Iranian conductor Rahbari joins Hangzhou Asian Games
Iranian composer and internationally acclaimed orchestra conductor Ali Rahbari performed a concert at the Opera House in Hangzhou, China on October 6, coinciding with the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games, where Iranian athletes were competing.
He was joined by the famous German pianist Gerhard Oppitz as they performed in the Hangzhou Opera House on the closing days of the Asian Games, according to IRNA. This performance coincided with the 15th anniversary celebration of the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring significant works by the renowned German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, accompanied by the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra. The program included the ‘Overture to Egmont,’ ‘Concerto No. 5’, and ‘Symphony No. 3’ from Beethoven’s renowned compositions, which received a warm welcome from the Chinese audience.
Rahbari has been invited to lead the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, China, at the International Festival in Shenzhen.
Hangzhou, China, has been hosting the Asian Games from September 23 to October 8. These games feature the participation of 45 Asian countries, encompassing 40 sports fields, with over 12,500 athletes, including Iran’s representation in 34 different sports. Currently, Rahbari is serving as a guest conductor at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, alongside the renowned Valery Gergiev. He has been invited to conduct these orchestras in late September, collaborating with several international soloists.
In 2015, Ali Rahbari was invited to conduct the China Philharmonic Orchestra in Beijing, which led to a reciprocal invitation for the orchestra to perform in Tehran.
Under Rahbari’s guidance, they held a concert at the prestigious Vahdat Hall in Tehran, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.