation.”
Our work
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Symphonie des dômes is a staged musical concert inspired by the dome as both a real and symbolic space, and as a place of connection between humanity, nature, and the universe. Built long before the invention of microphones and amplification systems, the domes of ancient Persia were designed to naturally carry the voice and sound. Speech unfolds, reflects, and resonates in a unique way, creating an intimate relationship between space and the listeners.
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The Pomegranate Empire is a staged musical concert that revisits the songs and compositions of the Qajar era (1789–1925). For this concert, Mehrdad Yazdani’s arrangements bring together the târ, gheychak, kanun, and Persian percussion along with a string quartet. This encounter between two musical traditions creates a listening space where the boundaries between East and West fade in favor of a shared musical language. L’Empire de Grenade celebrates music’s ability to transcend time, preserve memory, and build bridges between cultures. Between heritage and creation, tradition and modernity, the concert casts a new light on repertoire that continues to resonate today.
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The Space Between Us is a staged musical project bringing together Persian music, poetry, and contemporary dance inspired by sama. It explores the invisible bonds that unite us through sound, movement and listening, creating a meeting place where traditions intersect, transform, and give rise to new forms of expression.
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