Farhad Fakhreddini

Farhad Fakhreddini
فرهاد فخرالدینی
Farhad Fakhreddini at a press conference, Tehran, 23 February 2014
Background information
Birth nameFarhad Fakhreddini
Born (1938-03-11) 11 March 1938 (age 86)
Tabriz, Iran
GenresPersian symphonic music
Occupation(s)composer, conductor
Farhad Fakhreddini in 2016

Farhad Fakhreddini (Persian: فرهاد فخرالدینی; born 11 March 1938 in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan) is a renowned Iranian composer, conductor and founder of Iran's National Orchestra.[1][2]

He led Iran's Radio and Television Orchestra from 1973 to 1979.[2]

Fakhreddini has composed music for some of Fereydoon Moshiri's poetry.[3]

Fakhreddini was awarded the 1st Class Order of Culture and Art by the Iranian government in June 2005.[4]

In July 2008, a stamp was issued in his honour.[5]

In July 2009, Fakhreddini quit his position with the Iran's National Orchestra.[6]

One of the best film music writers, such as Sarbedaran & Ememali film & Kif e Englisi

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  2. ^ a b "A closer look at Iran's National Orchestra". Iran Front Page. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2022.
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  4. ^ نشان‌های دولتی در روزهای پایانی خاتمی و احمدی‌نژاد به چه‌کسانی رسید؟. Tasnim News Agency (in Persian). 24 August 2013. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
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