FOUNTAIN OF ETERNITY

Inspired by Rumi

Featuring

Maliheh Moradi & Tamir Hargana

Composed and produced by

Ehsan Matoori

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 11AM

Directed by: Sasan Farsani
Dance by: Miram Peretz & Carson Brooks

Exclusively for Farhang Performances

An unprecedented fusion of Persian mysticism, Mongolian throat singing, and contemporary dance brings Rumi’s timeless poetry, and today’s migration stories to life.

The Fountain of Eternity, a dramatic music video where Rumi’s vision of the eternal struggle between light and shadow comes to life.

This piece is built on a translation of Rumi’s timeless poetry:

“Two forces dwell within the human heart —
one pulls toward the eternal light,
the other toward the fleeting shadow.
Only through love does the spirit endure.”

On stage, these forces are embodied through dance.

Miriam Peretz, as the Sufi dancer, symbolizes Good, Light, and Spirit — her whirling movement evoking ascension, purity, and the soul’s longing for the divine.

Carson Brooks, as the contemporary dancer, embodies the Bad, Shadow, and Ego — his angular, grounded movements expressing the turbulence of desire, fear, and human struggle.
The interplay between these two dancers creates a living metaphor for the inner conflict that defines both Rumi’s journey and our own: the battle between the spirit’s pull toward transcendence and the ego’s grip on the material world.

Musically, this act merges Maliheh Moradi’s soaring Persian vocals (voice of longing and love), Tamir Hargana’s deep Mongolian throat singing (the voice of the earth and destiny), and a rich composition and arrangement by Matoori that intertwines Persian and world instruments with contemporary textures.

“This work is not just about Rumi’s journey,” Matoori says, “it is about our journey today — the struggle of migration, the pain of displacement, and the hope that love is the force that endures.”

About Ehsan Matoori

Ehsan-Matoori

Ehsan Matoori is an Iranian-American composer, music producer, and master of the Persian santoor. He has composed and produced albums with celebrated Iranian artists Mohsen Namjoo and Alireza Ghorbani, establishing himself as a vital creative voice in contemporary Persian music. Matoori is also the creator of Voices Unveiled, an ongoing project dedicated to amplifying Iranian female singers silenced in their homeland; the project has been performed more than 40 times worldwide. In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious New Music USA Award for his contributions to cross-cultural composition and performance. His works blend Persian classical traditions with world music and contemporary soundscapes, exploring themes of migration, identity, and love.

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About Maliheh Moradi

Maliheh Moradi

Maliheh Moradi is an acclaimed Iranian vocalist, celebrated for her emotional interpretations of Persian classical and folk music. She began her musical journey with her father, later training with masters such as Banoo Parisa and Mohammad Reza Shajarian, and pursued studies in Music and Persian Literature. Moradi has collaborated with renowned ensembles in Iran and abroad, recorded several albums, and worked with composer Ehsan Matoori on a project blending Persian poetry with modern composition. Since immigrating to the United States in 2022, she has been active as both a performer and voice teacher, appearing on stages across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

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About Tamir Harganar

Tamir Hargana

Tamir Hargana is an internationally recognized Mongolian throat singer and musician. A founding member of the renowned group Anda Union, he has toured globally, introducing audiences to the ancient art of khoomei (overtone singing). His deep, resonant voice evokes the spirit of the Mongolian steppes and the sacred traditions of his culture. In The Fountain of Eternity, his sound becomes a symbol of power, migration, and dialogue across civilizations.

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About Miriam Peretz

Miriam Peretz

Miriam Peretz is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher whose work draws from Persian, Central Asian, and Sufi traditions. With a background in both classical and contemporary dance, she is known for her whirling rituals that embody the ecstatic and meditative dimensions of movement. Peretz has performed and taught internationally, creating a unique style that blends spiritual practice with stage performance. In The Fountain of Eternity, her whirling dance becomes the visual embodiment of Rumi’s mystical journey.

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About Carson Brooks

Carson Brooks

Los Angeles–based contemporary dancer and choreographer whose work explores the intersections of modern technique, improvisation, and emotional storytelling. With performances spanning theater, film, and interdisciplinary collaborations, Brooks brings a fresh and visceral presence to the stage. In The Fountain of Eternity, his modern dance becomes a counterpoint to the traditional forms, embodying the turbulence and resilience of displacement in today’s world.