Music Performance

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
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

Iran's National Orchestra commemorates Ashura

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran's National Orchestra staged a performance Mon. night at Vahdat Hall in downtown Tehran, in commemoration of Ashura.
2018-11-06 11:37
By: Mehran Riazi

Staging ‘recent experiences’ underway in Mehrgan Theater Hall

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Showcasing drama ‘recent experiences’, directed by Sara Darouforoush is running in Mehrgan Theater Hall in Tehran.
2018-10-13 11:55
By: Asghar Khamseh

12th Natl. Youth Music Festival on 4th day

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The 4th day of 12th National Youth Music Festival was held on August 16 in Niavaran Cultural Complex. The festival kicked off on August 13 and will wrap up on September 9 in folk and classical music categories.
2018-08-17 17:30
'Show of Hands' music festival returns to Tehran for 2nd year

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The second edition of 'Show of Hands' festival will bring several musicians from across Europe to Tehran to perform a string of special 'surprise' musical events from September 1-6.
2018-08-12 10:30
Iranian violinist to perform solo at 2018 Český Krumlov fest.

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian violinist Amin Ghaffari will perform a solo piece at the 27th International Český Krumlov Music Festival in Czech Republic.
2018-08-05 11:05
By: Mohsen Hajibabaei

Fakhreddini conducts 'Culture and Art Orchestra' in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Maestro Farhad Fakhreddini conducted 'Culture and Art Orchestra' on Thursday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall. The orchestra was organized to celebrate 50 years of Fakhreddini's efforts to promote Iranian music.
2018-08-04 11:51
By: Yasser Nazifi Gilavan

Artists, musicians pay homage to veteran Iranian musician

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Maestro Mousavi, a renowned Iranian Ney player, was commemorated on last Thursday in Tehran concurrent with his 72nd birthday.
2018-05-15 12:45
French pianist Richard Clayderman announces shows in Tehran

TEHRAN, May. 07 (MNA) – Best-selling French pianist Richard Clayderman has confirmed, that for the first time ever, he will bring his New Age and Classical music to Tehran in Summer.
2018-05-07 11:31
VIDEO: Ludovico Einaudi live in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – World-renowned, award-winning Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi and his five-man band performed for three consecutive nights to an enthusiastic Iranian audience.
2018-04-28 16:11
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

I trust my heart, says Ludovico Einaudi about his successful musical career

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Award-winning Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi, who is scheduled for three shows in Tehran starting Tue., says he follows his heart in creating music, citing 'luck' as the factor that his passion aligned itself with something that a lot of people like.
2018-04-24 15:51
VIDEO: Ludovico Einaudi attends Q&A panel in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – World-renown Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi attended a Q&A panel with the press a day before his scheduled shows in Tehran. In this part, he talks about the music video for 'Elegy for the Arctic' where he plays on a grand piano balanced on a fragile raft to lament and warn about climate change and the melting of glaciers. "I am happy that this was seen by millions of people," he says.
2018-04-24 10:51