Distinguished Japanese composer and instrumentalist Kitaro is in Tehran to stage concerts October 15-17.

“My heart is beating hard and I am so excited to see the audience in concerts,” Kitaro said on his arrival.

He also wished to have the opportunity to get acquainted with rich Persian music.

Former instrumentalists of Tehran Symphony Orchestra are to accompany the musician in the concerts.

A winner of a Grammy Award and a Golden Globe Award, Kitaro is regarded as a pioneer of New Age music. Kitaro has received fifteen Grammy Award nominations, winning once in 2000.

Source: http://iranfrontpage.com/news/cultures/music/2014/10/world-known-japanese-composer-kitaro-tehran/