Iman Habibi
Composer and pianist originally from Tehran, with works performed by major ensembles such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Boston Symphony Orchestra, and a multiple award-winning career blending Persian poetry with Western classical music.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 54min
The power of music in the shadow of Iran
Tahereh Falahati, a Tehran-trained traditional Persian singer now in North Vancouver. Kaveh Mirhosseini, composer/conductor and researcher of Iranian folk music. Iman Habibi, award-winning composer and pianist blending Persian poetry with Western classical forms. They discuss music as cultural force, banned singing and protest songs, composing after tragedy, cross-cultural bridges, and the diaspora’s ties to Iran.
