Klemer Trio

Mehrpouya Daneshvar is an Iranian clarinetist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his distinct cross-cultural approach to performance and composition. Originally from Zanjan, Iran, Daneshvar draws on a rich musical background that began in early childhood. Raised in a family of musicians, he started learning tonbak (Iranian hand percussion) at age four and later studied kamancheh (Persian spike fiddle) under masters including Ardeshir Kamkar, Ehsan Zabihifar, and Mehdi Bagheri.

At 17, his musical direction shifted after performing with renowned Turkish clarinetist Hüsnü Şenlendirici in Izmir, which inspired him to pursue the clarinet seriously. He quickly developed a personal style that combines the melodic and modal systems of Iranian classical music (Radif) with the improvisational language of jazz, fusion, and world music. His unique approach has earned him performances at major festivals, including Expo 2020 in Dubai, the World Culture Festival on the National Mall in Washington D.C., and the Berklee International Folk Festival in Boston.

Daneshvar currently resides in Boston, where he was awarded the Berklee College of Music World Tour Scholarship. He is pursuing a dual focus in performance and contemporary writing and production, expanding his practice into music production, film scoring, and music for media and advertising. His compositional work is rooted in storytelling and cultural connection, blending traditional Iranian elements with contemporary sound design.

Klemer Trio will be performing as part of Berklee’s Summer in the City 2026 concert series. View series schedule.