Reza Houshvar

  • Hosein Alizadeh master classes; Dariush Talaii Master classes; Keikhosro pournazeri; Sohrab pournazeri; Mohamad Zolnouri

Reza Houshvar grew up in a family full of music. His mother was his first mentor, singing for him and teaching him Persian classical modal systems (Dastgahs).
He began with “setar” when he was only 9, learning basic techniques from Maestro Behnam Vadani. Then, he followed Maestro Masoud Shoari for a long time, learning “Radif” and “Ostad Saba” style. Later, he had the honour to have Maestro Hosein Alizadeh as his mentor for about 7 years and finally followed Maestro Dariush Talaii for professional Radif techniques and old styles.

Within all these years, his love into “tanbour” drove him to follow “tanbour” as a spiritual instrument and a style of life, until he had the honor to follow Maestro Keikhosro Pournazeri and Maestro Mohamad Zolnouri, learning Kurdish culture and different Kurdish Maqams.

Being a Persian instrumentalist, he established “Sazyar” in 2012 as a trusted hub for those who are looking for decent Persian musical instruments.

Reza has performed in many concerts in Iran and Toronto; at the same time, he has taught “setar” and “tanbur” to many students online.
Performances:

  • West, East, Fire: Tanbur, Piano and fire dance. Tirgan 2019, Harbourfront center Toronto. This show might be nominated as the highest volume of the audience in Tirgan 2019.
  • 8 university concerts ( 3 concerts Setar solo) at universities. 1991-2004
  • Many performances in different khanqahs(some joined by Maestro Amrolah Shah Ebrahimi). 1991- 2012
  • Solo Concert in Niavaran cultural ctr. (Maestro Osman Mohammad Parast) Tehran. 2001
  • Mehrvarzan band . Toronto SHUT Reunion. 2002
  • Many other solo and band concerts in Iran and Canada
Sydney, ACT
Travelling in the local area

Services

More Information

http://www.Houshvar.com/

Details last updated: February 3, 2023