Iranshahr Orchestra

Founded in 2022, the Iranshahr Orchestra is driven by a profound mission dedicated to providing steadfast support for composers, performers, and educators, with a primary focus on the promotion and preservation of Iranian music. Annually, the orchestra takes pride in commissioning, performing, and presenting premieres of works written by Iranian composers. The Iranshahr Orchestra distinguishes itself by being a non-Eurocentric orchestra/ensemble. This means that its platform, aesthetic, organization, and structure are rooted in non-European musical ideas and aesthetics. The orchestra goes beyond merely incorporating non-European instruments; it endeavors to showcase concepts that diverge from the established norms of European classical music aesthetics, embracing elements like group improvisation and the interplay between European and non-European musical ideas.