Paniz Faryousefi conducted the Tehran Symphony Orchestra this fall, marking a rare performance by a woman conductor. Faryousefi said she hopes her achievement opens the door to other women musicians in Iran. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.
This story originally aired on Nov. 14, 2025.
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