Dear all,

 

the news about Shajarian's upcoming Europe tour I found at http://www.presstv.ir/Detail_iran.aspx?id=6057&sectionid=351020105. In Frankfurt he will perform on May 25th in the HR-Sendesaal and in Cologne on May 27th at the Kölner Philharmonie. Below the news article I forward a detailed posting referring the concert in London.

 

Best regards,

Judith Zech

 

Shajarian on European tour Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:08:12

The titan of traditional Iranian music Mohammadreza Shajarian is due to wow the crowds in Europe this month as he embarks on a European tour. The master will be accompanied by his son Homayun along with tar player Majid Derakhshani, kamancheh player Saeid Farajpuri, and lutenist Mohammad Firuzi. The month-long concert will open on April 29 in London and will move to Oslo, Stockholm, Gutenberg, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Cologne, and Berlin. He received UNESCO's Mozart Medal last January in Paris after staging a concert to commemorate Iranian mystic poet Rumi. The 67-year-old Shajarian began his singing career in 1959 and rose to fame in the 1960s with his distinct style of singing. He has been performing regularly in Iran and throughout the world. His performances have brought him universal acclaim. NO/SF/KB

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Datum: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:39:59 -0700
Betreff: [PersianMusic] Shajarian Concert - London - 29/30 April 2007

 Ustad Shajarian in Concert with Masters of Classical Persian Music

Concert - Introduction

29 and 30 April 2007, 7.30pm
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ

Traditional Persian music has survived the test of many culturally challenging years. This concert is the embodiment of this living tradition at it's best.

Organised by

Nava Arts in association with the Iran Heritage Foundation.

Supported by

Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd.

Performers

Ustad Mohammad Reza Shajarian (vocals), Majid Derakhshani (composer, tar [6-string lute]), Saeed Farajpoori (composer, kamancheh [upright fiddle]), Mohammad Firoozi (barbat [lute]), Homayoun Shajarian (tombak [hand drum], vocals).

Ustad Mohammad Reza Shajarian, is Iran's greatest contemporary vocalist, a truly living legend who has remained at the peak of his career for well over three decades. His flawless style has inspired an almost entire younger generation of vocalists and musicians and his numerous recordings are regarded as masterpieces of classical Persian music.

Ustad Shajarian will be accompanied by some of Iran's most celebrated composer/ instrumentalists including:
- Majid Derakhshani on tar, one of the finest contemporary composer/ instrumentalists whose compositions are regarded to be amongst the everlasting pieces of Persian music
- Saeed Farajpoori on kamancheh, one of the most sought after kamancheh soloists/composers, he has worked extensively with some of the greatest master musicians of Iran
- Mohammad Firoozi on barbat, one of Iran's leading barbat players, he has performed extensively throughout the world including numerous performances with Ustad Shajarian
- Homayoun Shajarian on tombak, a virtuoso percussionist and a grand vocalist in his own right, he has performed with his father since the age of 16 first as a percussionist and during the past few years as a co-vocalist

Introduction

In its authentic form, classical Persian music is an improvisational art, based on ancient maqams and complex rhythmic structures that have survived the test of time. Today's performances of classical Persian music are predominantly made up of both pre-composed and improvised elements and use contemporary as well as classical poetry. While deeply rooted in the traditions and teachings of many generations of master musicians, this music is nevertheless a truly dynamic tradition which, in parallel with classical Persian poetry, possesses the magical quality of defying the dimension of time and depicting the present.

Performances of Ustad Shajarian with various ensembles of master musicians are probably the most vivid manifestation of this special quality of Persian music.

Admission

35, 28, 20, 15, 10 GBP

Concessions*: 25% discount students, OAPs and unemployed (proof required).
Special Offers*: 10% discount on group bookings of more than 10; 10% discount on bookings for both evenings
*Note: Only available via telephone.

Box office (Cadogan Hall)

By Telephone: +44 (20) 77304500
Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm
Sunday from 10am to 7pm (performance days only)
Tickets purchased up to 6 days prior to the event are mailed 1st class.
Tickets purchased within 7 days of the event are held at the box office for collection any time prior to the concert.
All telephone bookings are subject to a fee of 2.50 GBP per transaction.

Online: www.cadoganhall.com
All online bookings are subject to a fee of 1.50 GBP per transaction.

Enquiries

Cadogan Hall: +44 (20) 77304500
Nava Arts: fariborz@navaarts.plus.com