The Concert that was not Performed (2010)

0.0/10 72 min Documentary

Overview

This movie is a documentary about Parviz Yahaghi, one of the most famous composers and musicians in Iran, who became isolated after the revolution due to the conditions in Iran. Born in 1935, Parviz Yahaghi, was a regular on the radio show 'Golha' from a young age. Several pre-revolutionary singers such as Mahasti, Homeira and Marzieh became famous for his songs, and with the sound of his violin, many fell in love with Iranian music. He became isolated after the victory of the revolution, although his music was never isolated. Parviz Yahaghi died in February of 2007. The film looks at his life in his own words and in the last years of his life.

Cast

Parviz Yahaghi

Self (archive footage)

Ahmad Reza Ahmadi

Self

Homeyra

Self

Bahman Farmanara

Self

Bijan Taraghi

Self

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