Who makes UACO
Full credits for every UACO project, from its pre-institutional origins in 2023 to its first official programme in 2025.
Pre-UACO — Danân
Artistic Team
Sepehr Soleimani
ComposerInitiator and composer of Danân, developed around a theme by Parviz Meshkatian. Conceived the project's musical concept and coordinated the development of the composition with the ensemble.
Rasa Ebadinia
Ensemble ConductorConducted the Western-instrument ensemble and led the combined ensemble during the preparation and performance of Danân.
Danial Khalifeh
ConcertmasterServed as concertmaster and played an important role in assembling the Western-instrument ensemble for the project.
Performers
Woodwinds
- Nika Nikmanesh
- Paria Zamani
- Mohammadjavad Parvini
Brass
- Arian Khodayar
Strings
- Danial Khalifeh
- Mohsen Ebrahimi
- Darya Keshavarzi
Iranian Instruments
- Nima Saniei
- Saba Hoseini
- Arian Alizadeh
- Amirhosein Esfandiari
- Damoun Ghasemi
- Aein Mousavizadeh
- Ali Mirshahi
Project Contributors
Alireza Khodayari
ContributorAssisted in assembling and rehearsing the Iranian-instrument ensemble.
Mohammadreza Tafazzoli
Composition MentorProvided artistic and compositional guidance to Soleimani during the development of Danân.
Visual Design
Arash Boraeinejad
Poster DesignAmirmohammad Fat'hi
Poster DesignPre-UACO — Rondo Capriccioso / Achromatic Dream
Artistic Team
Sepehr Soleimani
ComposerComposer of Rondo Capriccioso and Achromatic Dream, and a principal organizer of the project.
Rasa Ebadinia
Ensemble ConductorConducted the ensemble for the 2024 programme.
Danial Khalifeh
ConcertmasterServed as concertmaster and played a central role in assembling the ensemble for the project.
Performers
Woodwinds
- Saghar Bahadorani
- Nika Nikmanesh
- Paria Zamani
Brass
- Amirhosein Gorgin
- Arian Khodayar
Percussion
- Mahan Babri
Piano
- Nima Vadipour
Strings
- Danial Khalifeh
- Mohsen Ebrahimi
- Mehraveh Saberi
- Sara Rahnama
- Maryam Rezaei
- Arad Ghaderi
- Abtin Tondkar
- Amirreza Shahrabadi
Project Contributors
Mohammadreza Tafazzoli
Composition MentorProvided artistic and compositional guidance during the development of Rondo Capriccioso and Achromatic Dream.
Visual Design
Arash Boraeinejad
Poster DesignAmirmohammad Fat'hi
Poster DesignRelated Presentation
The 2024 programme was subsequently presented at the Tehran Music Museum as part of a collaborative concert featuring works by several composers.
UACO — Inaugural Performance
Artistic & Organizational Leadership
Sepehr Soleimani
Founder & Artistic DirectorFounder of UACO and Artistic Director of its inaugural project. Initiated the project, developed its artistic direction, led the development of the project proposal, and coordinated major aspects of its artistic and organizational development.
Behnoud Amiri
Executive SecretaryResponsible for major aspects of the project's executive and administrative coordination, including substantial involvement in the licensing process and production arrangements.
Danial Khalifeh
Concertmaster & Orchestra CoordinatorConcertmaster of UACO and a key collaborator in the formation and coordination of the orchestra. Contributed substantially to the recruitment of musicians and the preparation and coordination of rehearsals.
Rasa Ebadinia
Assistant ConductorAssistant conductor of UACO. Also conducted one of the selected contemporary Iranian works in the programme.
Nima Vadipour
Public Relations & Digital CommunicationsResponsible for UACO's social media presence and digital communications, including the management of its Instagram and Telegram channels. Also contributed to the project's digital publicity and visual communication strategy.
Conducting
Sina Kheirabadi
ConductorConductor of the inaugural UACO programme and responsible for the final selection of four works from the ten works shortlisted by the jury, based on their suitability for performance by the ensemble.
Rasa Ebadinia
Assistant ConductorAssistant conductor of the inaugural UACO programme and conductor of The Dual Life of A Clown by Parsa Rahman Mashhadi.
Jury
Mohammadreza Tafazzoli
Jury MemberDr. Madjid Tahriri
Jury MemberRebecca Ashooghian
Jury MemberThe jury reviewed submissions to UACO's open call and selected ten works for the next stage of the programme.
Featured Composers
Abolfazl Jafari
Ode to WonderMohsen Ebrahimi
Dwagõn MēnõySalman Itzhaqi
MahārParsa Rahman Mashhadi
The Dual Life of a ClownSelected for performance through UACO's open call.
Performers
Baritone Soloist
- Mehdi Afzali
Woodwinds
- Saghar Bahadorani
- Rajan Bayat
- Nika Nikmanesh
- Paria Zamani
- Nazanin Majidi
- Mahsa Peykanian
- Roham Irankhah
Brass
- Rojina Sadeghi
- Parmida Bahadoran
- Amirreza Salehi
- Ali Maleki
- Arian Khodayar
Percussion
- Mahan Babri
Piano
- Nima Vadipour
Strings
- Danial Khalifeh
- Nasim Hoseini
- Maryam Gholampour
- Soheil Khalifeh
- Reyhaneh Moshirian
- Abtin Tondkar
- Narges Naji
- Aysan Najjar
- Hamidreza Sa'atchi
- Pedram Alizadeh
- Mohsen Ebrahimi
- Ramtin Sheysian
- Samyar Motallebi
- Mojan Khoshnevisan
- Amirreza Shahrabadi
Production & Visual Identity
Mohammadreza Fazlollahkhani
Graphic DesignerResponsible for the visual identity of the project, including the open call, poster, brochure, and other visual materials.
Amirabbas Ghamari
Photography, Filming & Teaser ProductionAmirreza Ghamari
Photography, Filming & Teaser ProductionTogether, the Ghamari brothers documented the project's rehearsals and production process and contributed to the creation of promotional video materials.
Institutional Support
Dr. Babak Khazraei
President, Faculty of Music — University of ArtAcknowledged for his support of the project and its development within the university.
Hezarava Academy
Project SponsorMehdi Amini
Project Sponsor / Director, Hezarava AcademyProvided financial support for the production, including support for musician compensation and other project expenses.