Lecture-Recital Programs
Ms. Bahrami has created a portfolio of lecture-recital programs for universities, cultural institutions, and interfaith organizations. Her repertoire includes "Classical
Music of Persia," "Music and Spirituality," "Understanding
Multi-Cultural Identity through Artistic Expression," and "Traces of
Ancient Persian Melodies in Andalusia."
Depending on an audience's interests, Ms. Bahrami can either expand or
de-emphasize the lecture component.
"All in all, we could have not wished for a more enriching program, one that opened up new avenues of awareness and appreciation in our journey of coming to a better understanding of our world." - Professor Ellen Echeverria, George Washington University School of Languages
"Everyone has found her work to be incredibly enlightening and inspiring. She has broadened our horizons in many ways. Even weeks after her presentation, students are still discussing ideas that she introduced." - Professor Laura Renninger, Shepherd University School of Music
"Roya
is both an exceptional virtuoso soloist and the consummate
collaborative musician. The mysticism she brings to her music transcends the divides of culture and
politics."
- Professor Victor Vicente, The George Washington University School
of Music
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Roya Ensemble Bios
Roya Bahrami: Founder, Composer, Santur, Vocals
Roya Bahrami has performed at numerous venues throughout North America, including the National Gallery of Art, the Smithsonian Institution's Freer and Sackler Galleries, the Library of Congress, New York University, University of Washington, the Portland Art Museum, George Washington University, and Shepherd University of West Virginia. She has appeared on Spain's national television Program "Imaginaria." Ms. Bahrami regularly offers lecture-recitals for the performing arts, cultural, and academic institutions.
Jonathan Seligman: World Percussion: Daf, Bodhran, Riqq, Djembe
Jon Seligman has worked at McDaniel College in Maryland since 1993, teaching percussion, percussion pedagogy, percussion ensemble and world music. Mr. Seligman's performing and recording credits include McDaniel College Faculty Jazz Quintet, Michael Formanek's Minor Infractions Ensemble, Jon Metzger, Global Percussion Trio, the Lancaster, Reading and York Symphony Orchestras, Robert Macht, Tim Jenkins, and Towson State University Faculty Jazz Ensemble.
Harry Appelman: Keyboards
Mr. Appelman has toured the U.S. and Canada with the Woody Herman Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra and was one of three prizewinners in the 1989 Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Mr. Appelman has been chosen twice to participate in U.S. State Department music tours to South & Central America, Eastern Europe, Cyprus, and Turkey. Harry Appelman was named in Washingtonian magazine's list of best area jazz artists in 2003.
Richard Marlow: Flamenco Guitar
Richard Marlow has mastered his art under the tutelage of the celebrated flamenco guitarist Gerardo Nuñez of Spain. Mr. Marlow has appeared at The Kennedy Center, The Baltimore Museum of Art, Strathmore Hall, and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. He has performed with the Danza del Rio Flamenco Company, Ana Martinez Dance Company, and Arte Flamenco Dance Company. Mr. Marlow appeared as the lead guitarist in a number of flamenco shows that toured the US in 2004-2006.
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