Lily Afshar

Lily Afshar

Saturday, November 5, 2016 . 3 PM
Lily Afshar

Event Attributes

The Roshan Institute for Persian Studies at UMD is excited to host an extraordinary artist, Lily Afshar, a true citizen of the world. Acclaimed as "one of the world's foremost classical guitarists" according to Public Radio International, Lily Afshar is a virtuosa who brings passion to her performance. Her unique life story finds expression in her art. The Washington Post has described her onstage performance as "remarkable, impeccable." She is the only classical guitarist in the world who blends excellent formal training in the United States and Europe with the rich cultural heritage of Persia to bring audiences an extraordinary musical experience.