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‘Bagshy’ Turkmen Musicians

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Baghshy are traditional musicians in the north-east of Iran who have helped classical Turkmen music to survive to this day. Their mystical music, stemming...
Media Wire

Iranian Singer Habib Mohebian Passes Away

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian vocalist Habib Mohebian, popularly known as Habib, died on Friday June 10 at the age of 63.
Iran in Pictures

Tehran Symphony Orchestra

IFP Media Wire -
Tehran Symphony Orchestra, as seen in this June 6 concert, were led by new conductor Shahrdad Rouhani. They performed Sergei Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concerto,...
Music

Tehran Symphony Orchestra’s New Conductor Gives First Performance

Emad Askarieh -
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra performed its first concert under new conductor Shahrdad Rohani at Vahdat Hall on Wednesday May 25, after the Vienna-based Iranian maestro Ali Rahbari resigned from the orchestra in April.
Environment

Iran Launches Music Festival to Promote Environmental Conservation

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s Department of the Environment has initiated a music festival with the aim of drawing public attention to the protection of the environment.
Europe

Gergiev, Top International Conductor, Invites Rahbari to Conduct St. Petersburg Orchestra

IFP Editorial Staff -
As reported by Tasnim, and translated by IFP, Valery Gergiev, the world-renowned conductor who is directly supported by Vladimir Putin, officially invited Ali Rahbari...
Environment

Saving the Earth Needs a Revolution in Environmental Protection

Emad Askarieh -
The Head of Department of Environment said a big revolution is needed in dealing with nature and the environment in order to save the earth and mankind.
Cultural Heritage

Iran and France Hold Cultural Soiree in Shiraz

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran and France held a cultural night in the historical city of Shiraz on the night of Apr 24.
IFP Exclusive

120 French Musicians to Play at Iran’s Historical Sites

IFP Editorial Staff -
Alliance Française’s symphony orchestra will perform in Tehran, Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, Isfahan and Kashan, under the leadership of an Iranian conductor.
Music

Famous Iranian composer passes away at 93

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian well-known musician, composer and violinist Javad Lashkari died at the age of 93 on Tuesday morning.
Music

Iranian music can safeguard against cultural onslaught: Minister

Golrokh Askarieh -
Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati said that Iran's classical music is a rich treasury of the country's national and religious heritage which can uphold the traditional values against cultural offensives.
Cultural Heritage

Germany’s Leipzig String Concert in Shiraz’s Vakil Historical Bath

IFP Editorial Staff -
Germany’s Leipzig String Quartet performed in the Vakil Bath cultural-historical complex in Shiraz on Sunday evening.
IFP Exclusive

3-Year-Old Tanbur Player Performs at Kermanshah Province Fajr Music Festival

IFP Editorial Staff -
Today, on January 26th, Roshana will be exactly 3 years old. She is already an accomplished Tanbur player. She sometimes sings along when she...
Music

Armenian composer: I am glad I belong to the ranks of the insane

Emad Askarieh -
Armenian composer Loris Tjeknavorian says that he is an Iranian musician who has based his pieces on the Iranian traditional and religious music.
Music

Iran to host Tunisian Oud player Anouar Brahem

Emad Askarieh -
This will be Brahem’s second visit to Iran. His first performance during the 29th International Fajr Music festival was warmly welcomed by Iranian music lovers.
Music

Afghan singer goes onstage in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
My Homeland was the highlight of the event which moved many Afghans and non-Afghans in the audience to tears.
Hard News

Oscar-winning musician highlights attention to details in movie ‘Muhammad (PBUH)’

Golrokh Askarieh -
The movie attempts to depict true features of faith, including compassion as opposed to violence and extremism, said A.R. Rahman.
Music

Iconic Iranian vocalist Shajarian hospitalized in Tehran

Emad Askarieh -
Shajarian’s family has said that the 75-year-old internationally acclaimed maestro will not be receiving any visitors and will soon be discharged.
Iran in Pictures

Iran and China make a cultural milestone (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
A joint concert by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra and the China Philharmonic Orchestra is hoped to open a new chapter in cultural ties between the two ancient nations.
Hard News

Iran issues 110 work permits for foreign media

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Ministry of Culture said that it would immediately examine other requests by foreign media outlets for temporary and permanent work permits in the Islamic Republic.
Music

Iran’s National Orchestra back on stage

Emad Askarieh -
Iran's National Orchestra, led by Farhad Fakhreddini, has resumed its performance after years of absence.
Iran in Pictures

Ayeneh-Dar Regional and Ritual Music Festival (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Tehran’s Rudaki Hall has played host to over 120 musicians from across the country for a second edition of Ayeneh-Dar Regional and Ritual Music Festival.
Crisis

Iranian rock band Piclavier raises awareness for Palestine

Emad Askarieh -
The five-member rock band, Piclavier, has recently received official permission to perform its first live gig.
Iran in Pictures

Alborz Symphony Orchestra observes liberation of Khorramshahr with FM in attendance (PHOTOS)

Emad Askarieh -
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif attends a performance by the Alborz Symphony Orchestra to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr.
Hard News

Iranian maestro Ali Rahbari invited to conduct New York City orchestra

Emad Askarieh -
Ali Rahbari, the conductor of Iran's National Symphony Orchestra, has been invited to serve as chief conductor of Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.
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