Core Members
Afshar Namvar
Tar Player
Afshar Namvar is an artist who embarked on the journey of playing the Azerbaijani tar at the age of seven. Born in Tabriz, Iran, he holds a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine alongside his artistic endeavors.
From 2015 onwards, Afshar has participated in various orchestras, gaining countless experiences in the field of music. His album “A Thousand Songs from the Caucasus,” a fusion of Eastern and Western music, was released by him and won the prestigious Barbad Award in the special section of Iranian culture at the thirty-first Fajr Music Festival.
He hopes that by listening to his works, you experience moments of joy and tranquility.
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Siamak Razavi
Pianist
Siamak Razavi, born in nineteen eighty-six in Tabriz, began his musical journey at the age of six with the Naghara. At fourteen, he transitioned to the piano, and by twenty-one, he was accepted into the Baku Conservatory of Music to pursue his studies professionally.
In that same year, he released a children’s music album designed for young listeners to enjoy and learn from. His other artistic work includes the release of In the Dream of Profoundity, an instrumental album, and the founding of the “Hermes Music Academy” in twenty sixteen, which has since been dedicated to training a new generation of musicians. In twenty eighteen, he established the “Faraz Moje Hermes Cultural and Artistic Institute” to support cultural development and artistic productions.
In twenty twenty-three, Razavi launched the WhisperSilk band.
Sevan Gasparian
Bassist
Born in 1980 in Tabriz, Savan Gasparian began his musical journey at 14, studying guitar under Vartan Sarkissian’s guidance. He later advanced his training with Vartan Vahramian, where he deepened his knowledge in guitar performance, music theory, and solfège. 2002 he expanded his expertise by learning bass guitar under the renowned Babak Riahipour.
Gasparian has been an active member of several prominent music groups, including the Komitas Choir of Tabriz and the bands Zeytun, Barish, Shimshek, Kondor, and Ani (based in Isfahan). He also collaborated with the Parsa Khayef group at the Snow Festival in Turkey and has performed extensively as both a guitarist and bassist across various cities.
Since 2002, Savan Gasparian has been dedicated to teaching guitar and bass guitar at licensed music schools, inspiring the next generation of musicians.
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Guest Musicians
Behzad Golshani
Kamanche Player
- Founder of Roham Music Group
- Participated in the International Snow Festival in Turkey.
- Achieved first place in the Iranian Classical Ensemble at the Shams and Molana Festivals.
- Awarded as the top composer at the Youth Festival.
- Recognized as the best player for two consecutive years.
Nima Jedari Seifi
Pianist
- Winning second place in the Fajr Music Festival in 2006.
- Winning first place in the Fajr Music Festival in 2007.
- Worked in the music research unit of Cheng Publications from 2005 to 2016 and collaborated in the translation, editing, and preparation of more than 120 specialized music books.
- Establishment and management of Kimia Music educational complex in 2014-1385.
- Working as a composer and musician in Tehran and Tabriz radio stations.
- Teaching at Tehran Girls Conservatory of Music.
- Teaching at Iqbal Azar Conservatory in Tabriz.
- Teaching at Kausar Conservatory of Tabriz
Gholamreza Nabahat
Naghara Player
- Member of the Selection Committee for the Third Azerbaijan Maqam Festival.
- Member of the Rhythm Committee at the Tabriz Music Performers Association.
- First place in the Azerbaijan Maqam Festival.
- Awarded Best Group at the Fajr Festival with the Eghbal Azar Tabriz Ensemble.
- Second place in the Youth Festival with the Shemshak Ensemble.
Behrang Padir
Tombak Player
Born in 1997 in Tabriz, Behrang Padir is a highly accomplished musician with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. He is a skilled player and instructor of the Setar and various percussion instruments, bringing his expertise to students and audiences alike. As the leader of the Padir Ensemble, he has directed and performed in numerous domestic and international concerts, earning recognition for his artistic contributions. Additionally, Behrang is the author of the instructional book “Learning to Play the Daf”, further cementing his role as a dedicated educator in music.
Farshid Bozorgi
Singer
Farshid Bozorgi was born in Tabriz into a family with a rich vocal heritage. At age 10, he discovered his voice through Quran recitation, marking the beginning of his lifelong journey in music.
As a professional artist, Farshid has performed in numerous concerts with orchestras in Tabriz, served as a judge in various music festivals, and authored several artistic articles. He is also the vocalist of two acclaimed Iranian music albums, “Parde-ye Bi-Gah” and “Motreb-e Dard”.In addition to his musical achievements, Farshid Bozorgi is a physician and a pathology specialist, embodying a unique blend of art and science in his professional life.
