Saturday, March 26 2022
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
Concert Timings:
March 26, 2022, 8:00 pm
Celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, with the Farhang Foundation and Pacific Symphony! A traditional festival that marks the beginning of spring, Nowruz is a time to celebrate the “rebirth of nature” and wash away the past. Joining the Symphony for this festive celebration are vocalist Alireza Ghorbani, guest conductor Shardad Rohani, vocalist Mojgan Shajarian and guitarist Lily Afshar. Pre-concert festivities from 7 to 7:45 p.m. include traditional musicians and dancers and a grand Haft Sîn display.
Program
Shardad Rohani: Dance of Spring Overture
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in D Major for Guitar
Lily Afshar, guitar
Mussorgsky/arr. Rimsky-Korsakov: Night on Bald Mountain
Shardad Rohani, conductor
Hossein Yousefzamani: Bouye Baran
Mojgan Shajarian, vocalist
Shahin Yousefzamani: Spring of Love
Mojgan Shajarian, vocalist
~ Intermission ~
The Music of Alireza Ghorbani
Arranged for orchestra by Shardad Rohani
This concert is sponsored by:
Audience Advisory:
All ticket holders must wear a mask AND provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test taken within 48 hours or antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance). Home tests will not be accepted. Guests over the age of 18 must also bring photo ID. Learn more.