In Iran, the main orchestra in Tehran is now led by a woman: Paniz Faryoussefi. At the age of 42, the artist entered the history of his country. Born into a family of artists, encouraged by her mother since childhood, Paniz Faryoussefi hopes to be a source of inspiration for young girls. In the Islamic Republic, women still experience strict restrictions, including in the field of music.
In Iran, Paniz Faryoussefi was the first woman to conduct a symphony orchestra