A rare concert of Persian music by the renowned Parisa will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Doris Duke at the Academy. Persian sounds
at the academy
Presented by the Persian Arts Society, one of Iran's greatest female vocalists will be accompanied by Dariush Talai on "tar" (elongated lute) and Houman Poumehdi on "tombak" (chalice-shaped drum).
Traditional Iranian music is based on improvisation within a modal structure known as "dastgah." Parisa's skill rests in the extemporaneous vocal ornamentation of this basic melodic framework. Her innovative approach with soft, contemplative gestures in her voice and mastery of this form has won her a passionate following in Iran and abroad.
She has been barred from performing publicly in Iran since 1979, though she has many students and performs frequently on the international stage.
Parisa will sing selected verses from Rumi, Hafez and Sa'adi, all great Iranian poets of their time. The program will convey profound spiritual concepts, passion for God and praising the beauty of nature.
Tickets to the concert are $5 general and $3 for students, seniors and academy members. For information, call 532-8700.
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