NoorAva: Boundless

Message from the Director

Welcome to Montalvo!

I’m so glad that you are able to be with us tonight. Whether it’s your first time here, or your fiftieth—welcome! I am thrilled to welcome you to another season of Montalvo’s Carriage House Performing Arts Series.

As a multidisciplinary arts center, there’s even more to enjoy at Montalvo in addition to the world-class talent found in the Carriage House. We are a public park and arboretum open year-round for picnics, hiking, and leisurely strolls, as well as a vibrant cultural producer supporting an artist residency, vital arts education programming, and so much more.

Montalvo is a nonprofit organization—as such, we rely on the support of patrons like you in order to continue serving our Silicon Valley community. If you have not yet considered becoming a member, I’d like to personally invite you to engage in a deeper relationship with our dynamic institution. After all, there’s something for everyone at Montalvo!

Enjoy the show and thanks again for joining us tonight,

Angela Torre McConnell
Executive Director

About the Artist

Boundless takes its name from the boundless nature of the human spirit – the limitless depth of music, poetry, and wisdom to awaken, inspire, and connect us beyond language, culture, and time.

The evening is an immersive journey through the rich musical and spiritual heritage of Persia, featuring Alireza Shahmohammadi and his ensemble performing two distinct sets of Persian Classical music.

The first set explores the ancient modal traditions of Persia, drawing from a musical lineage that has been cultivated and preserved for thousands of years. These timeless melodies offer a rare glimpse into one of the world’s oldest continuous musical traditions.

The second set presents contemporary Persian classical compositions alongside timeless songs of love, longing, and devotion. Rooted in the poetry of the great Persian mystics, these works express the universal human longing for truth, beauty, and the Divine.

For more information about tonight’s program, please visit NoorAva.