Mohammadreza Shajarian
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Biography
Mohammadreza Shajarian – محمدرضا شجريان (born 23 September 1940) is an internationally and critically acclaimed Persian classical singer, composer and Ostad (master) of Persian music. He has been called “Iran’s greatest living master of traditional Persian music.” Shajarian is also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy and humanitarian activities. Both within Iran and worldwide, Mohammad Reza Shajarian is widely considered the foremost living exponent of Persian classical music (dastgah).
Born: October 9, 2020
Place of Birth: Mashhad, Iran
Known For
The Roar of Lovers
Lotfi: Four Seasons
This Documentary takes a look at the art life of Maestro "MohammadReza Lotfi", the great master of "Târ", "Setâr"; great composer of Persian traditional music and the father of art of improvisation in "Dastgâh" music. by interviewing some of the greatest Iranian traditional music maestros and his close friends such as: MohammadReza Shajarian, Hossein Alizâdeh, Bizhan Kâmkâr, Houshang Ebtehâj (a.k.a Sâyeh), Majid Derakhshâni and a lot of other great musicians, the film narrates the life of Lotfi in 4 seasons of his life, from the spring until winter.
Hamsafar ba Morgh-e-Sahar
Hamsfar with Morgh-e-Sahar is a visual narration of Mohammad Reza Shajarian's last concert tour in the United States with Shahnaz in 1391. In this one-hour documentary, we traveled with Mohammad Reza Shajarian on a trip to Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., capturing the pure moments of his life behind the scenes of his concerts, and following his heart and his social and cultural perspectives.
Chavosh from the Beginning to the End
The story of young musicians who tried to look at and react to Iranian music in a different way in 1970s.
The Voice of Dust and Ash
When Iran’s ayatollah banned music and performances in the entire country, instruments and records became contraband, and artists were exiled, imprisoned, or executed. As the new government began to crush basic human rights, Maestro Shajarian risked everything to confront the regime, singing truth to power and uniting the country in a chorus of millions strong. His life long pursuit of equality through art is immortalized for generations to come, through his majestic, soaring vocals and lyrics. His internationally renowned hymn, “MORGHE SAHAR”, performed at the finale of all his concerts is widely considered the Unofficial National Anthem for Iranian Freedom.
Shajarian, Pejvack-e Rozegar
This Documentary is abuot Mohammad Reza Shajarian's life. The host of it is Sadeq Saba.
Six Centuries and Six Years
Six Centuries and Six Years is a documentary by Mojtaba Mir Tahmasb. In this documentary, a group of musicians try to retrieve and reread the ballads attributed to Abdul Qader Maraghi, the most prominent musician, theorist, writer and poet of six hundred years ago, based on ancient books and treatises from the history and culture of Iran.
Yade Ayyam
" Yade Ayyam " is a documentary about one of Mohammad Reza Shajarian's last journeys and musical works, introducing musical instruments that he made.
Mohammadreza Shajarian & Shahnaz Ensemble Live in Concert: Dubai
The Iranian classical music legend Mohammadrea Shajarian in presence of Shahnaz ensemble performing the songs mostly from the very late album of their, this time in Dubai in 2011.
The Voice of Iran: Mohammad Reza Shajarian - The Copenhagen Concert
A spotlight on the great classical singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian whose music reaches 800 years back into Persian history. Between songs, Shajarian talks about his inspiration, explains the meaning of the songs and discusses the poets behind them.
Filmography
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