Ostad Lotfi
Jun 4th, 2007 by azadeh
I’m no expert in Iranian classical music, but I do know that Ostad Mohammad Reza Lotfi is a divine composer and tar player, and that I can listen to his performances for hours, rapt with admiration. I’ve written previously in TIME about how fascinating I find his recent return to Iran, especially his efforts in founding an institute of music. It recently came to my attention that he has a new website: Avaye Shayda . You can find information there about his Shayda institute, and also an upcoming series of concerts in Tehran. They are to be held outside at Niyavaran Palace, and everyone I know is besides themselves with excitement. Finally, something to look forward to in Tehran!