Music Performance

By: Aryan Nasrollahi

9th tambourine festival in Sanandaj

SANANDAJ, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The 9th National Tambourine Playing Festival started in the western Iranian city of Sanandaj on Tuesday and will go on through Friday. Artists from Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and India will perform 304 pieces during the event.
2019-08-14 09:21
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

13th National Youth Music Festival

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The 13th National Youth Music Festival is underway at Tehran's Roudaki Hall from 27 July to 27 August, bringing on to stage over 700 music performances in various genres and categories.
2019-07-29 18:51
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Ambátt, an Icelandic duo act of immersive, ‘multidimensional’ electronic music

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – On June 23, Tehran hosted a performance by Icelandic duo act Ambátt, which combines electronic music with instruments. The musicians Pan Thorarensen and Thorkell Atlason define their project as a pursuit of immersive, multidimensional and freeform music.
2019-07-02 13:06
‘Alnam’ brings Azeri orchestra to Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Sunday night was host to an Azerbaijani orchestra performance by ‘Alnam’ ensemble, under the baton of Vahid Alipour.
2019-07-01 12:02
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Iceland’s Ambátt gives a chilling reprieve from a hot summer day in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Icelandic electronic duo act Ambátt, comprising Pan Thorarensen and Þorkell Atlason, gave a chilling performance on Sun. in the Iranian capital, as part of the 4th Tehran International Contemporary Music Festival.
2019-06-24 15:34
VIDEO: Rhysonic wheel automates music

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – New Zealand-based musician Pete O’Connell’s instrument is known as the Rhysonic Wheel, which he created over the course of a year in his garage. The device consists of several wheels, all driven at the same speed and with a common shaft.
2019-06-23 23:39
4Th Tehran Intl. Contemporary Music Fest. unveils program

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The 4th Tehran International Contemporary Music Festival (TCMF) will run from June 21st to 25th, bringing to the Iranian stage a handpicked collection of contemporary music of various genres from around the world.
2019-06-19 11:15
Russian musician Evgeny Grinko to perform in Tehran for first time

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Highly-talented Russian pianist and composer Evgeny Grinko, whose ‘Valse’ is quite famous with the Iranian lovers of soulful piano music, will perform for the very first time in Tehran in mid-July.
2019-06-16 13:53
Iranian Dotar player performs with Schiller in Arena Tour

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iranian dotar player Yalda Abbasi is accompanying German electronic music band Schiller in its concerts across Germany called “Arena Tour”.
2019-05-15 16:30
German orchestra performing at University of Tehran

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – A German orchestra, ‘Ensemble Horizonte’, is performing at University of Tehran’s faculty of Fine Arts on May 4-6.
2019-05-04 16:15
Léo Gandelman to perform in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Brazilian saxophonist and composer Leo Gandelman, notable for his instrumental pop performances, will perform at Eyvan-e Shams concert hall in Tehran on Saturday, April 13.
2019-04-13 14:37
Interview with Sebastian Plano;

The ‘Verve’ of melancholy; “It’s just a feeling I carry inside”

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Argentinean multi-instrumentalist Sebastian Plano talked to MNA about his life as a neoclassical musician, and believes that the melancholic vibe to his compositions stems from having stepped into a rich world of experiences so young, and the need to create music at the time he couldn’t.
2019-03-16 15:38
VIDEO: Sebastian Plano live in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Argentinean multi-instrumentalist musician Sebastian Plano performed a live concert at Andisheh music hall in Tehran on Friday night. He is notable for his electro-acoustic, minimalistic pieces, infused with sweet and melancholic melodies.
2019-03-09 17:06
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

In Between Worlds: Sebastian Plano’s sweet, melancholic melodies on Iranian stage

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Argentinean multi-instrumentalist musician Sebastian Plano performed two shows for the Iranian audience on 7-8 March, taking them through a musical journey on the acoustic wings of somber cello and wheels of sweet electronic music.
2019-03-09 12:47
By: Vahid Abdi, Mina Noei

