Entry to Iranian Music: Session 04
The Dastgah System 2: Composition & Improvisation
Saturday, 12.09.2020
Museum of Impossible Forms
schedule:
18:00 doors open
18:30-19:00 Introduction
19:00-20:30 Lecture by Aman and Farshad
short break
20:40-21:00 discussion and Q&A
Conducted by Farshad Sanati
An advanced analysis of a Dastgah. Farshad will demonstrate the functionality of the concepts introduced in the first session, such as components of the Dastgah (Gusheh) and the notion of Shahed or Tonic notes in it. Dastgah-e-Shur, also known as the Mother of Dastgahs, as a case study will demonstrate how changing of modes and movement between different Dastgahs are possible. This session is for signed up participants and requires a background in music.In the second part of the session, Farshad Sanati will perform an improvisation in Shur mode.
This performance is open to public.
Farshad Sanaati Is a musician and musicologist, started playing Santour (Persian classical instrument) 20 years ago in Iran, he learned Iranian classical music repertoire (Radif) from Maestro Majid Kiani and contemporary Santour planning from Maestro Ardavan Kamkar. He gained a degree in Music, Mind and Technology from University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. He founded Road Ensemble in 2015 and have had several performances, lectures and workshops all over Finland about Persian and Kurdish music.
Please note:
Several sessions for the course An Entry to Iranian Music require signing up. Further reading material and detailed information may be provided after signing up.
Accompanying performances are open to public. All the sessions are free to attend.
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deadline for application 18.07.2020
Please note that due to Covid-19 pandemic, our gathering will follow the social distancing standards and we will follow the official regulations and recommendations for gatherings. Unfortunately, a limitation on the number of people attending may mean that even for those sessions open for public, participants who sign-up will be prioritised.
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