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Kayhan Kalhor: A Night of Rumi and Classical Persian Music

Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building (401 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102)
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A member of Yo-Yo Ma's famed Silk Road Project and a three-time Grammy nominee, Kayhan Kalhor is not only an internationally-acclaimed virtuoso on the Persian stringed instrument called the kamancheh, but he's also a noted composer and soloist who's appeared in recital at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Credited with bringing these hauntingly beautiful traditional Kurdish sounds to the world-music scene, Kalhor's free-flowing melodies accompany the traditional poetry of Rumi, and encourage contemplation and mediation.

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Herbst Theatre at the San Francisco War Memorial Building
401 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102
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415-392-4400
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4 Goldstar Member Reviews

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We had been unfamiliar with Kayhan Kalhor and the kamancheh, only barely with Persian musical tradition, and we left in awe of the sound such a master coaxes from this amazing versatile stringed instrument. Mr. Kalhor wove a constantly varied tapestry of music and poetry, accompanied by percussionist Behrouz Jamali, and, at the end, we were astounded to realize that he had played nonstop for two entire hours. Our seats gave an excellent view and sound was perfect.
Written on Feb 04 2012

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The music was amazing, conjuring images of tents and camels and dervishes. Kayhan Kalhor's skill and devotion were extraordinary. However, without an intermission, the concert was very long. As someone who is unfamiliar with Persian music and language, it was overwhelming.
Written on Feb 03 2012

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A great artist of this genre of music. I hope to hear him again
Written on Feb 03 2012

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deceptive advertizing-"A night of Rumi..." there was precisely 5 minutes of poetry by Rumi, the next 80 minutes were uninteruppted classical Iran music. The two musicians are world class, but
had no specific tie to Rumi personally.
I would not have spent the money...
Written on Feb 03 2012

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More Information About Kayhan Kalhor: A Night of Rumi and Classical Persian Music

Website

http://www.ciis.edu/News_and_Events/Event_Calendar/Kayhan_Kalhor.html

Quotes & Highlights

  • "...a master of the kamancheh." --The New York Times

Description

Kayhan Kalhor is a master musician in the classical Persian tradition. His intricate melodies accompany the poetry of Rumi, sung in the haunting beauty of the original language. He also improvises instrumental pieces. This music inspires contemplation and meditation, linked through poetry to Sufism. The beauty of this music lies in the free-flowing melody lines, often compared to the designs of Persian carpets and miniature paintings.

Kalhor is a member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project and his compositions appear on all three of the Ensemble's albums. Three-time Grammy Award nominee Kalhor is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso on the kamancheh, who through his many musical collaborations has been instrumental in popularizing Persian music in the West and is a creative force in today's music scene. His performances of traditional Persian music and multiple collaborations have attracted audiences around the globe. He has studied the music of Iran's many regions, in particular those of Khorason and Kordestan, and has toured the world as a soloist with various ensembles and orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Orchestre National de Lyon.