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Tehran’s Iranshahr Theater Complex is set to host an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s “The Brothers Karamazov,” directed by Ashkan Khalilnejad, starting May 3. This six-hour performance will run on Saturdays for a month, exploring themes of faith, morality, and human existence through the tumultuous Karamazov family dynamics. The cast features notable actors, and the show delves into complex relationships, inheritance disputes, and philosophical debates between brothers Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha. With themes of suffering, compassion, and redemption, this adaptation promises a profound theatrical experience. Don’t miss it!
Legendary Iranian Composer Fereydoun Shahbazian Dies at 82, Leaving a Lasting Musical Legacy
Fereydoun Shahbazian, a prominent Iranian musician, passed away at 82 in Tehran due to severe respiratory issues. Born on June 11, 1942, he was influenced by his violinist father and began his musical journey early on. A graduate of the Higher Conservatory of Music, he joined the Tehran Symphony Orchestra at 17 and later led the radio choir and symphony orchestra. Shahbazian significantly impacted film and television music, collaborating with various orchestras and composing for acclaimed films. He served as conductor of the National Orchestra of Iran from 2016 to 2019. His legacy will endure through his influential compositions and mentorship of future musicians.
Celebrating Iqbal Lahori: A Collaborative Memorial with Iranian and Pakistani Scholars
The Iqbal Lahori Memorial Conference in Tehran celebrated the legacy of Iqbal Lahori, a key figure in Urdu and Persian literature. Organized by the ECO Cultural Institute and the Art Bureau, the event featured esteemed scholars and poets from Iran and Pakistan, emphasizing Iqbal’s role in cultural exchanges. Saeed Lashgari highlighted the need for collaboration to promote Iqbal’s influence, while scholars like Mohammad Bagheri and Mohammadreza Sangari discussed his multifaceted contributions to literature, philosophy, and spirituality. The conference underscored Iqbal’s impact on cultural identity and unity, reaffirming his status as a timeless mentor for future generations.
Iraq Shines as Guest of Honor at the 36th TIBF: A Celebration of Culture and Literature
Iraq will be the Guest of Honor at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), taking place from May 7 to 17, 2025. The event will feature over 15 Iraqi publishers and a 30-member delegation, including the Iraqi Minister of Culture. This participation aims to strengthen cultural ties between Iraq and Iran, according to Thaer Jaafar Al-Asami of the National Publishers Association of Iraq. The fair, with 2,363 Iranian publishers and 50 international participants, will introduce the Tehran Publishing Fellowship Program to promote Iranian literature. The TIBF, a significant cultural event in Iran, encourages global literary exchange under the slogan “Let’s Read for Iran.”
