Reza Fekri (Persian: رضا فکری; born May 24, 1992, in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian operatic tenor recognized for his performances in both classical Western opera and contemporary Iranian compositions. He has performed internationally with orchestras, including the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, and Helikon Opera.

Reza Fekri
رضا فکری
Birth nameReza Fekri
Born (1992-05-24) May 24, 1992 (age 32)
Tehran, Iran
GenresOpera
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present

Early life and education

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Initially pursuing a degree in banking and accounting, Fekri eventually shifted his focus to music and enrolled at the Academy of Music, University of Zagreb, where he studies under Professor Renata Pokupić.[1]

Career

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International recognition

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Fekri's international breakthrough came in 2018 when he collaborated with composer Alexander Rahbari, who composed works such as So Spoke Zarathustra Spitama and Persian's Tragedy specifically for him. His performance of So Spoke Zarathustra Spitama premiered with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra in 2022 and was later performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg.[1]

In addition to his operatic work, Fekri has appeared as a soloist in Mozart's Davide penitente and performed with the Helikon Opera in Moscow. His repertoire spans operatic arias by Verdi, Mozart, and Bizet, as well as contemporary Iranian compositions.

Collaborations and recordings

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Fekri's recordings include Morshed and The Sharp Tongues of Narcissi. Several of his projects, such as Persian's Tragedy and West-Eastern Divan Goethe, are under production and set to be released by Naxos.

Selected works and performances

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  • Morshed (2018, album)
  • The Sharp Tongues of Narcissi (2020, album)
  • So Spoke Zarathustra Spitama (2022, live performance in Zagreb and Saint Petersburg)
  • Persian's Tragedy (in production)
  • West-Eastern Divan Goethe (in production)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile: Reza Fekri". Mariinsky Theatre. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
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