TEHRAN – Famous Iranian vocalist Homayon Shajarian will hold a free outdoor concert at Tehran’s Azadisk Air on Friday.
He announced the news at a press conference Monday. “Today’s press conference was held following the issuance of a street concert permit. We are pleased that this request, which we have raised earlier, is now approved for implementation,” he said.
“The concert takes place on Fridays at 10pm, and the works I play are mainly from my recent concerts. My choice is to play a piece that people love and have memories,” he explained.
Siavash Orchestra, with 30 musicians playing both Iranian and classical instruments, will accompany Shajarian at a concert, Mehr reported.
Regarding whether the concert will last for more than one night, the singer said: “I know that this concert will only be one night, but I’m going to continue with other artists.”
“We don’t have an accurate estimate of how many people will be present, but we hope there are good arrangements to make it a memorable experience,” he added.
Explaining why the concert was not held at Azadi Stadium, the singer said: “Preparation was impossible, but I think my concert at Azadi Square was the first step.
Shajarian emphasized that Tehran must open up a way to hear the sounds of music. “The sound of music needs to replace corners and traffic noise. There must be a cultural and lively atmosphere in the city. This concert is completely independent and dedicated to the people,” he emphasized.
50-year-old Homayoun Shajarian learned songs from his father, the legendary vocalist of the Persian traditional music Mohammad Reza Shajarian, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 80.
Speaking about his father, Homayon said he sometimes felt the presence of Mohammad Reza Shajarian within him. “Every step I do work, I think of him. I’m very pleased that people are so grateful for him. If he’s alive, he’ll be more proud of these people than ever,” the singer said.
Azadi Square, a symbol of Iran’s history and identity, has long served as a stage for political and cultural gatherings. Its vast expanse makes it an ideal place to make Persian music a massive celebration.
At a young age, Homayon began his studies on Persian hand drums, Kamanche (spiked fiddle), traditional Persian vocals Abaz, Tombak and Tomabak. He began his music career in the 1990s. Since 2003, he has released over 20 albums.
Over the past 20 years he has held several concerts in other countries such as Iran, Canada, Turkey, the UAE, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland.
Iran’s Ministry of Culture awarded him the first order of an art certificate for “vocal performance.” This is a distinction that corresponds to a doctoral degree in this field.
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