Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Yasamin Shahhosseini
Concert Postponed: Yasamin Shahhosseini
Due to the ongoing instability in Iran and uncertainty surrounding travel, Yasamin Shahhosseini’s concert in Primrose Potter Salon on Friday 24 April has been postponed until Wednesday 25 November 2026.
We are currently in the process of notifying ticket holders. Ticket holders who are unable to attend the rescheduled date may request a refund, before Monday 1 June 2026, via their original point of purchase. For any questions or refund enquiries, please contact the Box Office team at boxoffice@melbournerecital.com.au
Please keep an eye on your inbox as we will be reissuing tickets for this concert after the refund period ends.
New poetics for the oud.
Yasamin Shahhosseini is an Iranian artist who aspires to redefine the cultural and stylistic possibilities of the oud for a new generation. Steeped in the traditions of Persian classical music, she brings an intuitive, exploratory spirit to a form often bound by convention.
Yasamin's playing is shaped by years of rigorous study in the radif and modal systems of Iran, yet her music never feels constrained by form. Instead, Yasamin carves out a deeply personal space, one that holds introspection and stillness alongside rich melodic invention. Her performances move with the logic of improvisation, drawing on the spiritual and emotional depth of Persian classical music while offering a distinctively contemporary voice.
Duration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets
Standard $50 ($40 Concession)
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About The Artist
Born in Tehran in 1992, Yasamin Shahhosseini started playing the oud at Tehran Music School and then continued studying Persian traditional music at the University of Tehran. She later pursued her master's degree at the University of Macedonia in Greece and is currently continuing her studies as a PhD candidate.
Critics and listeners alike have praised her for bringing a "new poetics" to the oud, and for balancing tradition with experimentation. Her 2015 debut solo album Gahan marked the emergence of a singular artist, committed to both honouring and expanding the expressive capacity of her instrument.
Beyond performance, Yasamin is active as a composer, researcher, and teacher. Her work is grounded in the belief that Persian music, like any living tradition, must continue to evolve - not through reinvention for its own sake, but through honest, embodied artistic practice.
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