40th International Fajr Music Festival

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  • Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi 2025-02-17 15:10

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    Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi

    TEHRAN- The closing night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall hosted a special performance dedicated to the renowned composer and pianist, Javad Maroufi. The evening featured a piano performance by Mohammadreza Amirghasemi. Amirghasemi, himself a composer and pianist, presented a selection of lesser-known compositions by the late Master Maroufi, offering a unique experience for Iranian piano enthusiasts.

  • Vahdat Hall hosts Iranian, Dutch musical collaboration 2025-02-16 22:59

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    Vahdat Hall hosts Iranian, Dutch musical collaboration

    TEHRAN- On the fifth night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival, Tehran’s Vahdat Hall hosted a joint concert by Afro Anatolian Tales from the Netherlands and Nushe Band from Iran. Sjahin During and Bram Stadshouders from the Netherlands and Bence Huszar from Hungary are members of the Afro Anatolian Tales. The Iranian musicians in the Nushe Band include Niusha Barimani, Rokhsareh Rostami, Niloofar Ebrahimi, Donya Fathi, Azin Malekzadeh, and Setareh Hatef.

  • Iranian singer Ali Zand-Vakili performs at Fajr Music Festival 2025-02-16 22:53

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    Iranian singer Ali Zand-Vakili performs at Fajr Music Festival

    TEHRAN – Iranian vocalist Ali Zand-Vakili took the stage on Saturday, the fifth day of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival, at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall. Zand-Vakili treated the audience to a selection of his most beloved hits, met with resounding cheers and applause from the enthusiastic crowd.

  • Afro Anatolian Tales 2025-02-16 21:03

    Vahdat Hall hosts Iranian, Dutch musical collaboration

    TEHRAN- On the fifth night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival, Tehran’s Vahdat Hall hosted a joint concert by Afro Anatolian Tales from the Netherlands and Nushe Band from Iran.

  • Nostalgic Iranian songs revived by Chakavak Orchestra at Fajr Music Festival 2025-02-15 15:15

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    Nostalgic Iranian songs revived by Chakavak Orchestra at Fajr Music Festival

    Tehran – On Friday, the Chakavak Music Orchestra took the stage at the 40th Fajr International Music Festival, delivering a performance of nostalgic songs, some of which were presented for the first time in half a century. Led by conductor Reza Shayesteh, the Chakavak Music Orchestra brought to life beloved Iranian national and cultural pieces, celebrating Iran's rich musical heritage.

  • Iranian, Indian musicians 2025-02-14 19:48

    Iranian, Indian musicians unite for Fajr Music Festival performance 

    TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, the 40th International Fajr Music Festival featured a joint performance by Iranian and Indian musicians at Tehran's Vahdat Hall, showcasing a fusion of Indo-Persian music.

  • "A Night with Morteza Mahjubi" celebrates Iranian classical music at Fajr Festival 2025-02-14 14:16

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    "A Night with Morteza Mahjubi" celebrates Iranian classical music at Fajr Festival

    TEHRAN – Ghazal Nazer Fasihi presented "A Night with Morteza Mahjubi" at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall on Thursday, showcasing Iranian classical music as part of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival. Nazer Fasihi, a skilled Iranian pianist, performed a selection from the traditional repertoire of Iranian classical music, featuring pieces by the celebrated Morteza Mahjubi, as well as works by other luminaries such as Habibollah Badiei, Fazlollah Tavakkol, and Parviz Yahaghi.

  • Iranian, Indian musicians unite for Fajr Music Festival performance 2025-02-14 13:54

    Photo: Bahman Vakhshour

    Iranian, Indian musicians unite for Fajr Music Festival performance

    TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, the 40th International Fajr Music Festival featured a joint performance by Iranian and Indian musicians at Tehran's Vahdat Hall, showcasing a fusion of Indo-Persian music. The concert, titled "The Encounter," was orchestrated by Iranian musician Vahid Airian. Distinguished Indian artists Amano Manish (slide guitar), Uday Ramdas (tabla), and Pavan Shrikant Naik (vocals and harmonium) shared the stage with Iranian musicians Mojtaba Kalantari Khorrami (daf), Alireza Shahbazi (guitar), and vocalists/tanbur players Nasrin Abdolvand, Sarina Amrollahi, Zahra Gomari, Leila Yekani, Babak Ghiasvand, Alireza Rostami, and Mohammadreza Rostami.

  • Music 2025-02-13 22:47

    40th International Fajr Music Festival honors two veteran musicians at opening ceremony

    TEHRAN-The opening ceremony of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival was held at the Boys' Music Conservatory in Tehran on Tuesday.

  • International Fajr Music Festival 2025-01-29 20:02

    Fajr Music Festival to honor resistance with new award

    TEHRAN- The upcoming edition of the International Fajr Music Festival will feature an award named "Peace and Resistance," the organizers have announced. 

  • Music 2025-01-25 22:25

    By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

    40th International Fajr Music Festival to host 6 international musicians, bands

    TEHRAN-The 40th International Fajr Music Festival aims to enhance the artistic quality of the festival based on the available resources, focusing on more serious and art music, said the head of the Music Office at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ahmad Sadri.