TEHRAN – Iranian vocalist Alireza Qorbani will join the Vancouver Opera Orchestra to perform his fellow musician Ahmad Pejman’s “Resurrection” during a concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, Canada on January 20, 2019.

The concert has been organized to pay tribute to Pejman, the U.S.-based Iranian maestro who is famous for his notable operatic and symphonic works, the organizers have announced.

Works by celebrated Iranian composer Hushang Kamkar will be also performed at the concert that will be conducted by Leslie Dala. The Vancouver Bach Choir will also accompany the orchestra during the performance.

The orchestra will also be performing in company with Iranian soprano singer Talin Ohanian and solo pianist Sanaz Sotudeh.

For the very first time in Canada, over 150 musicians will grace the magnificent Orpheum Theatre to perform masterpieces by renowned Iranian composers on the Persian night concert.

Photo: Iranian vocalist Alireza Qorbani.

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