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Parviz Meshkatian — Biography

Parviz Meshkatian (1955–2009) was an Iranian composer and santur player whose work expanded the rhythmic and ensemble possibilities of Persian classical music. Born in Neyshabur, he continued his musical education in Tehran with teachers including Nour-Ali Boroumand and Dariush Safvat. He co-founded the Aref Ensemble in 1977 and subsequently participated in Chavosh. Long collaborations with Mohammad Reza Shajarian, together with recordings featuring Shahram Nazeri and Iraj Bastami, formed a substantial part of his career. His playing and compositions developed energetic melodic movement and new rhythmic approaches within traditional forms. Meshkatian also taught, researched Persian music and published collections intended for santur study and performance.