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Moqaddameh (Overture): Tchekad
Awaz: Based on a Poem of Sa'di
Doktharake Julideh (Instrumental) / Mesnewi: / Tasnif:

Full performer name: Mohammad Reza Shadjarian/Ensemble Aref.
Personnel: Mohammad Reza Shadjarian (vocals); Parviz Meshkatian (santur); Dariush Pirniakan, Farrokh Mazhari, Mansur Sinaki (tar); Mohammad Firuzi (barbat); Ardeshir Kamkar, Said Farajpouri (kemantche); Ardesir Fahimi (gheytchek); Jamshid Andalibi (ney); Bidjan Kamkar (robab, daff); Arjank Kamkar (tonbak, table zurkhaneh).
Recorded live at the Beethovenhalle, Bonn on October 17, 1987. Includes liner notes by Jean Trouillet.
Vocal performance is at the heart of Iranian classical music, and Shadjarian is among Iran's greatest living singers. This beautiful recording is particularly welcome because it contains just one extended suite -- a recent composition -- rather than the isolated movements too often offered by western labels. The Aref Ensemble explores the tradition by adding some instruments from folk tradition to the basic classical grouping, to fine effect. (68:50) ~ John Storm Roberts