Farhad Fakhreddini
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Farhad Fakhreddini فرهاد فخرالدینی | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Farhad Fakhreddini |
| Born | 11 March 1938 Tabriz, Iran |
| Origin | Iranian Azerbaijanis |
| Genres | Persian symphonic music |
| Occupation(s) | composer, conductor |
| Associated acts | Iran's National Orchestra |
Farhad Fakhreddini in 2016
Farhad Fakhreddini (Persian: فرهاد فخرالدینی; born 11 March 1938 in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan) is an Iranian composer, conductor and founder of Iran’s National Orchestra.[1]
Fakhreddini has composed music for some of Fereydoon Moshiri's poetry.[2]
Fakhreddini was awarded the 1st Class Order of Culture and Art by the Iranian government in June 2005.[3]
In July 2008, a stamp was issued in his honour.[4]
In July 2009, Fakhreddini quit his position with the Iran's National Orchestra.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Iran's National Orchestra to perform in interest of quake victims". Payvand. 29 December 2003. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
- ^ "Khorram plans to mingle Moshiri's poetry with music". Tehran Times. 22 September 2007. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
- ^ نشانهای دولتی در روزهای پایانی خاتمی و احمدینژاد به چهکسانی رسید؟. Tasnim News Agency (in Persian). 24 August 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ "Farhad Farkhreddini stamp unveiled in Shiraz". Tehran Times. 19 July 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
- ^ "Conductor Fakhreddini quits Iran's National Orchestra". Tehran Times. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
Categories:
- 1937 births
- Living people
- People from Tabriz
- Iranian Azerbaijani musicians
- Iranian composers
- Iranian conductors (music)
- Recipients of the Order of Culture and Art
- 21st-century conductors (music)
- Iranian Science and Culture Hall of Fame recipients in Music