“Iran” is Homayoun Shajarian and Sohrab Pournazeri’s latest collaboration, consisting the greatest hits by the two artists. Buy now on: www.beeptunes.com
With lyrics taken from the works of ancient and contemporary Iranian poets such as Ferdowsi, Saadi, Hafez, Ishaq Anwar, Pooria Suri and Ahoora Iman, this album is a collaboration between skillful Iranian musicians and a number of foreign musicians, with some of the pieces having been recorded outside of Iran.
About Sohrab
Sohrab Pournazeri, a virtuoso of Tanbour, Kamancheh, and Setar, stands as one of the pioneers in performing Iranian contemporary music. His father, Kaykhosro Pournazeri, who founded the Shams Ensemble in 1980, is a respected composer and tanbur player in Iran. Sohrab joined the Shams Ensemble at the age of twelve, and since then, he has been captivating audiences through performances, recordings, and collaborations with world-class musicians globally.
Sohrab was born in 1983 to the musical family of Pournazeris. His father Kaykhosro Pournazeri is one of Iran’s most influential musicologists, and his brother Tahmoures has engendered a new movement in Iranian music through his performances and compositions.
Accomplishments
Sohrab has followed in the footsteps of his musical family, yet has achieved distinct and idiosyncratic techniques that have rendered his method of playing into something entirely unprecedented. He also pursues vocalizing and composing with the same unique approach, and has been able to steer the distinct Pournazeri musical form (with its emphasis on passion, emotion, and inventiveness) towards new horizons.
In the summer of 2017, Sohrab performed the ‘C Project’ for the first time alongside Homayoun Shajarian in Tehran’s historical Saadabad Palace Complex, a project he created with the aim of reviving the “wisdom” and old traditions of the Shahnameh (‘The Book of Kings’) for the young generation and familiarizing the audience with the roots of ancient Iranian culture and literature. In this project, Iranian musicians work alongside actors, artists, a film crew, and lighting and sound experts in order to create a unique multifaceted experience for the audience.
Sohrab is also well versed in the regional music of his native Iran, as well as western classical music, and holds a degree in Music Performance. As a soloist and vocalist, Sohrab has collaborated with artists and ensembles worldwide – including Mr. Shajarian, Shujaat Hussain Khan, the Beyond Borders Project, and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.
In 2023, Sohrab was featured as a soloist in the inaugural concert of the Iranshahr Orchestra in Los Angeles, sharing the stage with Hila Plitman.
Press and Reviews:
Crystal Simorgh Nomination for “Best Music” for his work on the film Heavy Makeup. (Crystal Simorgh is the most prestigious award given by the Fajr International Film Festival, Iran’s major annual film festival)7
Officially recognized as “one of the Top Three Tanbour Players” as well as “one of the Top Three Kamancheh Players” in all of Iran By The House of Music. (The House of Music is a distinguished independent, non-governmental, trade organization involving all Iranian musicians whose mission is to develop, promote, and spread the music of Iranians)
“Audience Choice Award” nomination at the 1st annual Musicema awards as “The Best Iranian Music Composer”
“Top ranked performer” award at the 2nd annual Musicema Awards.
The Golden prize for “Best Fusion and experimental album” for his album Hard Makeup at the 3rd annual Musicema Awards.
Crystal Simorgh Nomination for “Best Music” for his work on the film Heavy Makeup. (Crystal Simorgh is the most prestigious award given by the Fajr International Film Festival, Iran’s major annual film festival)7
Officially recognized as “one of the Top Three Tanbour Players” as well as “one of the Top Three Kamancheh Players” in all of Iran By The House of Music. (The House of Music is a distinguished independent, non-governmental, trade organization involving all Iranian musicians whose mission is to develop, promote, and spread the music of Iranians)
“Audience Choice Award” nomination at the 1st annual Musicema awards as “The Best Iranian Music Composer”
“Top ranked performer” award at the 2nd annual Musicema Awards.
The Golden prize for “Best Fusion and experimental album” for his album Hard Makeup at the 3rd annual Musicema Awards.
Every Tiny Desk Concert provides its own particular thrill, but it’s not every day that we get to welcome one of NPR’s 50 Great Voices to our offices. With the visit of the incredible, honey-voiced Mohammad Reza Shajarian from Iran, we lucked out by having him sing on not just any day, but on the biggest holiday of the Persian calendar: Nowruz, the New Year.
10. March 2024 - Los Angeles, United States
Farhang Foundation proudly presented the much-anticipated return of our NOWRUZ CONCERT at UCLA’s prestigious Royce Hall on March 10, 2024
Location: United States – UCLA Royce Hall
Date: 2024 – March – 10
05. March 2024 - Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sohrab Pournazeri & Ali Ghamsari in Rotterdam.
Location: Gooilandsignel 95, 3083 DP
Venue: Theater Zuidplein
Date: 2024 – March – 05
03. March 2024 - Brussels, Belgium
Sohrab Pournazeri & Ali Ghamsari in Brussels.
