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What to expect

Shahab Azinmehr composed music inspired by the phoenix, Attar Neishbouri’s poem and the cycle of life, death and rebirth.

Attar says letting go and accepting death is life’s biggest task.

  • Attar Neishbouri: 12th-century Iranian mystic and poet
  • The song embraces life’s fragility and renewal’s power
  • An ode to life and letting go
  • Shahab Azinmehr: setar, vocals, composition, arrangements
  • Nathan Daems: saxophone and vocals
  • Farnoosh Khodadadeh: daf and vocals
  • Seraphine Stragier: cello, yayli tambur, harp, vocals
  • Text/translations: Farnoosh Khodadadeh, Josse De Pauw

Listen before you go

MEHRNAVAA-The Song of the Phoenix- Niet synchroon

Farnoosh Khodadadeh

Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does MEHRNAVAA - The Song of the Phoenix start and end?

MEHRNAVAA - The Song of the Phoenix runs Thursday, 12 November 2026, 20:15 until 21:45.

Where is MEHRNAVAA - The Song of the Phoenix?

MEHRNAVAA - The Song of the Phoenix takes place at Het Predikheren, Goswin de Stassartstraat 88, Mechelen.

How much are tickets for MEHRNAVAA - The Song of the Phoenix?

Tickets for MEHRNAVAA - The Song of the Phoenix cost from €17 on the official ticket shop.

What can I expect?

Music by Shahab Azinmehr inspired by the phoenix and Attar Neishbouri’s poem.

The music sings of life, death and rebirth.

Attar stresses letting go and accepting death.

Instruments: setar, saxophone, daf, cello, yayli tambur, harp.

Vocals are also part of the performance.

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Getting there

Het Predikheren, Goswin de Stassartstraat 88, 2800 Mechelen, Antwerpen, BE

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