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Darya DadvarIranian opera singer in the soprano range
Date of Birth: 01.01.1971
Country:  France |
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Early Life and Education
Dariya Dadvar, a lyric soprano opera singer of Iranian descent, was born in Mashhad to parents from the Gilan province. From a young age, she displayed a natural talent for singing, encouraged by her mother, a painter and artist. In 1991, Dadvar traveled to France, where she pursued her education and obtained a degree in Baroque singing in 2000.
Artistic Style
Dadvar's unique artistic style combines traditional Iranian melodies and genres with Western forms. Her exposure to opera at age 14 influenced her musical trajectory. While she prefers not to be labeled solely as an "opera singer," she blends elements of classical music, folk songs, and her own arrangements. Dadvar draws inspiration from renowned Persian singers such as Gamar-ol-Moluk Vaziri, Elaheh, Delkesh, and Shoosha. Her Baroque vocal training also informs her approach to blending traditional Iranian music with Baroque style.
Dadvar's versatility extends to her ability to perform in numerous languages, including Persian, French, English, and several Iranian dialects. She credits her training in opera for her language proficiency, as she studied and analyzed five core opera languages. Dadvar is influenced by musicals such as "The Sound of Music" and "My Fair Lady," and incorporates elements of contemporary music into her repertoire.
Concert Performances
Dadvar's professional debut was in 1999, performing arias from Étienne Méhul's "Joseph in Egypt" at the Théâtre Impérial in Compiègne. The same year, she presented her first concert of Iranian folk songs in Avignon, France. In 2004, she gave a solo concert in Persian at the Lincoln Center.
A significant milestone in her career was her performance in Tehran's Roudaki Hall, accompanied by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia. She sang the part of Tahmineh in the opera "Rostam and Sohrab." Despite official permission, the concert faced criticism from the Basij, leading to its cancellation after the first night. Dadvar's response to this incident reinforced her determination to pursue music as a profession.
Discography and Projects
To date, Dadvar has released two albums. Her repertoire includes rearrangements of Iran's first national anthem, which has garnered significant attention online. She has collaborated with artists like Homay and the musical group "Voice of the World."
