Hossein Alizadeh

Grand Maestro Hossein Alizadeh is one ofIransmost celebrated andpopularmusicians of the past half century andis generally regardedas a father figure of Iranian classical music. Maestro Hossein Alizdeh is by farIransmost iconic and prolific musician of the past century, with an astonishing list of publications, compositions, and teaching material. Accompanying Maestro HosseinAlizadeh,in a unique programme encompassingNavasmost well-known musicseriesAncient Roots, New LeavesandEchoes of Silence,will be the eight-member ensemble of young virtuoso musicians, including two vocalists. The Hamavayan Ensemble accompanying grand Maestro Hossein Alizadeh on thistour,are justifiably considered amongstIransmost talented group of young musicians and vocalists, eachonea master musician inhis or herown right. Ancient Roots, New Leaves is a series of programmes initiated by Nava Arts in the 1980s, symbolising the authentic teaching in the oral music traditions, passing the culture from master to student,firstly through years of rigorous training and finally by live performances.Due to social, political and economic challengesof the past four decadessuchperformances are indeedvery rareand historicallyextremelysignificant. Echoes of Silence is another series of events initiated by Nava Arts in the 1980s, following the imposed ban on female voices in Iran, celebrating the essential role of female vocalists in classical Iranian music.