Iran's National Orchestra

Iran National Orchestra

Company type	National orchestra
Industry	Music, Performing arts
Founded	1998
Founder	Farhad Fakhreddini
Defunct	October 2012
Fate	Disbanded due to financial difficulties; later reestablished
Area served	Iran
Key people	Farhad Fakhreddini (founding conductor), Homayoun Rahimian (principal conductor)

Iran National Orchestra () represents the official national orchestra of Iran, established in 1998 with Farhad Fakhreddini serving as its founding conductor.

Financial difficulties led to the orchestra's disbandment in October 2012; however, it was subsequently reestablished and has since delivered numerous performances. Significant concerts include the event on April 27, 2019, held at Ganjali Khan Square in Kerman, which showcased epic and patriotic Iranian compositions; the March 14, 2022 performance titled "New Century Song" at Tehran's Vahdat Hall; and the December 4, 2022 concert in Tehran commemorating International Volunteer Day.

Currently, Homayoun Rahimian holds the position of principal conductor.

Vocalists

• Mohammadreza Shajarian
• Alireza Eftekhari
• Mohammad Motamedi
• Alireza Ghorbani
• Mohammad Esfahani
• Hosein Alishapour

See also

• Tehran Symphony Orchestra
• Iranian Orchestra for New Music
• Melal Orchestra (Nations Symphony Orchestra)

External links

• Associated Press confuses Iran National Orchestra with Tehran Symphony Orchestra
• Iran national orchestra disbanded for lack of funds
• Iran's National Orchestra in Geneva
• Iran's National Orchestra background