Music Movement
Simultaneous with the constitutional revolution in Iran, the young musicians sought new forms of music to synchronize it with the tide of social changes. In 1937, Tehran's Symphonic orchestra started working and performing western as well as Iranian music. The 1979 revolution launched a renaissance in Persian classical music. Emergence of three ensembles namely, "Aref ensemble", "Sheyda ensemble" and "Masters of Persian Music" revolutionized Iranian music during late 20th century and at the turn of the millennium. New figures emerged in Persian Symphonic Music and several Symphony Orchestra started their works despite lack of supports from national governments and international bodies. The new wave can be characterized by growing interests in using both Iranian and European instruments and musical genres. Perhaps the best examples are Melal Orchestra and National Iranian Symphony Orchestra.
Moreover, folk music also enjoyed the emergence of figures as Sima Bina and Kamkar music band. These musicians introduced Iranian volks music (Music of Khorasan, Kurdish music, Bandari music, Mazandarani music etc.) to the international community by organizing numerous concerts worldwide.
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