In one of the most tragic stories from Persian mythology, the legendary warrior Rostam unknowingly kills his own son, Sohrab, in battle. Sohrab had grown up estranged from his father, and when the …

In one of the most tragic stories from Persian mythology, the legendary warrior Rostam unknowingly kills his own son, Sohrab, in battle. Sohrab had grown up estranged from his father, and when the two finally meet, it’s as enemies. Neither knows the other’s identity until it’s too late.  It’s a tragedy built on misrecognition and […]

In one of the most tragic stories from Persian mythology, the legendary warrior Rostam unknowingly kills his own son, Sohrab, in battle. Sohrab had grown up estranged from his father, and when the …

In one of the most tragic stories from Persian mythology, the legendary warrior Rostam unknowingly kills his own son, Sohrab, in battle. Sohrab had grown up estranged from his father, and when the …

The Story of Rostam and Sohrab (*) – with a Different Ending Three hours of staring at a film, feeling as if you couldn’t bear to miss even a single shot… The experience of encountering and followi…

Confesso que gostei bastante deste novo Pamuk. Ele sabe como bom turco fazer a transição entre Ocidente e Oriente. Aqui estão Édipo e Rostam e Sohrab, a…

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In one of the most tragic stories from Persian mythology, the legendary warrior Rostam unknowingly kills his own son, Sohrab, in battle. Sohrab had grown up estranged from his father, and when the …

The Story of Rostam and Sohrab (*) – with a Different Ending Three hours of staring at a film, feeling as if you couldn’t bear to miss even a single shot… The experience of encountering and following well-developed characters, of engaging with themes that mirror the daily struggles of ordinary people, and, ultimately, of witnessing exceptional character-building and the exploration of deep psychological, cultural, sociological, and philosophical concepts — all combine to deliver a cohesive, unforgettable, and unparalleled work.

TEHRAN-The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, expressed his appreciation to the renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian for the successful performance of the “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan.The opera, based on the stories of Shahnameh by the renowned Iranian poet Ferdowsi and composed by Tjeknavorian, was performed at the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Yerevan in the presence of Armenian and Iranian officials, cultural and artistic figures, and enthusiasts, Honaronline reported. The gala concert was first staged on March 22 and a week later, it was performed for

TEHRAN-The renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian will conduct a concert and an opera based on Ferdowsi's Shahnameh in Armenia later this month.He will first stage a gala concert at the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theater on March 22 and a week later, he will conduct the “Rostam and Sohrab” opera at the same venue for three nights, from March 31 to April 2, ISNA reported. Tjeknavorian has used the folklore and traditional music of Iran in the opera. “I have been very fond of the stories of Iranian poet Abolqassem Ferdowsi's Shahnameh since my childhood. Shahnameh is