Evelyn Baghtcheban

Evelyn Baghtcheban
Born	1928 Mersin, Turkey
Died	October 31, 2010 Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation	Opera singer, voice teacher
Known for	pioneer of Iranian opera, founded the Tehran National Choir
Spouse(s)	Samin Baghtcheban

Evelyn Baghtcheban (variations: Baghcheban, Baqcheban, Bahceban) (Persian: اولین باغچه‌بان‎‎, 1928 - October 31, 2010) was a Turkish opera singer (mezzo-soprano) and one of the pioneers of opera and choral music in Iran. She was instrumental in establishing Tehran's opera house, Rudaki Hall, and founded the Tehran National Choir. She also taught singing at the Tehran Music School, where her pupils included Mohammad Nouri, Pari Zanganeh, and Sudabeh Tajbakhsh.

Baghtcheban was born in Mersin, Turkey to a French mother and a Turkish father. She was married to the Iranian composer Samin Baghtcheban whom she met when they were both students at the Ankara State Conservatory.

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