Meeting Qazvini was akin to meeting a living symbol of Iranian patriotism and artistry. Under his influence, Taleh learned to see poetry not just as verse, but as a mission—a tool for enlightenment and moral reflection. Inspired by Qazvini’s commitment to freedom and beauty, Taleh began to weave the themes of love, loss, and longing into his poetry and music. He was soon regarded as a young talent of extraordinary sensitivity—a musician whose compositions carried both the rhythm of Persian tradition and the quiet soul of a man aware of his cultural roots.
Expansion and Maturity: Tehran in the 1940s
By 1941, Taleh’s artistic presence had expanded beyond the provincial boundaries of Hamedan. Tehran, then the pulsating heart of Iranian modernity, welcomed him as a rising artist. The city’s cultural scene was alive with theater, music, and literature, and Taleh found himself in the company of some of Iran’s greatest masters. He trained in violin under Master Taghi Shaygan, whose precision and artistry left a lasting mark on him. His technical command of the instrument deepened his ability to express emotion through sound—a skill that became the cornerstone of his later compositions.
