Name: The Legacy of Jalil Shahnaz
Start: 2025-11-14T20:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-14T22:00:00-08:00
Location: Lani Hall

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Nov 14 2025

lectures-symposia

Lani Hall

The Legacy of Jalil Shahnaz honors one of the most distinguished masters of the tar and a towering figure in Iranian contemporary music. Shahnaz was not only a guardian of Persian classical tradition but also a visionary who expanded its expressive boundaries with unmatched creativity. This series of lectures, performances, and discussions explores his music, artistry, and enduring influence, offering young musicians and scholars new insights into his achievements and inspiring them to carry his legacy forward.

Research Presentation by Ghasem Rahimzadeh
Moderated by Shahab Paranj

This program is made possible thanks to generous funding from Farhang Foundation.

This event is made possible by the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music.

Like most of UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s programs, this event is FREE! Early arrival is recommended. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. No RSVP required.

While Inside the Venue:

No Food or Drink allowed in the theater.

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Ticketing

This event is FREE! No RSVP required. Early arrival is recommended.

PARKING

Self-service parking is available at UCLA’s Parking Structure #2 for events in Schoenberg Music Building and the Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center. Visitor parking is marked by a green circle and the letter “P” and is on the lower levels (do not go up the ramp to levels 3-7). Costs range from $5 for 1 hour to $17 for all day. Evening rates (after 4 p.m.) are $3-$6 for 1 to 2 hours and $12 for all night. Please verify all rates with campus parking, as they are subject to change. Learn more about campus parking.

ACCESSIBILITY

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is eager to provide a variety of accommodations and services for access and communications. If you would like to request accommodations, please do so 10 days in advance of the event by emailing ADA@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu or calling (310) 825-0174.

PHOTOGRAPHY

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FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink may not be carried into the theaters. Thank you!

Acknowledgment

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

We would also like to acknowledge the impact on our city and community of the recent wildfires and their aftermath. We believe that art and scholarship can provide comfort in times of great suffering.