Chapter I - Abgineh Museum of Tehran
ABOUT CHAPTER I
Filmed at the Abgineh Museum of Tehran, the first chapter of ABGINEH LIVE SESSION brings together eleven musical performances exploring Iranian classical traditions, contemporary composition, improvisation and cross-cultural repertoire.
Conceived and produced by Amir Panahi and Directed by Parisa Khorshidi through Art Corner Platform, the chapter features a diverse group of musicians and instruments, each contributing a distinct artistic voice.
The museum’s architecture, light and historical atmosphere become part of the visual language of the performances, creating a dialogue between music, cultural heritage and contemporary expression.
Each performance stands as an independent audiovisual work, while together they form a unified artistic chapter.
Official Trailer
ON THE FIG BRANCH (BAR SHAKHEYE ANJIR)
Soheil Mokhberi | Solo Kamancheh
Music by: Soheil Mokhberi
Dedicated to: Bahman Mohassess
Duration: 6:15
EFFIGY (TEMSAL)
Soheil Mokhberi | Solo Kamancheh
Music by: Soheil Mokhberi
Dedicated to: Ali Asghar Bahari
Duration: 12:13
DUET TANBUR & PERCUSSION
Arash Shahriari & Ali Gerami | Tanbur & Percussion
Improvisation based on: The Radif of Iranian Classical Music
Duration: 22:39
DUET TAR & PERCUSSION
Arash Shahriari & Ali Gerami | Tar & Percussion
Improvisation based on: The Radif of Iranian Classical Music
Duration: 30:05
DUET FOR DOUBLE BASS & ACCORDION
Arif Mirbaghi & Kaveh Ghaffari | Double Bass & Accordion
Reinterpretation of folk music from different cultures
Duration: 28:57
Production & Credits
Contemporary Iranian musical expression in dialogue with heritage, space and architecture.
Filmed and produced in Tehran, 2020–2023
Director & Creative Producer: Parisa Khorshidi
Producer & Artistic Director: Amir Panahi
Audiovisual Production: Art Corner Platform
International Cultural Representation: ABGINEH Association, France
We extend our sincere gratitude to Maestro Hossein Alizadeh, Mani Jafarzadeh, and Hamid Vakilbashi, former Director of the Abgineh Museum of Tehran, for their invaluable support and contributions to the realisation of Chapter I of ABGINEH LIVE SESSION.
PARISA KHORSHIDI, Director & Creative Producer
Parisa Khorshidi is an Iranian filmmaker, creative director and cultural producer specialising in visual storytelling, artistic expression and cultural heritage. She is the co-founder of Art Corner Platform and Executive Director of ABGINEH Association in France, contributing to the development of international artistic and audiovisual projects.
As Director of ABGINEH LIVE SESSION, she shapes the series’ cinematic identity and visual narrative, connecting musical performance with architecture, atmosphere and cultural memory.
AMIR PANAHI, Producer & Artistic Director
Amir Panahi is an Iranian cultural producer, entrepreneur and strategic leader with a background in international project development, creative production and cross-cultural collaboration. As founder of Art Corner Platform and President of ABGINEH Association in France, he leads the strategic vision, artistic development and international partnerships of both initiatives.
As the creator and producer of ABGINEH LIVE SESSION, he conceived the original concept and directed its artistic and production strategy, bringing together music, cultural heritage and audiovisual storytelling.
SCREENING & DISTRIBUTION
Chapter I is available for broadcast, streaming, festival screenings, museum and cultural institution presentations, curated programmes and educational screenings, subject to agreement and applicable rights.
*Available Formats*
Complete Chapter — 11 Musical Performances
Selected Individual Performances
For screening enquiries, distribution opportunities and cultural programming, please contact ABGINEH Association.