The Marly Music Series Presents the Rossini Club | Roses of Golestan

Golestan (translated as “Rose Garden”) is many things in Iranian culture: A province, a historic place in Tehran, and one of the most important works of Persian literature. Join the musicians of the Rossini Club in this concert inspired by Ali Banisadr: The Alchemist as they explore the artist’s all-encompassing work in musical facets. Themes of conflict, beauty, synesthesia, and cultural fusion serve as landmarks as they journey through this musical rose garden featuring works by Messiaen, Sorabji, Ravaei, and others.

Sunday, May 31, 2026
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Marly Room
$20 for MFA Members; $40 for Not-Yet-Members

Olivier Messiaen: Trois Mélodies, soprano & piano

K.S. Sorabji: Roses du Soir, soprano & piano

Kian Ravaei: Gulistan for soprano, cello, & piano

Leanne Kirchoff: “I Have No Medical Training,” soprano & cello

Augusta Read Thomas: Rumi Settings, violin & cello

Rebecca Clarke: Piano Trio

Christine Honein, soprano. Emelyn Bashour, violin. Bree Ahern, cello. Wesley Ducote, piano.