Ehsan Sharei

Setar Player

... discover the timeless beauty of Persian classical music, rooted in ancient traditions ... let the melodies guide you on a soulful journey beyond words and boundaries ...

About

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My Music Journey

I was born in 1984 in Tehran, Iran. During my early years in elementary school, I discovered my passion for Persian classical music. This passion eventually led me to a traditional instrument-making workshop, where my brother bought me a small Setar made of mulberry wood. In 1997, I began the elementary Setar course with Hamidreza Moradi. After that, I attended the intermediate and advanced courses of Setar and theory of Persian classical music with the great Setar master and virtuoso Massoud Shaari in Tehran. In 2010, I moved to Germany to continue my studies in engineering. Of course, I brought with me everything I had gained from the treasure of Persian classical music.
My musical style is based on the traditional repertoire of the Radif, a vast treasure of melodic figures, rhythms, and scales that have been passed down orally by the masters of Persian classical music to their students for centuries. Furthermore, I am very interested in exploring and reassembling ancient music from past centuries. I believe that these ancient repertoires are the roots and references of Persian classical music and form the basis for composition and improvisation. I am interested in musical dialogues with musicians from other cultures. I believe this is a way of communication beyond languages. My goal is to portray the magic of spiritual music through this communication, creating enchanting and passionate melodies. When I play, I feel like I'm embarking on a journey, and I find joy in bringing my listeners along.

Setar

Setar is a Persian musical instrument dating back many thousands of years. Setar literally means "three strings", but the modern version of setar has four strings because of the doubled bass string. The lute-shaped instrument has a small bowl and long neck. The instrument is not completely standardized, so there are many variations in terms of material, shape, size and sound. Setar is mostly made of mulberry wood, but walnut and maple wood are also used. The strings are made of steel, brass and bronze, which are played with the nail of the point finger. Because of its small size, low and charming tone and lightness, Setar is generally an instrument for personal and meditative music.

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Setar made of mulberry, walnut and maple wood
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Ali-Akbar Farahani (center) master of Persian classical music in Qajar Era, Painting by Sani-ol-Molk

Radif and Dastgah

Radif in Persian classical music is the repertoire of scales, melodic figures and rhythmic patterns arranged in an ascending order of tone and tempo in modal musical systems called Dastgah. Radif consists of seven major Dastgahs, with help of which the musician or singer can represent different musical moods through improvisation. Dastgah is not formed until it is properly performed. During the past centuries, the Dastgahs has been extended and passed orally by the masters of Persian classical music to their disciples in vocal or instrumental forms, and is considered as the base and foundation of the Persian classical music.

Gallery

Setar is made from various woods such as mulberry, walnut, and maple, each contributing to its unique tonal qualities. Setar dimensions are not standardized, allowing for a wide variety of shapes and sound colors. This diversity gives each instrument its own distinct character and resonance.
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A glimpse into my rehearsing and performing music with friends, sharing moments of passion and harmony.
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© Ehsan Sharei, Aachener Zeitung, Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, All rights reserved.

Media

Explore some of my musical creations and compilations through listening and viewing.
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Concerts

Performing concerts occasionally since 2010, many of them hold still a bright place in my memory, particularly the series of 4 concerts at charming Café Libresso in Cologne.
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Teaching

Interested in learning Setar and Persian classical music?

Either in individual lessons or in group workshops, you can learn how to play Setar as an important instrument in Persian classical music. You can also gain a deep understanding of the theoretical and historical aspects of Persian classical music.
Feel free to contact me for elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses in face-to-face or online format.

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Contact

Address

Cologne, Germany

Email

ehsansharei@gmail.com

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Blog

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Dr. Ehsan Sharei
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