Conference of the birds concert held in London
Bianca Rahimi
Press TV, London
A dream has become a reality. The Conference of the Birds, composed by the brilliant young musician Meysam Marvasti, and inspired by a poem of the same name written by poet Attar of Nishapur in the 12th Century, performed here in London. It’s a story all Iranians are familiar with, about an epic journey to find the Simurgh.
The Simurgh is to the East what the Pheonix is to the West. A mythical creature that symbolizes transformation. The story of the Simurgh is a spiritual one, full of courage, determination, and self-discovery.
Five years in the making, the Conference of the Birds, Conducted by Farnoosh Behzad, brought together musicians and instruments from across the world. It fuses Azeri, Chinese, Indian, Arabic, Afghan, Armenian and Persian music, brought to the audience by a Western orchestra.
The performance was accompanied by two elocutionists who narrated the story and animated clips of birds and their migratory lives. The art and culture of Iran need no introduction, renowned worldwide. But young Iranian artists living far from home are always looking for ways to capture the spirit of their homeland, and offer Western audiences a taste of Iran.
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