List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2012-04-29

The greatest vocalist of Iran's traditional music (2 times Grammy nominated) Mohammad Reza Shajarian will perform at Ferst Center for the Arts accompanied by Shahnaz Ensemble. Mr. Shajarian and members of the ensemble will perform pieces inspired by legendary Persian poets Hafez and Rumi. Directed by Majid Derakhshani, Shahnaz Ensemble has accompanied maestro Shajarian in many international concerts in Europe, Canada, Australia and USA. Mr. Shajarian has recently been selected as one of the best 50 vocalists of all times by NPR and has received UNESCO's Mozart Medal in 2006 and the 1999 prestigious Golden Picasso Medal among other awards. This concert is a part of the group’s tour of the U.S.