Tania Eshaghoff
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Tania Eshaghoff is a contemporary pianist
and musical performer. Her Jewish family fled the politically unstable country during the rise of the Islamic Revolution
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Her music is inspired by the Iranian culture and exhibits great Persian melodic influence while equally displaying a degree of Western styles. She has this to say about Persian music:
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
and musical performer. Her Jewish family fled the politically unstable country during the rise of the Islamic Revolution
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution refers to events involving the overthrow of Iran's monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the...
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Her music is inspired by the Iranian culture and exhibits great Persian melodic influence while equally displaying a degree of Western styles. She has this to say about Persian music:
"At such a young age it was the simplicity of Persian music that attracted me. The melody and sound is so strong that it can stand-alone. It does not need the accessories nor a decorative back beat. It is pure, emotional, yet strong and unique in its interpretation."