Iran’s Rahbari to conduct Chinese orchestras
Celebrated Iranian conductor and composer Ali Rahbari received an invitation to lead symphony orchestras during the upcoming Shenzhen International Festival in China, scheduled for later this year.
Rahbari is set to conduct two masterpieces by Czech composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák and Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky on October 12, 2023, in the vibrant city of Shenzhen, according to a report from IRNA on Saturday.
The China Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, through this festival, aims to bridge cultural divides among nations across the globe, as highlighted by the festival’s directors.
Ali Rahbari, also known as Alexander Rahbari, extended an invitation to the China Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Iran approximately six years ago. He has previously led the China Philharmonic Orchestra in a remarkable performance held in Beijing.
With a history of participating in major international festivals in cities including Vienna, Pretoria, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Caracas, among others, the Iranian conductor has garnered recognition and acclaim on the global stage.
The Shenzhen International Festival has become a significant event in China’s musical landscape, attracting numerous artists from diverse countries. Rahbari’s participation is expected to add another layer of cultural exchange to the event, enhancing the festival’s mission of fostering international understanding through music.