Mar 26 2023
Nowruz Concert:  Unity for Freedom

Nowruz Concert: Unity for Freedom

Presented by Pacific Symphony at Unknown

Pacific Symphony in collaboration with Farhang Foundation welcomes Grammy-nominated musician and composer Kayhan Kalhor to the stage for our Nowruz Concert:  Unity for Freedom, a celebration. Kalhor is an internationally acclaimed virtuoso on the kamancheh (spiked fiddle), who has been instrumental in popularizing Persian music around the world. A native of Iran, born in the Kurdish city of Kermanshah, he was a musical prodigy who travelled Iran to perform and explore the music of its many regions.

Kalhor is an original member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project and he continues to compose for and tour with the group. He has been nominated for three Grammies and 2017 was awarded a Grammy with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.

The festive program also features vocalists Sussan Deyhim and Azam Ali as well as dance by Tara Ghassemieh. Music Director Carl St.Clair shares the podium with guest conductor Shardad Rohani.

A traditional festival that marks the beginning of spring, Nowruz is a time to celebrate the rebirth of nature and wash away the past. Celebrate the Iranian New Year with Pacific Symphony!

Pre-concert festivities in the lobby include traditional musicians and a Haft-Sin display.

Admission Info

starting at $75

Dates & Times

2023/03/26 - 2023/03/26

Location Info

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts

615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Parking Info

For visitors to Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Samueli Theater, the closest parking is in the Plaza Tower Parking Structure, which is across Park Center Drive from the Westin South Coast Plaza and directly behind the concert hall and South Coast Repertory.

Current rates for performance parking are $10 (cash only).

Limited street parking is available for patrons visiting the box office.