Pezhham Akhavass & Shahin Shahbazi: Iranian Classical Music

The Red Poppy is proud to host Iranian multi-instrumentalist Pezhham Akhavass and tar/setar player Shahin Shahbazi, who will present an evening of Persian classical music. The performance, which will feature percussion and stringed instruments, promises to showcase these acclaimed artists’ lifelong study of Sufi music and improvisation.

Featuring:
Pezhham Akhavass – tombak, daf
Shahin Shahbazi – tar, setar

A veteran of the world’s most prestigious festivals, events, and concert halls, Pezhham Akhavass has been hailed as one of the most distinguished musicians of his generation. His teachers have included masters such as Ostad Naser Farhanghfar and Mr. Saeid Roudbary (tombak) as well as Ostad Zakir Hussain (Indian tabla).

Shahin Shahbazi has performed with many masters of Persian music, as well as with the Mehrnavazan ensemble led by Maestro Farhad Fakhredinis, and he has vastly benefited from the instruction of tar and setar masters such as Hooshanf Zarif, Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Dariush Talaei, Massoud Shoari, and Behrouz Hemmati.
 

 
Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $20-25 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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