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Iranian classical music - Kayhan Kahor

World Routes Simon Broughton in Iran

Simon Broughton presents a special programme from Iran. Although popular music has been surpressed since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran's classical music has flourished.

Simon Broughton presents a special programme from Iran. Although popular music has been surpressed since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran's classical music has flourished, with the full support of the government. Spike fiddle player Kayhan Kalhor leads an ensemble in some classic pieces of Persian music, performing in a home in Teheran.

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Sat 1 Dec 2001 13:00
成人快手 Radio 3

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Music and featured items

  • Banned music.

    Simon Broughton explains how music was banned during the Islamic Revolution.

    Duration: 05:38

  • Music Played

    • Iranian musicians in Tehran

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  • Kamanche, the Persian fiddle.

    Simon鈥檚 guide, Kahan Kalhor, demonstrates the Kamanche, the Persian fiddle.

    Duration: 07:47

  • Music Played

    • Kayhan Kalhor

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    • Kayhan Kalhor

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  • Persian classical ensembles.

    We hear four instrumentalist typical of Persian classical ensembles.

    Duration: 06:12

  • Four Persian classical musicians.

    An ensemble of four Persian classical musicians play various instruments.

    Duration: 06:28

  • Music Played

    • Persian Classical Ensemble

      Overture

  • Classical music in Iran.

    Simon asks how classical music fits into contemporary Iran.

    Duration: 24:03

  • Music Played

    • Persian Classical Ensemble

      Improvisation

  • Melodies of improvisation.

    Simon asks about the melodies the musicians have to learn as part of improvisation.

    Duration: 05:38

  • Music Played

    • Persian Classical Ensemble

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Broadcast

  • Sat 1 Dec 2001 13:00
    成人快手 Radio 3

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