He was a UCLA pre-med student the day he fell in love with the setar and left college to pursue Persian music, the instrument, and the Persian music masters that would together turn him into an accomplished musician, a gifted composer, and a passionate teacher. Today, Kourosh Taghavi not only composes and performs beautiful music with his musical ensemble Namaad, he teaches and trains many musicians in California. I went to see Kourosh during one of his monthly trips to Berkeley, where he teaches several students. I would like to share my talk with this remarkable man with you. If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, don’t miss the upcoming performance of Setar Ensemble’s Shahrâshoob Concert on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Santa Clara University Recital Hall (Tickets). Support Kourosh and his students and their passion to keep traditional Persian music alive and thriving among our youth. (Concert Photos By Neda Motamedi)
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Thank you!
by Nazy Kaviani on Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:39 AM PDTThank you dear, beautiful friends for your kind comments. I would like to present you all with a piece of music performed by Kourosh Taghavi, Pejman Haddadi, and Saeed Kamjoo in return. Thank you again and enjoy!
Thanks Nazy jan for superb work
by Alahazrat Hajagha on Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:07 PM PDTI won't miss out this concert Saturday night. Got my ticket already!
I have met Kourosh Taghavi, he is an impressive musician
by Multiple Personality Disorder on Mon Aug 08, 2011 08:55 PM PDTThe story about how he decided to change the path of his life is very touching. I am planning to go to the concert with some friends. It should be a great night. Your photo essay is great and the pictures are very interesting.
Thanks Nazy jan for writing about Mr Kourosh Taghavi
by Anahid Hojjati on Mon Aug 08, 2011 03:13 PM PDTYou wrote that he composes music for Namaad. I attended Namaad concert couple years ago in Berkeley and bought their CD (Osyaan). There was a song based on a Kasraie poem that I absolutely loved. For a while, I would listen to that song repeatedly. Thanks for reminding me of that. Any one who composes for that great group has to be talented.
Setars are becoming more and more popular.
by Esfand Aashena on Mon Aug 08, 2011 07:46 AM PDTSetars are relatively inexpensive musical instruments. I know many of them can be very expensive upwards to $1000 and beyond but in Iran you can buy one for about $30 - $50 and I know many families let their children learn Setar.
It sounds very nice and not intimidating, welcoming. I wish I could attend one of his classes. Better yet I wish he had some setar lessons he could put on internet!
Nice pictures and story!
Everything is sacred
Thank you dear Nazy
by Souri on Sun Aug 07, 2011 02:54 PM PDTFor introducing this great composer and teacher. I am very proud of Mr Taghavi who is trying to teach and introduce the Persian music to the West. Fortunately I will be there next week and will absolutely attend his concert on 13. I am very excited about that.
Wishing Mr Taghavi a very succesful career,