 Music
and Song in Persia : The Art of Avaz by Lloyd Clifton
Miller
The art of
Persian singing (AVAZ) is unsurpassed in delicacy of expression
and grace. This book is the first full-length analysis of Persian
singing theory and practice, demonstrating the centrality of Persian
elements in the music of the Islamic Middle Ages, their relevance
to both contemporary and traditional Iranian music, and their
interaction with classical Persian poetry and metrics. Based on
seven years of exacting practice and performance by the author
in pre-revolution Iran, MUSIC AND SONG IN PERSIA is comprehensive
in its treatment of instrumental and vocal music. It discusses
song content, the influence of pre-Islamic philosophy and imagery,
the history of Persian music, current preservation efforts, the
structure of traditional music, and performance practices. All
songs are translated, with musical annotation, and there are also
illustrated appendices on instrumentation, masters, and artists.
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