The Louvre Museum is holding two special concerts celebrating Persian music this month. On May 17, Pantea Alvandipour will perform pieces from the Qajar Dynasty, in particular from mid-19th century to mid-20th century. On May 18, Maede Tabatabai Niya will interpret original works composed by Siamak Jahangiry. Both of these talented vocalists will be accompanied by the Delgosha Ensemble, composed of Siamak Jahangiry (ney), Maryam Gharasou (tar lute), Ali Bahrami Fard (santour cithara) and Pasha Karami (percussions). Please see the attached concert program for more details (available only in French).
The Louvre organized another event showcasing Persian culture this spring. On March 24, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day and Noruz, more than 200 participants were treated to a full day of guided tours on Persian art and artifacts. They visited the Department of Islamic Art and the Department of Near Eastern Antiquities where they admired and learned about masterpieces and treasures of Persian art and archaeology in the Museum’s collections.