Persian Azeri Project - From Shiraz to BakuPercussion wizard Pejman Hadadi is joined here by Imamyar Hasanov and Hamid Motebassem on kamancha and setar. Together the trio weaves a sumptuous tapestry of Persian and Azerbaijani music to relax and inspire the listener. This contemplative disc is full of innovative improvisation by masterful, musicians, but Hadadi often shines as the true star as he coaxes an astonishing array of sounds from his instruments with unerring sensitivity and fire.

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floating and elegant character

emphasizing and nuancing colors

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The immense joy of playing this music has turned into responsibility: the responsibility of showing a jewel and making something shine that should be known as a matter of course

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His first Chopin recordings won him high praise and countless distinctions (3 Diapasons d'Or

Theatre of Early Music/ Schola Cantorum Choir - Vale of Tears