Centre for Iranian Studies, SOAS THE BEAUTY OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSIAN MUSIC
Convened by Jane Lewisohn
SATURDAY 31ST MARCH, 2012 BRUNEI LECTURE THEATRE, SOAS This course will introduce students, laymen and connoisseurs of world music into the vibrant living tradition of both contemporary Iranian music and classical Persian music. Topics addressed will include Persian poetry and music, the theory and practice of Persian music, classical Persian music’s historical background, music in the Islamic Republic of Iran today, and the use and influence of the internet on the development and diffusion of twenty-first century Persian music. Lectures will be accompanied by both live musical performances as well as recorded audio and video illustrations. Course fee: £50/30 concessions. Lunch and refreshments are included. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Bookings: 0207 898 4330 Email: Lh2@soas.ac.uk This event has been generously supported by the Iran Heritage Foundation
THE BEAUTY OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSIAN MUSIC Convened by Jane Lewisohn Research Associate, Music Department, SOAS
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Registration From Street Corner to Sound Cloud: Technology’s Impact on Rock and Rap in the Islamic Republic 10:00 Bronwen Robertson Research Manager, Editor, Small Media Foundation
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Coffee, Tea and Refreshments The History and Practice of Daramad, Pishdaramad, Charmezrab and Furud in Persian Art Music Dr Maziar Sadri,Vocalist & Independent Scholar, Raja Mohammadi, Violin, Ali Torshizi, Goblet Drum
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Lunch Correspondences Between Poetic Meters and Rhythms in Classical Persian Music Dr Hossein Elahe-Ghomshei, Celebrated Iranian Orator and Author Veria Amiri, Tar, Adib Rostami, Goblet Drum
Coffee, Tea and Refreshments Techniques of Classical Persian Singing: A Demonstration and Discussion of avaz, javab-e avaz, tahrir and tarana in Persian Art Music Veria Amiri, Musicologist & tar player with Samin Haydari, Vocals, Adib Rostami Kamanche and Goblet Drum
Flowers of Persian Song and Music: Demonstration of the Golha Website and Digitalization Project Jane Lewisohn, Music Department, SOAS
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