Piano solo by Moritz Ernst gets kudos in Iran
Moritz Ernst, a renowned German pianist, staged a solo piano performance at the 39th Fajr International Music Festival held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on February 16, and his performace was highly welcomed by the audiences.
He performed pieces from world-famous composers such as George Frideric Handel, Beethoven, Chopin, Francis Poulenc, Emmanuel Melik Aslanian, and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
This marks Moritz Ernst’s third appearance at the Fajr Music Festival in Iran. His previous performances in 2020 and 2021 were conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On his performance, Ernst expressed that the Fajr International Music Festival is a significant event in Iran, bringing together various music genres, including pop, local, traditional, and classical, as well as featuring international musicians.
He added, “Organizing such musical events plays a vital role in connecting the cultures and arts of different countries.”