Concert of Iranian Classical Music: Mehdi Emami & Saina Zamaniyan

The Iranian duo Gardān - vocalist Mehdi Emami and tar player Saina Zamaniyan - is coming to Prague for the first time. The concert is titled Zarbikhâni, a term for a rhythmic sung form of music characterized by masterful improvisation. The duo Gardān focuses on the melodic and rhythmic complexity of the Iranian musical tradition.

Since this music is less familiar to Czech audiences, the concert will be preceded by a brief introduction to the Iranian musical system, and individual sections will include running commentary.