Newsroom

This page features a curated selection of music-related news that I consider significant, timely, and relevant for Persian-speaking audiences. I choose stories from international sources that reflect important developments in the world of music—whether related to composers, performers, institutions, or industry trends—and translate them into Persian for publication in well-known Iranian newspapers and news agencies.

Each news item is selected with care to ensure it brings value to readers by offering insight into artistic, cultural, or educational aspects of music. The content shared here reflects my ongoing effort to connect global musical discourse with Iranian audiences through accurate translation and thoughtful editorial selection.

Chopin’s New Single!

While cataloging memorabilia at the Morgan Library & Museum, music curator Robinson McClellan uncovered a previously unknown Chopin manuscript. Verified by scholars as authentic, the find was covered by classical music journalist Javier Hernández, who invited pianist Lang Lang to premiere the piece.

A Genius Who Considered Music the Soul of the World

Quincy Jones, the legendary composer, arranger, and producer who shaped American pop music for over five decades, has died at the age of 91. He passed away on Sunday, November 3, at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, with the cause of death undisclosed.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Unveils Magical New Musical “The Wizard” for West End or Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber, famed for The Phantom of the Opera and Evita, has unveiled his newest musical, The Wizard—a romantic and magical production directed by Jamie Lloyd. The show promises theatrical enchantment and operatic drama, with plans for a West End or Broadway debut.

Leif Segerstam Dies at 80

Leif Segerstam, the celebrated Finnish composer and conductor known for his prolific output and dynamic presence on the podium, has passed away at the age of 80.

Brilliant Performance by 17-Year-Old Canadian Pianist

According to Gramophone magazine, 17-year-old Vancouver pianist Ryan Wang has been named the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2024. A scholarship student at Eton College, he won the title with a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, accompanied by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor Ben Gernon.

Gardiner Forms New Orchestra and Choir After Apology

Sir John Eliot Gardiner, who withdrew from BBC Proms last year after slapping soloist William Thomas during the Berlioz Festival, has launched a new orchestra and choir. The 81-year-old conductor, now leading the newly formed Springhead Constellation, publicly apologized following the incident.