Venue: Space Lumen
Date: 2024 – March – 03
02. March 2024 - Koln, Germani
Sohrab Pournazeri & Ali Ghamsari in Koln.
Location: Ostrtmann saal, Friesenstrabe 44
Venue: Sartori Sale
Date: 2024 – March – 05
01. March 2024 - Paris, France
Sohrab Pournazeri & Ali Ghamsari in Paris.
Location: Le360 32, rue Myrha, 75018 Paris
Venue: Le360 Paris
Date: 2024 – March – 01
30. Oct 2021 - Berlin, Germany
Sohrab Pournazeri & Sahar Boroujerdi
Location: Franz. Str. 33D, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Venue: Pierre Boulez Saal
Date: 2021 – October – 30
06. Aug 2021 - Ray-sur-Saône, France
Sohrab Pournazeri, Shahab Paranj and Anastasia Petanova
Location:18 Rue du Château, 70130 Ray-sur-Saône, France
Venue: Château de Ray-sur-Saône
Date: 2021 – Aug – 06
23. July 2021 - Guebwiller, France
Sohrab Pournazeri and Ernest Production dedicated this performance to the people of “Khuzistan”.
Location: 34 Rue de Dominicains, 68500 Guebwiller
Venue: Les Dominicains de Haute-Alsace
Date: 2021 – July – 23
09. Feb 2020 - Paris, France
Accompanied by his brilliant heirs Sohrab and Tahmoures, Kaykhosro Pournazeri is joined by Homayoun Shajarian, the most celebrated singer of the new generation. An eminently poetic evening, under the sign of transmission.
Location: 1, avenue Gabriel 75008 Paris, France
Venue: Espace Cardin
Date: 2020 – February – 09
07. Feb 2020 - Brussels, Belgium
Homayoun Shajarian joined Kaykhosro Pournazeri and his sons Tahmoures and Sohrab with Shamss Ensemble in Brussels.
Location: Rue Ravenstein, 23 1000 Brussels
Venue: Palais des Beaux-Arts – BOZAR
Date: 2020 – February – 07
20. Dec 2019 - Calgary, Canada
Following the highly successful series of concerts held in Canada in 2018, Homayoun Shajarian, Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri performed on stage in a number of Canadian cities along with a number of talented musicians in 2019.
Location: 225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9, Canada
Venue: Jack Singer Concert Hall
Date: 2019 – December – 20
13. Dec 2019 - Vancouver, Canada
Following the highly successful series of concerts held in Canada in 2018, Homayoun Shajarian, Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri performed on stage in a number of Canadian cities along with a number of talented musicians in 2019.
Location: 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Date: 2019 – December – 13
08. Dec 2019 - Montreal, QC, Canada
Following the highly successful series of concerts held in Canada in 2018, Homayoun Shajarian, Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri performed on stage in a number of Canadian cities along with a number of talented musicians in 2019.
Location: 1004 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2G2, Canada
Venue: L’Olympia de Montréal
Date: 2019 – December – 08
06. Dec 2019 - Toronto, Canada
Following the highly successful series of concerts held in Canada in 2018, Homayoun Shajarian, Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri performed on stage in a number of Canadian cities along with a number of talented musicians in 2019.
Location: 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2, Canada
Venue: Toronto Meridian Hall
Date: 2019 – December – 06
06. Oct 2019 - Dusseldorf, Germany
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: Erkrather Str. 30, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
Venue: Capitol Theater
Date: 2019 – October – 06
Tickets: www.tixshow.com
05. Oct 2019 - Frankfurt, Germany
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: 60320 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Venue: Großer Sendesaal des Hessischen Rundfunks
Date: 2019 – October – 05
Tickets: www.tixshow.com
30. Sep 2019 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, Manchester, SK1 1SP United Kingdom
Venue: The Plaza
Date: 2019 – September – 30
Reservations: www.ticketbox.online
29. Sep 2019 - London, United Kingdom
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Venue: Central Hall
Date: 2019 – September – 29
Reservations: www.ticketbox.online
24. Sep 2019 - Stockholm, Sweden
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: Hötorget 8 Stockholm 10387 Sweden
Venue: Konserthuset Stockholm, Stora Salen (Main Hall)
Date: 2019 – September – 24
Reservations: www.konserthuset.se
22. Sep 2019 - Stockholm, Sweden
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: Hötorget 8 Stockholm 10387 Sweden
Venue: Konserthuset Stockholm, Stora Salen (Main Hall)
Date: 2019 – September – 22
Reservations: www.konserthuset.se
21. Sep 2019 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Well-known vocalist Homayoun Shajarian alongside Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri visited Europe with the “Iran-e Man” Tour performing music from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, “Heavy Makeup” and the best selling album “Iran-e Man”.
