About UACO
UACO is an orchestra built around a single idea: that Iranian contemporary music deserves a dedicated performing home, connected to composers, conducted with rigour, and grown from within the University of Art.
Mission
The University of Art Contemporary Orchestra (UACO) is an independent project in the field of contemporary music in Iran, established to create a platform for the performance and development of works by contemporary Iranian composers.
UACO seeks to foster collaboration among composers, performers, conductors, and music educators, creating opportunities for sustained exchange through the development and presentation of musical projects.
UACO was formed in collaboration with a collective of students from the Faculty of Music, University of Art, and subsequently developed through the broader participation of students and artists interested in contemporary music.
UACO began its activities through student projects in 2023 and 2024, and in 2025 developed its first official project with a focus on the works of contemporary Iranian composers. Read the full history →
Alongside the performance of new works, UACO is committed to creating opportunities for contemporary Iranian composers, fostering collaboration across generations of artists, and developing new approaches to the performance of contemporary music.
UACO defines itself not merely as an orchestra, but as a platform for the creation, collaboration, and performance of contemporary music.