Tabriz Philharmonic Orchestra concert

TABRIZ, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Tabriz Philharmonic Orchestra performed a concert on Tuesday night in Tabriz, capital city of East Azerbaijan province, conducted by Yashar Shadpour, with Concert-Meister Daniel Jourabchi, and Piano solosit Mania Hosseini.
2019-02-27 15:18
Berlin-based musician ‘Sebastian Plano’ to perform in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Fans of minimalistic and melancholic music in Tehran should turn up for a marvelous opportunity to listen to Sebastian Plano’s sweet and powerful melodies on 7-8 March 2019.
2019-02-27 14:07
By: Majid Haghdoust

Closing ceremony of 34th Fajr Intl. Music Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 34th Fajr International Music Festival, Iran's major music event, was held Tue. night at Vahdat Hall in the presence of culture minister Abbas Salehi.
2019-02-20 11:17
By: Hamid Vakili

4th night of 34th Fajr Intl. Music Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The fourth night of the 34th Fajr International Music Festival brought various kinds of music from classics to Persian folk to pop to the Iranian stage. The festival is Iran's major music event, which will wrap up on Monday.
2019-02-17 11:35
VIDEO: Athelas chamber music performance at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Danish chamber ensemble 'Athelas' performed a concert at Vahdat Hall on Thursday on the second night of the 34th Farj International Music Festival.
2019-02-16 16:26
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Danish chamber ensemble revives Carl Nielsen’s woodwind piece in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen, as one of the leading Danish ensembles in modern compositions, invited Iranian music lovers to enjoy a performance of woodwind pieces on the second night of Farj Intl. Music Festival on Thursday.
2019-02-16 16:11
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Iranian folk music performance at 34th Fajr Music Festival

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – An Iranian folk (regional) music ensemble held a concert on Friday on the third night of 34th Fajr International Music Festival. The major music event will wrap up on Monday.
2019-02-16 15:34
Turkish musical band to perform in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Turkish musical group, Taksim Trio, is set to visit Iran next month to hold a one-day concert in Tehran.
2018-12-29 14:32
Pakistan Embassy organizes 'Mehfil-e- Sama' in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – To promote cultural relations between Tehran and Islamabad, the Embassy of Pakistan organized a 'Mehfil-e- Sama', Qawwali concert in collaboration with the Iranian Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance on Sat. in Tehran.
2018-12-17 09:23
Tehran to celebrate 248th anniv. of Beethoven's birth by Laneri’s recital

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The famous Italian composer, Olaf John Laneri, will stage a piano recital at Tehran’s Roudaki Hall on Thursday in celebration of the 248th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth.
2018-12-11 10:36
By: Masoud Saki

Closing ceremony of 5th Regional & Ritual Music Festival of Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Dubbed 'Ayenedar', the fifth edition of Regional & Ritual Music Festival of Iran wrapped up on Tue. night, awarding 24 prominent musicians who took part in the event.
2018-12-05 09:20
Homayoun Shajarian performs for first time in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian, known for his awesome guttural tricks, will meet with Istanbul's music lovers at the Cemal Reşit Rey (CRR) Concert Hall for the first time tonight as part of the First Istanbul International Folk Music Festival. Shajarian will be accompanied by Tahmoures and Sohrab Pournazeri on stage.
2018-12-04 11:36
VIDEO: Listen to Iranian music performed by people with disabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – An Iranian music band comprised of individuals with different kinds of disabilities, has published a video clip of themselves performing an Iranian traditional song. The video is released on the occasion of December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
2018-12-03 16:42
Italian musician Federico Albanese to perform in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Italian musician and composer Federico Albanese will visit Iran, upon the invitation of RooBeRoo Mansion, to hold a concert on December 7.
2018-11-20 15:42
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Where borders divide, music unites: Poland celebrates national day in Iran with music

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Polish Embassy in Tehran celebrated the centenary of Poland regaining independence with a concert of classical music on Sat. in Vahdat Hall, welcoming diplomatic figures with various nationalities as well as the Iranian music lover community to a few hours of sharing common sentiments.
2018-11-18 16:29
VIDEO: Nilper Orchestra in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The Polish Embassy in Tehran celebrated the centenary of Poland regaining independence by hosting a classical performance on Sat. night at Vahdat Hall. The concert was performed by Nilper Orchestra under the baton of Navid Gohari and guest conductor Martyna Kosecka.
2018-11-18 11:44