Dr. Hossein Omoumi, Maseeh Professor of Persian Performing Arts at the University of California, Irvine, is an internationally recognized musician, master of the Persian reed flute (ney), teacher and scholar. He has made it his life’s mission to provide global access to classical Persian music. The Hossein Omoumi Documentary Project is a concrete example of his efforts and is made possible through the support of Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute.The Project includes the production a documentary film entitled “Classical Persian Music – Hossein Omoumi from Isfahan to Irvine” – whose trailer is now available (please click on the link below) – which will introduce the history and beauty of classical Persian music through Professor Omoumi’s innovations in education and musical technology.
The film will engage a diverse audience, following this compelling musician while also providing insight into Persian music itself. A dedicated website, currently under development, will make accessible musical samples as well as educational materials created by Professor Omoumi including unique documentation of classical Persian music using the western clef system. The documentary film and website will be launched early 2015.
On March 15, 2014, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s International Student Association presents its annual International Night on the theme of “A Voyage Through Paradise.” A booth on Iran will feature books, slideshow of pictures from Iran, videos on Persian cuisine and Persian poetry reading with music. Twenty some other cultures will be represented at International Night 2014. The event is free and open to the public.