Farhad Fakhreddini

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.

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
Tabriz, Iran
OriginIranian Azerbaijanis
GenresPersian symphonic music
Occupation(s)composer, conductor

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

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.

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

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