Alireza Elahisahar
Santur Player and Instructor
A student of Master Erfan Hejazi Azad from 2017 to 2024, Alireza began his professional musical career in 2021. His artistic work focuses on traditional, contemporary, and fusion music. By combining the Santur with Western instruments such as piano and guitar, he seeks to expand the boundaries of Iranian music and introduce it to international audiences.
Details:
Professional Experience
Santur player and member of Raha Ensemble, directed by Ghafoor Sheikh, since 2024 in the United Kingdom
Performed concerts in Iran and the United Kingdom at festivals, cultural venues, and artistic events
Selected Performances and Artistic Activities
Santur Solo Performance – Fajr Cultural Center, Tehran (2021)
Concert with Mehr Afshan Ensemble – Bahman Cultural Center, Tehran (2023)
Participation and performance in Iranian Traditional Music Workshop – Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran (2023)
Education
Teaching Santur privately and at music academies (since 2020)
Teaching music theory, including harmony, rhythm, and Iranian musical forms
Teaching solfège and sight-reading
Providing international Santur lessons in English for students outside Iran
Working in fusion music, combining the Santur with Western instruments such as piano and guitar