In 2005, the Persepolis Orchestra (Melal Orchestra) played a piece that dates back 3000 years. The notes of this piece, which were discovered among some ancient inscriptions, were deciphered by archaeologists and are believed to have belonged to the Sumerians and the ancient Greeks. Renowned persian musician Peyman Soltani conducted the orchestra.
Ali Rahbari conducting Jeunesse Musicale de Téhéran, in 1974.Homeland’s symphonic music, as observed in the modern times, was developed by the late Qajar and early Pahlavi periods. In addition to instrumental compositions, some of homeland’s symphonic pieces are based on the country’s folk songs, and some are based on poetry of both classical and contemporary persian poets.
