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Middle East Music Ensemble Performed Annual Persian Concert

Over 45 performers participated in the Middle East Music Ensemble’s Persian Concert last Saturday.
By Camelia Malkami, Contributor
February 27, 2017
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Over 300 people attended the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble’s annual Persian Concert.

On Saturday, February 25, the Middle East Music Ensemble performed their annual Persian Concert in a packed performance hall at the Logan Center. Director Wanees Zarour led the ensemble, which consists of over 45 university students and community members alike.

Traditional Persian instruments are played by the Middle East Music Ensemble at the Persian Concert.
Traditional Persian instruments are played by the Middle East Music Ensemble at the Persian Concert. (Camelia Malkami)

Singer Gilda Amini performs at the Persian Concert.
Singer Gilda Amini performs at the Persian Concert. (Camelia Malkami)

The Middle East Music Ensemble performs their annual Persian Concert last Saturday.
The Middle East Music Ensemble performs their annual Persian Concert last Saturday. (Camelia Malkami)
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