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Farhang Foundation proudly presents, Maestro Shardad Rohani's ROUDAKI ORCHESTRA, the inaugural concert at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Schoenberg Hall.Comprised of forty incredible Iranian musicians and featuring violin soloist Cyrus Forough and the Ava Choir.
“As the founder and artistic director, it is my great pleasure to introduce the newly formed Roudaki Orchestra to Southern California.
Named after the renowned ninth-century Iranian poet, singer, and musician Roudaki—celebrated as the “father of Persian poetry”—the orchestra honors his legacy and the cultural heritage he represents.
The name also evokes the splendid Roudaki Hall, built by Eugene Aftandilian and modeled after the Vienna Opera House. Inaugurated by their Majesties Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Farah Pahlavi in 1967, the Roudaki Hall brought classical music to Iran on a stage comparable to the great venues of Europe and the world.
My vision for the Roudaki Orchestra is to celebrate the rich musical traditions of Iran by performing works from both past and contemporary Iranian composers. Additionally, we aim to educate and inspire a new generation of musicians by introducing them to classical music and providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and individuals to play in a professional ensemble.
As we say in our beautiful language:
برگ سبزیست تحفه درویش
(A green leaf is a humble gift).”
Shardad Rohani
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Schoenberg Hall, 445 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States,Los Angeles, California, Beverly Hills
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