Homay mastan biography of rory

Founded in 2005 by Saied Jafar-zadeh also known as Homay, The Mastan Ensemble has become one of the prominent 'traditional' Persian music - ensembles from Iran.

Some of these include:

Other significant tours have included:

Gwinnett Performing Arts Center / Atlanta 27 September 2009

2010 Europe Tour

2011 North America Tour

2011 Europe Tour

2012 Europe Tour

2013 North America Tour

2013 Europe Tour

2014 Europe Tour

Albums by Homay and the Mastan Ensamble

1. Jedale Aghl va Eshgh (2005) (The Battle between Wisdom and Heart)
2. Molahgat ba Doozakhian (2006) (Meeting with the Infernals)
3. In Che Jahanist?

   From the intricacies of concert organization to the future of Persian classical music, this journey unveils the multifaceted world of Parvaz Homay.

   The Early Years Parvaz Homay’s journey into the world of music began in Gilan, a province located in the north-western part of Iran, bordering the Caspian Sea. It was here that he was born and where his early influences and passion for the arts took root.

   Media representatives are encouraged to share the message of these talented artists who have had to overcome many obstacles in pursuit of their passion and whose travel to the United States has been made possible by the generous supporters of Persian traditions and music.

   Throughout their world tours over the past three years, Homay and the Mastan Ensemble have performed at some of the most renowned stages, including Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Lincoln Center in New York City, Strathmore in Washington, D.C.

   and Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada and continue to be invited back to these concert halls.

   Parvaz Homay, founder of Homay and the Mastan Ensemble, always strives to push the bar higher by bringing innovation to his music and showcases classical Persian music on the global music scene to help gain the recognition this musical tradition deserves.

   His studies were conducted under supervision of professors such as Dr. Ali Gholi Bakhtiari-Tayari and Mr. Ali-Akbar Kanni.

   Homay learned Gilaki folk music with Mr. Fereydoun Pour-Reza and Persian classical music (radif) with Maestros Kamal-Din Abbas, Hengameh Akhvan and Karim Saleh Azimi.

   At the age of 30 he decided to study Italian Opera.

   They achieve this by refreshing the traditional and folkloric music and introducing a groundbreaking interpretation of classical Persian music and poetry.

   Following the paths of the greatest Sufi masters Rumi and Hafez, The Mastan Group encourages its audiences to live consciously. Rhythmic, uplifting and mesmerizing, The Mastan Ensemble plays traditional Persian music in a way that has never been heard before.
   Parvaz Homay; vocals
   Sina Jahanabadi; kamancheh
   Pasha Hanjani; ney
   Azad Mirzapour; tar
   Alireza Mehdizadeh; gheychak
   Mahmood Nozari; santoor
   Ali Pajooheshgar; oud
   Sahab Torbati; tonbak
   Esfandiar Shahmir; daf

   The highly acclaimed Iranian musical phenomenon Homay and the Mastan Ensemble return to Walt Disney Concert Hall for the third consecutive year on August 15, 2010 at 7 p.m.

   His ensemble consists of eight virtuoso Iranian musicians. As such, his fans travel outside the country to attend his performances.

   Parvaz has performed several mixed performances of Persian music in conjunction with symphony orchestras in operatic format in Belgium, Los Angeles and Toronto. Their first U.S. performance was a sold-out concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 3, 2008, followed by other successful performances in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

   His parents, who recognized his potential, encouraged his artistic pursuits.

   January 11, 2023 | 9:38 pm

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About Homay & The Mastan Ensemble
Founded in 2005 by Parvaz Homay, The Mastan Ensemble has become one of the most prominent traditional Persian music groups in Iran.

They share the universal idea of striving for a creative life by flourishing love and peace from within.

Rhythmic, uplifting and mesmerizing, The Mastan Ensemble plays traditional Persian music in a way that has never been heard before.

Introduction

At the intersection of art and enigma, Parvaz Homay, a virtuoso in Persian classical music, emerges as a captivating figure.

Before kicking off their world tour in 2010, Parvaz Homay traveled to various parts of the world seeking inspiration for his new compositions, a number of which he will be performing with the Ensemble on the tour. To learn the discipline, he traveled to Italy and Canada to study under two operatic masters - Mr. Daniel Ebi (Toronto) and Mr.

Delfo Menicucci (Viargu, Italy).

Homay & the Mastan Ensemble enjoyed success after the release of their album entitled "Molaghaat Ba Doozakhian," or "Meeting with Sinners among the Flames", which was written, composed, and sung by Homay.

Homay & the Mastan Ensemble released "In Che Jahanist?" ("Questions for Our World,” “What sort of World is This?") in 2007, an album that examining the relationship between human beings and the reality that they create.

His performances have been held at notable and sizable venues across the globe, including but not limited to Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Lincoln Center in New York, Strathmore Hall in the Washington D.C.

area, and Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Canada.

Over the past several years, Homay has been working on an international project entitled "Saving Our Planet Earth". At 16, he entered art school where he would receive his diploma for painting.

At the age of 19, he left theater school and decided to study musical harmonization and composition with focus on piano and setar.

to perform the latest compositions by Parvaz Homay. From a young age, Parvaz Homay displayed an innate interest in the world of creativity and expression. His journey took him to Africa where he sought to connect with nature in preparation for his next concert tour whose theme will be wildlife and environmental protection, and which he will perform accompanied by some of today’s greatest international artists.