Dle Yaman by santurista

Dle Yaman (A masterpiece by Armenian composer Komitas), Introduction and Santur improvisations by Peyman Heydarian, sung by Rita Movsesian
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The "Voice of the Santur" concert series was launched by Peyman Heydarian in July 2010 at the School of Oriental and African Studies [SOAS, University of London] and since then, has toured concert halls and festivals in European cities such as London, Oxford, Cambridge, Athens and Padova, with a remarkable presence at the rising stars of Asia festival in Hong Kong.

This year we are focusing on Armenian and Iranian Music which share a very similar modal structure. This is why we feel very privileged to have talented Armenian vocalist Rita Movsesian whose mystic oriental Voice fits perfectly with the sound of Santur.

The santur originated in Iran and is played in different musical traditions. Santur is referred to as a hammered dulcimer in English. The "Voice of the Santur" programme is a bridge between different cultures beyond the borders and contributes to the understanding of people from other cultures.

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