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The Glenn Gould Foundation Presents: The Promise of Music Celebration

Monday, October 6, 2025

7 pm

Atrium, Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium

Full Event Ticket: $50 Regular  •  $45 Friends  •  $37.50 Students

Tickets to this event include Museum admission.

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Join us for a night of music and magic as we kick off a week of fantastic events for The Promise of Music at the Aga Khan Museum!

 

The Promise of Music: The First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music opens with a joyous celebration featuring renowned artists from around the world. Experience the Afghan National Institute of Music, the Firdaus Orchestra from Dubai, the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Memphis-based dancer Lil Buck, and many, many more. Meet the performers, explore the galleries, and visit the bubble sound and light installation at the Museum.

With Viggo Mortensen as emcee and a keynote by General Romeo Dallaire, the evening will be filled with incredible performances and inspiration.

The Promise of Music

The Promise of Music convenes the world’s most inspiring artists, performers and changemakers for five transformative days of concerts, public forums, special events and bold new ideas.

The Recycled Orchestra: From Landfill to Legends

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The Recycled Orchestra: From Landfill to Legends

Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025
7:30 pm
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Lara Somos Vocal Ensemble: Music Beyond Barriers

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Lara Somos Vocal Ensemble: Music Beyond Barriers

Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
8 pm
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Firdaus Orchestra

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Firdaus Orchestra

Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
3 pm
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The Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.

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