Location: Götaplatsen 8, 412 56 Göteborg, Sweden
Venue: Gothenburg Concert Hall
Date: 2019 – September – 21
Reservations: www.gso.se
14. April 2019 - Los Angeles, California
Homayoun Shajarian & Sohrab Pournazeri will visit America with the “Irane Man” (My Iran) Tour.
There will be a mix of classical Persian and Western music arranged and composed by Sohrab and Tahmoures Pournazeri. “Irane Man “ is Homayoun’s best selling tour in Iran.
Location: 777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Venue: Microsoft Theater
Date: 2019 – April – 14
07. April 2019 - Houston, Texas
Homayoun Shajarian & Sohrab Pournazeri will visit America with the “Irane Man” (My Iran) Tour.
There will be a mix of classical Persian and Western music arranged and composed by Sohrab and Tahmoures Pournazeri. “Irane Man “ is Homayoun’s best selling tour in Iran.
Location: 4300 University Dr, Houston, TX 77004, United States
Venue: Cullen Performance Hall
Date: 2019 – April – 07
05. April 2019 - Washington D.C.
Homayoun Shajarian & Sohrab Pournazeri will visit America with the “Irane Man” (My Iran) Tour.
There will be a mix of classical Persian and Western music arranged and composed by Sohrab and Tahmoures Pournazeri. “Irane Man “ is Homayoun’s best selling tour in Iran.
Location: 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Venue: Warner Theater
Date: 2019 – April – 05
29. March 2019 - San Jose, California
Homayoun Shajarian & Sohrab Pournazeri will visit America with the “Irane Man” (My Iran) Tour.
There will be a mix of classical Persian and Western music arranged and composed by Sohrab and Tahmoures Pournazeri. “Irane Man “ is Homayoun’s best selling tour in Iran.
Location: 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
Venue: City National Civic
Date: 2019 – March – 29
24. March 2019 - Orange County, California
On March 24th, 2019 Farhang Foundation and the prestigious Pacific Symphony under the direction of maestro Carl St. Clair welcomed the magnificent Homayoun Shajarian, Sohrab Pournazeri and maestro Shardad Rohani to Orange County for an unforgettable and moving concert performance in celebration of Nowruz.
Location: 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
Venue: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Date: 2019 – March – 24
09. Feb 2019 - Paris, France
Perfect collaboration between Sohrab Pournazeri on Tanbour and Homayoun Sakhi on Rubab.
Location: 31 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France
Venue: Les Abbesses
Date: 2019 – February – 09
04. Dec 2018 – Istanbul, Turkey
Homayoun Shajarian and Pournazeri brothers performance at CRR concert hall.
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Venue: Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall
Date: 2018 – December – 04
26. June 2018 – Fes, Morocco
Location: 3257+7GH, Fes, Morocco
Venue: Jnan sbil
Date: 2018 – June– 26
25. Sep 2018 – Konya, Turkey
Shamss Ensemble founded by Kaykhosro Pournazeri with the renowned vocalist Homayoun Shajarian, accompanied by Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri performed on September 25 at the Sufi Music Festival in Konya.
29. May 2018 – Calgary, Canada
“Iran-e Man” concert tour took place in Canada with Homayoun Shajarian and the Pournazeri brothers with a mix of classical Persian and Western music, arranged and composed by Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri.
Location: 205 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K9, Canada
Venue: Arts Commons
Date: 2018 – May – 29
26. May 2018 – Vancouver, Canada
“Iran-e Man” concert tour took place in Canada with Homayoun Shajarian and the Pournazeri brothers with a mix of classical Persian and Western music, arranged and composed by Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri.
Location: 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Date: 2018 – May – 26
20. May 2018 – Toronto, Canada
“Iran-e Man” concert tour took place in Canada with Homayoun Shajarian and the Pournazeri brothers with a mix of classical Persian and Western music, arranged and composed by Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri.
Location: 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2, Canada
Venue: Meridian Hall
Date: 2018 – May – 20
19. May 2018 – Montreal, Canada
“Iran-e Man” concert tour took place in Canada with Homayoun Shajarian and the Pournazeri brothers with a mix of classical Persian and Western music, arranged and composed by Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri.
Location: 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 1H5, Canada
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Date: 2018 – May – 19
02. December 2017 - Tehran, Ministry of Interior Hall
Renowned vocalist Homayoun Shajarian performed on stage alongside celebrated musicians Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri at the Interior Ministry’s Grand Hall in Tehran for 8 nights in December 2017. Music performed during this concert series included pieces from the albums “Subdued”, “Beyond Any Form”, and “Heavy Makeup” in addition to a number of new compositions.
