The Lian Ensemble's performance at the Holiday Celebration in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilio
The Lian Ensemble's performance at the Holiday Celebration in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center on December 24th, 2007. The program honors the spirit of many cultures and holiday traditions through music, song and dance.
The Lian Ensemble:
David Johnson, Marimba
Pirayeh Pourafar, Tar
Mahshid Mirzadeh, Santur
Mani Bolouri, Kamancheh, Composer
Randy Gloss, Dayareh
Austin Wrinkle, Cajon, Percussion
Houman Pourmehdi, Tonbak, Percussion
Homayoon Khosravi, Chello
Sam Minai, Acoustic Bass
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HOUMAN POURMEHDI is a master percussionist, well known for his diverse abilities as a musi
HOUMAN POURMEHDI is a master percussionist, well known for his diverse abilities as a musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Performing and recording in numerous ensembles and at a variety of venues. He was introduced to Persian music by his father, and received his first Tonbak at the age of three from his grandfather. He was privileged to study Tonbak under guidance of the late Grand Master Amir Nasser Eftetah. At sixteen he continued his studies at the Center for Preservation and Propagation of National Music, where he completed the techniques of playing Tonbak under supervision of Master Morteza Ayan. His interest in the spiritual path of Sufis introduced him to the Ghaderi Sufi order's virtuoso Daf players, such as Haj Agha Sadeghi, Mirza Agha Ghosi, and Darvish Karim, with whom he studied the heart-to-heart traditional techniques of playing Daf. Pourmehdi moved to Chicago in 1988, where he founded the society for the Advancement and Preservation of Traditional Persian Music and he study Persian Music Under supervision of Dr. Mehdi Forough, it was here that he first fathomed the exciting possibilities of introducing the unique sounds of Persian instruments to American audiences. He also preserved the ancient Persian Percussive instrument called Kurekeh. The Society also facilitated his meeting the eminent Mohammad Ali Kianey-Nejad, who taught him the Ney (Persian Reed Pipe). Pourmehdi designed the tuneable Dayereh which is part of the Cooperman's Artist Innovation Series of instruments. Houman is both a recording artist and concert musician. He has appeared at many radio and TV interviews with live performance. He has performed widely throughout Europe, North America and North Africa. Pourmehdi composed music for a short educational film in 1999. His knowledge of traditional repertoire and intimacy with Sufi world are made to serve a very personal style of interpretation in his compositions. Along with several colleagues he has founded The Lian Ensemble. He currently lives in Los Angeles, and teaches Persian Percussion at the CalArts (California Institute of the Arts).
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Al Urmawi center in Alexandria Egypt organized a music workshop for advanced music student
Al Urmawi center in Alexandria Egypt organized a music workshop for advanced music students (master class). The participants of the workshop are from Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan. In this multi cultural event Los Angeles based Lian ensemble's Houman Pourmehdi, Mahshid Mirzadeh and Pirayeh Pourafar conducted lectures and demonstration representing Persian music.
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Five master musicians each rooted firmly in their towering tradition came together without
Five master musicians each rooted firmly in their towering tradition came together without prior rehearsal to create Pangea in February 2006.
Djivan Gasparian (Armenia) on Duduk, Swapan Chaudhuri (India) on Tabla, Miroslav Tadic (Serbia) on Guitar joined the Lian Ensemble members Pirayeh Pourafar (Iran) on Tar and Houman Pourmehdi (Iran) on Tonbak for this crafted piece. What unfolds is a rare display of color and artistic singularity welcoming each other in a spirit of tenderness and play.
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LIGHT AND FIRE
Music Video by Adel Yaraghi
LIAN ENSEMBLE
When Lian Ensemble begins to p
LIGHT AND FIRE
Music Video by Adel Yaraghi
LIAN ENSEMBLE
When Lian Ensemble begins to play, the hues of their exquisite instruments, the mystic poetry, the superb improvisations in Persian, Hindustani, and World Jazz traditions - all of these elements converge, and the subtle alchemy begins to work its magic, generating sparks that have transported their huge audiences time after time ... come closer to the fire, and enjoy the light.
John Schneider, Global Village, KPFK-
(Compos by Mahshid Mirzadeh)
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Based in Los Angeles, The Lian Ensemble http://www.lianrecords.com ) is a group of virtuos
Based in Los Angeles, The Lian Ensemble http://www.lianrecords.com ) is a group of virtuoso performers and composers. Their powerful compositions fuse the Mystical Persian musical heritage with the contemporary sensibilities of postmodern Jazz. Combining a unique musical vision with dauntless dedication to experimentation, they create a synthesis of mystical world music composed of traditional and folk melodies and instruments. Their "Brilliance " has been praised by John Schneider of KPFK radio. The Lian is comprised of world-renowned musicians whose diverse and uniquely versatile musical styles lend to this rare blend of Mystical world music. Lian's music flows effortlessly between a diverse range of styles and traditions, while fearlessly forging a path and sound that is all their own. Los Angeles Times writes, "The Lian Ensemble's music-original compositions written and improvised in class on its own terms". After much collaboration, the musicians have acquired the requisite knowledge of Persian music, and each adds their own distinctive rhythmic sounds to compositions, creating an exciting mix of melodies that go beyond the stylistic boundaries. In performance, Lian's ever evolving repertoire of creative original music is expanded, rearranged, and examined with exploratory eyes at each and every concert. Los Angeles Times (Don Heckman) writes," Lian ensemble is a gifted group with completive compositions and virtuosic performances".
Siamak Shajarian- Vocal
Pirayeh Pourafar - Tar
Houman Pourmehdi - Zarb Zour-Khaneh
Mahshid Mirzadeh - Santur
Paul Livingstone - Sitar
Anand Bennett - Acoustic Bass
Pedro Eustache- flute
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