The Music of Persia Before listening to our Persian Concert series, take a few moments to familiarise yourself with the history and composition of Persian music. It will lend much to your enjoyment of these traditional songs if you can identify the different instruments and styles as you listen. If you are in need of a music player to enjoy these melodies, be sure to visit our Download thread. You will find links to the free download programs for many of the most popular players. We realise that many of the excerpts you will find in our concert series are time-intensive, especially the MP3s and WAVs. Might we suggest that you simply set a download running, then come back and enjoy the rest of our Persian Gold Festival? Whatever method you take, don't pass up this opportunity to listen to the beautiful and timeless music of Persia. You won't regret the time spent. Brief History Characteristics Dastgah System Compositional Structure Instruments Poetry and Music Bibliography