PRESIDENT ATTENDS TJEKNAVORIAN’S SYMPHONY
Islamic Republic News Agencyi
Aug 20 2007
Iran
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended a suite symphony performed by
famous Iranian-Armenian composer Loris Tjeknavorian Sunday evening.
‘The Prophet of Love and Hope’ symphony dedicated to the holy prophet
of Islam, Hazrat Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him), was composed by Mehdi
Shojaei and prepared for orchestra by Tjeknavorian.
It is performed by Tehran Orchestra at the Vahdat Hall, downtown
Tehran.
The symphony is a combination of music, words and musical play.
President Ahmadinejad went on the stage at the end of the program to
appreciate Tjeknavorian and his group for performing the piece.
"Art is the most beautiful way of expressing the truth," said the
president.
The symphony will be performed until August 24 after being extended
twice due to massive public welcome.