Mohammad Reza Mortazavi

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NACHTCAFÉ: CONCERT Mohammad Reza Mortazavi is one of the most outstanding percussionists of our time. The virtuoso from Iran, specializing in Tombak and Daf, developed more than 30 new
striking techniques and significantly influenced the playing of traditional Persian instruments. Today, the highly acclaimed musician lives in Berlin and captivates audiences worldwide with his solo concerts. His highly regarded performances have taken place at the Berlin Philharmonie, the Panthéon in Paris, Villa Medici, and Sydney, among others. Mortazavi combines the highest virtuosity with extraordinary expressiveness and is considered an exceptional artist in his field. Just a few days before Nawroz, the Persian festival of new beginnings and renewal, Mohammad Reza Mortazavi will present his new album "Nexus" in Ettlingen—a sound journey about connection, change, and transformation. With this album, he opens a new chapter in his sound research and expands his musical universe with new elements: singing, electronic effects, and experimental editing techniques blend with his virtuosic playing on Tombak and Daf, merging tradition and innovation into a hypnotic musical experience.

Highlights

• Concert by Mohammad Reza Mortazavi
• Presentation of the new album "Nexus"
• Unique fusion of tradition and innovation

General Information

Mohammad Reza Mortazavi, an outstanding percussionist from Iran, presents his new album "Nexus" at Schloss Ettlingen. The virtuoso on Tombak and Daf combines traditional sounds with modern elements in his concert, offering a hypnotic musical experience.

Location

Schlossplatz 3, 76275 Ettlingen, Germany

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