Chemirani ensemble
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Chemirani ensemble is a notable Persian classical music ensemble.
The group is made of Chemirani family:
In 1988, the Chemirani Trio (Bijan, Keyvan and Jamshid) was born and their special chemistry and peerless virtuosity has firmly established the zarb as one of the world’s foremost percussion instruments.
Jamsid Chemirani was born in Tehran
in 1942. he has studied the tombak since the age of eight. His teacher was Hossein Tehrani
. Under his demanding tutelage, Chemirani made rapid progress and soon became a brilliant player. Since his arrival in Paris
in 1961 he has taught at the Centre d'Etudes de Musique Orientale in the Paris Sorbonne
Institut de Musicologie. He has performed with eminent Iranian musicians Dariush Safvat
, Daryush Talai and Madjid Kiani.
Born in Paris in 1968, Keyvan Chemirani started learning the zarb at the age of 13. Taught by his father, he soon assimilated the traditional technique. He studied for his masters in mathematics until 1989, when he launched an international career as soloist and accompanist.
Bijan Chemirani began studying zarb early on with his father Djamchid and his brother Keyvan. He also plays the daf
, riqq, and cajon
. He has issued an album, Gulistan:Rose Garden along with Ross Daly
.
Since their inception as rhythmic masters, the trio Chemirani have branched out (both individually and as a group) inter-culturally. They've recorded and performed with folk and classical music genii from around the world. Although the Indian tabla have been long-known for density/diversity of sound, Keyvan's Heartbeat of the Orient album features tracks demonstrating the comparability of the Persian tombac to the Indian tabla.
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The group is made of Chemirani family:
- Bijan Chemirani
- Djamchid Chemirani
- Keyvan Chemirani
- Maryam Chemirani
In 1988, the Chemirani Trio (Bijan, Keyvan and Jamshid) was born and their special chemistry and peerless virtuosity has firmly established the zarb as one of the world’s foremost percussion instruments.
Jamsid Chemirani was born in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
in 1942. he has studied the tombak since the age of eight. His teacher was Hossein Tehrani
Hossein Tehrani
Hossein Tehrāni , was an Iranian musician and tonbak player. He is regarded as the father of the modern tonbak.-Early life:...
. Under his demanding tutelage, Chemirani made rapid progress and soon became a brilliant player. Since his arrival in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in 1961 he has taught at the Centre d'Etudes de Musique Orientale in the Paris Sorbonne
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris...
Institut de Musicologie. He has performed with eminent Iranian musicians Dariush Safvat
Dariush Safvat
Dariush Safvat is an internationally renowned and well-respected Persian music master and ethnomusicologist. Along with Nur-Ali Borumand, Dr. Safvat was the co-founder and a former director of the Center for Preservation and Propagation of Iranian Music. Some credit Dr. Safvat with saving...
, Daryush Talai and Madjid Kiani.
Born in Paris in 1968, Keyvan Chemirani started learning the zarb at the age of 13. Taught by his father, he soon assimilated the traditional technique. He studied for his masters in mathematics until 1989, when he launched an international career as soloist and accompanist.
Bijan Chemirani began studying zarb early on with his father Djamchid and his brother Keyvan. He also plays the daf
Daf
A daf is a frame drum used as a musical instrument in popular and classical music. The term daf is used in Iran / Kurdistan for a large drum that has a series of four interlinked rings in the frame. Daf is mostly used in Middle East, Iran, Armenia, Pakistan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan and ...
, riqq, and cajon
Cajón
A cajón is a box-shaped percussion instrument originally from Peru, played by slapping the front face with the hands.-Origins and evolution:...
. He has issued an album, Gulistan:Rose Garden along with Ross Daly
Ross Daly
Ross Daly is a world musician who specializes in music of the Cretan lyra. Although of Irish descent, he has been living on the island of Crete for over 35 years.-Biography:...
.
Since their inception as rhythmic masters, the trio Chemirani have branched out (both individually and as a group) inter-culturally. They've recorded and performed with folk and classical music genii from around the world. Although the Indian tabla have been long-known for density/diversity of sound, Keyvan's Heartbeat of the Orient album features tracks demonstrating the comparability of the Persian tombac to the Indian tabla.
Works
- Windhorse Riders (Djamchid's project with David Hykes - diphonic singer)) (1989)
- LET THE LOVER BE, David HykesDavid HykesDavid Hykes is a composer, singer, musician, author, and meditation teacher. He was one of the earliest modern western pioneers of so-called overtone singing, and has developed since 1975 a comprehensive approach to contemplative music which he calls Harmonic Chant...
with Persian zarb master Djamchid Chemirani; label: Auvidis (1991) - Vocal Calligraphy: the Art of Classical Persian Song. (vocals by: Alireza GhorbaniAlireza GhorbaniALIREZA GHORBANI was born in 1972 in Tehran, Iran. He began his career by reciting the Holy book of Quran. Since he was very interested in old Iranian traditional music, he started learning it eagerly. In 1984, he was fascinated by compilation of poetry and music and the insight of Iranian Music...
) - Zarb Duo et Solo (Keyvan) (1997)
- Trio de Zarb (Bijan, Djamchid, and Keyvan) (1999)
- Alazar (Keyvan Chemirani, Montanaro, Rizzo) (2000)
- Gulistan (Bijan's album with Ross Daly - Cretan multi-instrumentalist) (2001)
- Qalam Kar (The entire trio) (2002)
- Eos (Bijan's project) (2002)
- Falak (Keyvan's album with Neba Solo - African belefon player)) (2003)
- Le Rhythme de la Parole I (Keyvan) (2004)
- Kismet (Bijan's album with Stelios Petrakis on Buda Musique records) (2004)
- UrnaUrna (singer)Urna Chahar Tugchi, known as Urna, is a Mongolian singer and player of the yangqin.-Biography:Urna was born into a family of herders in the grasslands of the Ordos district in Inner Mongolia in a society where song was a ubiquitous part of everyday life...
: Amilal (Keyvan and Djamchid with Mongolian singer "Urna") (2005) - Ross Daly: Microkosmos (supported by Chemirani) (2005)
- Le Rhythme de la Parole II (The Rhythm of Speech Vol. 2 - features all three Chemirani with Iranian, African, and Indian accompaniment) (2006)
- Battements Au Cœur De l'Orient (Heartbeat of the Orient - Keyvan's project with Anindo Chatterjee, tabla; also includes Maryam Chemirani as vocalist) (2007)
See also
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- Masters of Persian Music
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