ECHOES OF THE MOMENT

In the organizer's words:

A journey through Persian and Sufi improvisational music

The two musicians are very similar in their mindset, musical tastes and artistic vision, creating a seamless synergy that allows them to improvise together effortlessly. This deep connection elevates their performances to a higher level and allows them to create complex and harmonious improvisations that captivate and enchant the audience. Improvisation in Persian classical music is the pinnacle of performance and requires years of practice and mastery under the guidance of experienced musicians. Beyond technical skills, it involves an inner journey that allows musicians to be fully present and lose track of time and place. This school of improvisation requires an emotional connection and a shared artistic vision from the performers. Therefore, each performance is unique and is shaped by the mood and energy of the artists and the audience. Therefore, the audience plays a crucial role as co-creators of the music performed.

Pouyan Biglar:
Tar, Setar & Vocal, Pouyan is one of the best Tar players of his generation and has studied with Iranian master musicians such as Daryoush Talaei and Mohamadreza Lotfi. His academic background includes a degree from the Music Conservatory of Tehran and a Masters in Music from the University of Tehran. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Ethnomusicology at SOAS University in London. He has been performing at the highest level of Iranian classical music for 15 years, including as the second tar lead in the Sheida band after the late Master Lotfi. He is also the solo tar player on the European tour of the Simorg project and works with famous Iranian musicians such as Homayoun Shajarian, Hamid Motebasem and Mohamadreza Darvishi. Pouyan won the "Album of the Year" award from the Iranian House of Music. He is known for his improvisational skills and his mastery of the Iranian Dastgah system. Since moving to the UK, he has worked with a number of orchestras, including the Duisburg Philharmonic and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
"He can convey emotion so powerfully".

Price information:

Advance booking price: € 39.00 B.O. price: € 45.00 reduced: € 35.00