Iranian Symphony Orchestra Plays On Despite Ban On Western Classical Music

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra is performing in Germany. “Western music of all types has an uncertain status under the Islamic government. It was officially banned in October by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but state-run radio and television still broadcast it. Classical music can be heard accompanying Iranian TV and radio programs, and Iranian television recorded Sunday’s concert in Osnabrueck.” Still, the orchestra has to make some adjustments…