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Persian Persuasion

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Friday, November 18, 2005

Shahram Nazeri is one of most popular singers of Iran and a master of the Persian classical and Sufi repertoires. This weekend he performs a show at Town Hall with his son and disciple, Hafez Nazeri. Today, both artists join us with a live performance. Also, we visit with Rebel. Members of the New York baroque ensemble share their high-octane readings of some of Vivaldi's most popular works. Finally, a look a new sound art exhibition by the group Creative Time. It's called "The Plain of Heaven," and it's inspired by the High Line, the abandoned train line on Manhattan's west side.

Creative Time

A New sound installation about the High Line.
» Creative Time's Web site

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Shahram Nazeri

The "Persian Nightingale," as he's known in has native Iran, joins us with a live performance.
» Shahram Nazeri at Town Hall

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Rebel without a Pause

The New York early music ensemble Rebel gets its Vivaldi on.
» Rebel Baroque Web site

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