Ali Rahbari’s ‘Transfigured Night’ gets kudos in Russia
Iranian maestro Ali (Alexander) Rahbari led the Mariinsky Opera in Russia for the 18th time with a concert titled ‘Transfigured Night.’
The performance, which marked the conclusion of Rahbari’s third artistic season with the opera house, was warmly welcomed by audiences and garnered widespread acclaim, IRNA wrote.
The concert, held on July 18, showcased a brilliant program of early 20th-century masterpieces. The repertoire included Arnold Schoenberg’s mesmerizing ‘Transfigured Night,’ Edward Grieg’s lively ‘Peer Gynt Suite,’ Claude Debussy’s dreamy ‘L’après-midi d’un faune,’ and Maurice Ravel’s passionate ‘Daphnis et Chloé’ and ‘Boléro.’
Rahbari, appointed by the Artistic and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre, Valery Gergiev, has conducted 10 performances this season, captivating audiences with his energetic and expressive style.
The ‘Transfigured Night’ concert stood out not only for its beautiful music but also because it featured a rare piece performed by the renowned Mariinsky Symphony Orchestra. This aspect drew the attention of both media and audiences, making it a highly anticipated event.
Additionally, the concert held special significance for Rahbari, as it brought back memories of his first conduct of Schoenberg’s ‘Transfigured Night’ when he was just 32 years old in Tokyo with the esteemed NHK Orchestra.
With his upcoming engagements in China and beyond, Iranian maestro Ali Rahbari continues to leave his mark on the international classical music scene, appealing audiences and critics alike with his passionate and dynamic performances.