Over 80 Iranian ensembles to perform at Fajr Music Festival 

TEHRAN – Over 80 Iranian traditional, pop and classical ensembles will be giving performances during the 35th Fajr Music Festival in Tehran, which will open on February 13, Iran’s Music Office director, Mohammad Allahyari, said in a press conference on Tuesday.

Young harpists join Tehran Symphony Orchestra in recent concerts

TEHRAN – Young harpists Tannaz Beigi and Meredet Mosesian accompanied the Tehran Symphony Orchestra in their recent concerts on Wednesday and Thursday at Vahdat Hall.

Ensembles team up to stage operetta “Dance of Melodies” in Tehran

TEHRAN – Shiftegane Del, a large troupe of female performers, and the Avaze Melal ensemble have teamed up again to stage an operetta entitled “Dance of Melodies” at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on January 3. 

National Orchestra to hold Azerbaijani-Iranian Music Night in Tehran

TEHRAN – Pieces by Iranian musicians and Azerbaijani composers will be performed in Tehran by Iran’s National Orchestra in a program titled “Azerbaijani-Iranian Music Night”.

Ayenedar festival honors Iranian Turkmen musicians 

TEHRAN – The 6th edition of the Ayenedar Regional and Ritual Music Festival was brought to an end at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Sunday by honoring Turkmen musicians this year.

Mourners bid farewell to pop singer Turaj Shabankhani

TEHRAN – Pop singer Turaj Shabankhani, famous for his song “Bahar Bahar” (spring, spring), was laid to rest in the Artists Section of Tehran’s Behesht Zahra Cemetery on Wednesday.

Bel Canto to perform pieces by Giuseppe Verdi in Tehran 

TEHRAN – The Bel Canto Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Italian opera composer Giuseppe Verdi in a concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on December 20.

Iran’s National Orchestra to perform works by Armenian composers in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Orchestra will perform pieces by some Armenian composers in a program titled “Armenian Music Night” in Tehran on December 19.

Iranian director to stage “Mary Poppins” musical in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ahmad Soleimani will stage a musical adaptation of Australian-English writer Pamela Lyndon Travers’ series “Mary Poppins” in Tehran’s Vahdat Hall in November.

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French musician Nicolas Krauze calls Tehran concert difficult task

TEHRAN – French musician Nicolas Krauze who will accompany the Tehran Symphony Orchestra as a guest conductor during its upcoming two concerts has called the program a difficult task.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra to perform with guest conductor Nicolas Krauze

TEHRAN – The Tehran Symphony Orchestra will give a concert under the baton of guest conductor Nicolas Krauze from France at Vahdat Hall on August 21 and 22, the conductor has announced on his website.

Japan’s “Shoplifters” crowned best at Shahr film festival

TEHRAN – Japanese drama “Shoplifters” by Hirokazu Kore-eda was picked as best feature film in the international section of the 7th Shahr International Film Festival, the organizers announced on Monday. 

Weeklong honoring program for maestro Loris Tjeknavorian begins 

TEHRAN – The Iranian-Armenian maestro Loris Tjeknavorian is being honored for his lifetime achievements during a weeklong program, which opened with a concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Thursday. 

Tehran to host performance by Iranian, Italian orchestras

TEHRAN – Musicians from the Giovanile Luigi Cherubini Orchestra and the Tehran Symphony Orchestra will perform a joint concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Thursday.

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Shahrdad Rohani conducts the Tehran Symphony Orchestra during a concert at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on February 6, 2017. Japanese pianist Etsuko Hirose accompanied the orchestra at the performance. (Honaronline/Ramona Mirian)

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Bel Canto Symphony Orchestra to perform Italian operas 

TEHRAN -- The Bel Canto Symphony Orchestra will be performing a selection of best-loved Italian operas under the baton of conductor Nima Panahiha at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on December 14.

Tehran photo exhibit explores latest achievements of government

TEHRAN – An exhibition of photos, films and infographics highlighting the latest achievements of the government opened in Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Saturday.

Car launch at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall sparks frenzy among culture aficionados

TEHRAN – A car show at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall has sparked a storm among cultural figures who claim that holding such events will ruin the reputation of the capital’s most prestigious cultural venue.