Includes compact disc of Rose without thorns, the recording analyzed in the text (Touraj Kiaras, voice, with instrumentalists). The pre-composed pieces are by Farāmarz Pāyvar.
Part 1. Touraj Kiaras. Historical context ; Learning ; Career development ; Westernization and tradition ; Exile
Part 2. Analytical frameworks. Approaches ; Indigenous categories ; Terminology ; Creativity
Part 3. The present performance. Format ; Analysis : background ; 3a. The pre-composed pieces. Pīshdarāmad ; Moqaddame ; Tarāne ; 3b. The radif section. Darāmad ; Chakāvak ; Leyli o majnun ; Ney-e dāvud ; Bidād ; Forud ; 3c. The pre-composed pieces. Tarāne ; Reng
Part 4. Epilogue.
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Touraj Kiaras and Persian classical music : an analytical perspective by Owen Wright. ISBN 9780754663287. Published by Ashgate in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
