List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2012-08-10

Hossein Alizâdeh is one of Iran's leading classical composers and musicians. A virtuosic player of the six-stringed Persian tar, four-stringed Persian sehtar and eleven-stringed Azeri tar, Alizadeh has continued to extend the musical traditions of his homeland.

Alizâdeh established the Hamavayan Ensemble in 1989 with a new approach to the traditional Iranian choral singing. Accompanied with traditional instruments, this ensemble has appeared in many of Alizadeh's compositions including New Secret, Gabbeh, Songs of Compassion and Endless Vision.

He returns to London for an unforgettable evening of music, joined on stage by Armenian musical star Djivan Gasparyan.

Find out more on the Barbican website.