Masters of Persian Music March 16, 2006

Masters of Persian Music
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Hossein Alizadeh, Kayhan Kalhor and Homayoun Shajarian

Mohammad Reza Shajarian, vocals
Hossein Alizadeh, tar
Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
Homayoun Shajarian, tombak and vocals

?Blending stunning virtuosity with a deep regard for the poetic lyrics ? the musicians wove a richly textured tapestry of mesmerizing sound and substance.?
? Los Angeles Times

After two sold-out North American tours, some of the most important artists in classical Persian music join forces for a stunning L.A. program of new works drawing on the rich heritage of Persian music and ancient Sufi poetry. Described as ?the Pavarotti of Persian classical music,? the great vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian leads this all-star Iranian ensemble.