The Leader: A Melodrama
( in 11 Tableaus )
The Leader is a large-scale melodrama composed by Pouria Khadem, structured in eleven tableaus, and performed by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra and Choir under the baton of Bardia Kiaras.
Originally staged in 2020, during the pandemic, with over one million online viewers, and revived in 2022, the production was narrated by the renowned Parviz Parastui and directed by Hossein Parsaei.
Credits
- Composer: Pouria Khadem
- Performed by: Tehran Symphony Orchestra & Choir
- Narrator: Parviz Parastui
- Conductor: Bardia Kiaras
- Tenor Soloist: Pouria Akhavas
- Director: Hossein Parsaei
- Writer: Mohammadreza Kouhestani
- Choreography Designer: Ali Barati
- Producer: Parviz Parastouei
Stage Performances
A curated series of live stage performances featuring Pouria Khadem’s original compositions for orchestra, choir, and theater.
The Leader – 1th Tableau
The Leader – 2nd Tableau
The Leader – 3rd Tableau
The Leader – 4th Tableau
The Leader – 5th Tableau
The Leader – 6th Tableau
The Leader – 7th Tableau
The Leader – 8th Tableau
The Leader – 9th Tableau
The Leader – 10th Tableau
The Leader – 11th Tableau
The Artistic Vision behind The Leader
The Leader: A Melodrama unfolds as an artistic journey through sound, movement, and narrative.
Composed by Pouria Khadem and presented in eleven interconnected tableaus, this large-scale musical performance explores distinct emotional and narrative layers through a unique fusion of orchestral music, storytelling, choreography, and visual staging.
Together, these elements form a complete dramatic arc — reflecting on leadership, justice, dignity, and collective identity through the timeless dialogue between art, history, and human experience.
Below are a selection of news articles and press mentions covering performances of The Leader and Alamdar, highlighting the artistic, social, and charitable aspects of the production.
Press Coverage & External References
- Alamdar to go on stage in Tehran to raise funds for poor – Tehran Times
- Thespians join Tehran orchestra for symphonic poem “Alamdar” – Tehran Times
- “Alamdar” symphony performed to help less fortunate – Kayhan International
- Iran, Azerbaijan to hold joint religious concerts – Mehr News
- The first night of Alamdar music performance at Vahdat Hall – Honar Online
- Alamdar performs at Vahdat Hall with charitable purposes – Honar Online
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