Nava Music Center started its activities by Kamal Taravati since 1987 and in 1991 assigned the name of Nava as its official name. With foundation of Nava Music Institute this group obtained more capability and integrity. Since foundation, Nava Institute has been teaching music based on Carl Orff (Contemporary German Musician1895-1982) philosophy from beginner to advanced level in fields of play instrument, composing and performing music. Nava, as one of its cultural missions to promote academic and authentic music, has performed many concerts, recitals, choir and ensembles for different occasions and in various fields including Classical, National, Folkloric, Children and Movie music.

Kamal Taravati - Founder

Born in 1956, Hamedan, Kamal has started music and continued his graduate studies in principles of music composing at the Teheran National Music School, Faculty of Fine Arts University of Tehran and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. In these three centers he got familiar with Piano, Flute, Harp, Tombak, Kamancheh (Iranian traditional music instruments) and Violin.

Kamal is a founder of Nava School of Music and has worked with Nava Ensemble and Choir since 1987. He has more than 30 years of experience as a music instructor and a composer and has worked for Iran's national television and radio as an expert in the field of music. He started working with Iran Choir as instructor and conductor from January 2007.

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