Hafez Nazeri to Premiere First Modern Iranian Instrument

Sunday August 16, 2009

What year is this? Innovations are still being made everyday according to this latest piece of music news. Iranian musician Hafez Nazeri has invented a new instrument, and he plans on debuting it this fall. According to a press release for the artist, he has something new and refreshing to contribute to the music world.

Within the upcoming months Nazeri will debut a brand new modern Iranian instrument to the masses. It is called the “Hafez” (after himself), and extends the range of the setar by incorporating two additional low strings, crafting greater melodic and harmonic range. It’s the perfect tool for the artist who is known for his Persian and Western musical style.

The “Hafez” will make its U.S. debut during the ‘Rumi Symphony Project: Cycle One’ in LA October 3rd at the Pantages Theatre and in NYC November 14th at Carnegie Hall. During the concerts Nazeri will be joined by his father Shahram Nazeri, a legendary performer in his own right.

The Passion of Rumi (from Passion of Rum
Fanayam Man II (from Passion of Rumi)
Beyond (from Passion of Rumi)

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