FARED SHAFINURY LIVE IN CONCERT - TALES OF RUMI - THE BELOVED

Throughout history, there have been beacons who light the way for others to follow. Rumi is one of them. He writes of a limitless, eternal love that is all-encompassing and void of judgment. His yearning for the Beloved mirrors our most basic yearnings for love, for the awe and majesty of nature, and for the deepest, most intimate relationships we cultivate throughout our lives. Centuries of classical Persian poetry have explored this boundless love. This concert is dedicated to this ancient wisdom that still survives and reverberates today. Let's celebrate a history of inclusion, documented through poetry, and live in the spirit of now, embracing the essence of unabashed love. - Fared Shafinury

Persian American Professionals is honored to present the much-anticipated concert by the legendary Fared Shafinury. Fared Shafinury is a contemporary Iranian American artist, setâr virtuoso, activist, and educator. As a disciple of many prominent setâr masters, Shafinury has dedicated his life to both its preservation and evolution. His discography and live concert appearances chart a path of experimentation with a deep respect and understanding of tradition. Shafinury has created a thriving online school and community, known as the Radif Retreat Institute. He now teaches a wide array of students from across the Iranian global diaspora and beyond with a bilingual and multicultural approach. He is currently recording his third LP album, Microtone (Riz-Pardeh).

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical Persian music at its finest, where Fared Shafinury weaves together poetry and melody, joined on stage by virtuosos Naghmeh Sarang on the Kamanche and Rambod Dargahi on the Tonbak.

Fared Shafinury: vocals, setâr, composition & arrangement
Naghme Sarang: kamânche
Rambod Dargahi: tonbak

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Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Time: 8 pm-10:00 pm (Doors Open at 7:30 pm)
Location: Bates Recital Halls (2406 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712)
Parking instruction: Butler School Parking | Butler School of Music - The University of Texas at Austin

Ticket Information:

• VIP Ticket: $100 per person + processing fee
• General Admission L1: $50 per person + processing fee
• General Admission L2: $25 per person + processing fee
  
• General Admission L3: $17 per person + processing fee

*No Refunds Will Be Issued After Purchase Unless the Event Is Canceled.
*Tickets Must Be Shown at the Door Upon Entry.

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