The Soulful Resonance of the Persian tar
Bridging Cultures Through Music
Intercultural Music Dialogue: The Soulful Resonance of the Persian tar
Presented by Sydney Conservatium of Music
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Time: 16:00 – 17:00 (45mins Lecture Recital | 15mins Q&A)
Venue: Recital Hall West, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
About the Event
It gives us great pleasure to introduce the next speaker in our Performance Practice Development series, "Bridging Cultures Through Music" — the acclaimed Iranian-born composer and tar virtuoso, Hamed Sadeghi. This session continues our exploration of intercultural dialogue, using music as a bridge to foster mutual understanding and meaningful collaboration between diverse musical traditions.
Persian classical music is a tradition of profound depth and emotional resonance. In this lecture-recital, Hamed will delve into:
Aesthetics & Rhythm: How Persian traditions shape phrasing, ornamentation, and unique time feels.
Instrumental Techniques: Exploring the haunting tonal qualities of the tar and its integration into contemporary and improvisational settings.
Reflective Performance: Navigating the balance between cultural authenticity and artistic innovation in a globalized musical landscape.
About the Artist
Trained as a Persian classical musician in Tehran, Hamed Sadeghi is a Sydney-based composer and tar player whose works have reached global audiences. From the Sydney Opera House to the London Jazz Festival, his music has been praised for its evocative and soulful quality.
As a composer, Hamed has released 8 critically acclaimed albums and received nominations for the ARIA Awards (Best World Music and Best Jazz Album), the APRA Art Music Awards, and the Sydney Theatre Awards for his extensive work in theatre and dance scoring. He is the leader of the Eishan Ensemble and has toured with legendary Persian maestro Shahram Nazeri.
Participation
All Welcome. This session invites students, faculty, and the public to engage with the processes of intercultural exchange and explore how technical and expressive skills are refined through global musical dialogue.
Curator: Dr. Lu Liu (Discipline Leader, Intercultural Music)
Facilitator: Dr. Jeremy Rose
Project Support: Yun Zhou
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music's Intercultural Music Program is generously supported by Paolo Hooke and Fan Guo.