Farhad Fakhreddini فرهاد فخرالدینی |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Farhad Fakhreddini |
Born |
Tabriz, Iran |
11 March 1938
Origin | Iranian Azerbaijanis |
Genres | Persian symphonic music |
Occupation(s) | composer, conductor |
Associated acts | Iran's National Orchestra |
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.
Fakhreddini has composed music for some of Fereydoon Moshiri's poetry.
Fakhreddini was awarded the 1st Class Order of Culture and Art by the Iranian government in June 2005.
In July 2008, a stamp was issued in his honour.
In July 2009, Fakhreddini quit his position with the Iran's National Orchestra.