Filsoofi Duo's 'Listening: The Fourth String' Debuts at Ismaili Center Houston
Raheleh Filsoofi and Reza Filsoofi presented their performance titled "Listening: The Fourth String" on May 22, 2026, at the Ismaili Center in Houston. This center, designed by architect Farshid Moussavi and situated on an 11-acre site owned by Aga Khan Foundation USA, served as the backdrop for the event. The artists crafted a ShahTár instrument on a Kermani rug, drawing inspiration from 18th-century Sufi musician Moshtagh Ali Shah. The performance featured Persian music, poetry, and interaction with the audience, alongside contributions from seven local musicians, including Will Adams and Laura Dykes.
Key facts
- Performance titled 'Listening: The Fourth String' by Raheleh Filsoofi and Reza Filsoofi
- Held at the Ismaili Center in Houston on May 22, 2026
- Ismaili Center designed by architect Farshid Moussavi
- Center located on 11-acre site in Montrose, owned by Aga Khan Foundation USA
- Artists created a ShahTár instrument on a Kermani rug
- ShahTár inspired by 18th-century Sufi musician Moshtagh Ali Shah
- Seven local musicians participated: Will Adams, Tom Carter, Parham Daighighi, Laura Dykes, Ruthie Langston, Gabriel Martinez, Firuz Shukrikhudoev
- Performance included Persian music, poetry, and audience engagement
Entities
Artists
- Raheleh Filsoofi
- Reza Filsoofi
- Farshid Moussavi
- Moshtagh Ali Shah
- Will Adams
- Tom Carter
- Parham Daighighi
- Laura Dykes
- Ruthie Langston
- Gabriel Martinez
- Firuz Shukrikhudoev
Institutions
- Ismaili Center Houston
- Aga Khan Foundation USA
- Glasstire
Locations
- Houston
- United States
- Montrose
- Iran