Encyclopædia Iranica Honors Persian Vocalist Pari Zangeneh

Encyclopædia Iranica Foundation

Dr. Ehsan Yarshater & Dr. Akbar Ghahary
Cordially invite you to a Cocktail Reception
in honor of

Pari Zangeneh

The internationally Acclaimed Persian Vocalist
On the Occasion of the Release of her Most Recent Book

آن سوی تاریکی

Friday July 29, 2011
6 pm - 8 pm
RSVP by Monday July 25, 2011
Seating is Limited

Pari Zangeneh, the Persian female vocalist of universal acclaim, began her study of music in Iran at a very early age before continuing her studies in Italy, Germany, and Austria. Renowned for her unique opera-style music, Zangeneh’ s beautiful music is both charming and soothing. Her musical portfolio is varied and complex. She has been given as much credit for generating interest in Persian folk music as for her solo performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Florida Symphonic Orchestra.  Her voice has been heard around the globe: at the Palazzo Barbarini in Rome; the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.; Lincoln Center in NYC; Herbst Theatre in San Francisco; Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Salmino, Paris; Hercules Hall, Munich; Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles; to name but a few. She is the recipient of many international awards for her magnificent performances, including the First Medal of Work, the International Gold Medal for Voice, and the title of Ambassador of Good Will.

In 1971, unfortunately, Ms. Zangeneh lost her eyesight in an automobile accident. This incident did not diminish her enthusiasm and passion for life, nor her pursuit of excellence. In addition to her musical performances she has studied and researched the folk music of many countries, and has preserved a wealth of melodious songs and stories. She has authored several books all to critical acclaim. All her writings are available in Braille. Pari Zangeneh is a living proof that physical impairment is no match for ingenuity, imagination and inspiration.

For further information please contact Houra Yavari at hy2101@columbia.edu or
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Persian Cultural Foundation
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Clifton, NJ 07011
T: 973.772.5252

www.persiancultural.org/

Directions (WEST on Route80/Coming from GWB)

Exit #61 Garfield/Elmwood Park (Rt#507). Go down exit ramp to 1st traffic light and turn LEFT. Follow 507 South (River Rd/River Dr) for 1.8 miles to 4th traffic light (Outwater Lane-Dunkin Donuts on Left); make RIGHT over bridge. Turn RIGHT at 1st traffic light. Do not get onto the Route 21 North ramp. Go straight onto the driveway. And go through the parking lot to the side of the building to the driveway to the front of the building to the PCF entrance. Parking Available.

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