- Abdolhossein Mokhtabad
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Seyed Abdolhossein Mokhtabad-Amrei (born 1966 in Sari-Iran) is an Iranian composer and singer of Persian Classical music.
He has studied under renowned and legendary Masters, or Ostads, and since his professional début in 1991, has performed numerous concert in Iran and abroad, including most European Countries, South East Asia and Northern America "Canada & United States" and produced more than 20 albums.
Mokhtabad’s works are in the classical Persian style of Radif which embodies millennia of mystical musical traditions and philosophies. He is also an accomplished player of the Santur (dulcimer), Setar (long-necked lute), Tonbak (vase-shaped drum) and Piano.
After performing several concerts and producing variety of albums, Mokhtabad left Iran in 1998 in purpose of learning Western Classical music. After two years studying music in BA at Ottawa University in Canada, he accepted as a MA and then PhD student at Goldsmiths College University of London.
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Education
- 2008 : PhD in Music, Goldsmiths College University of London
- 1984-89 : Tehran University B.A, Sociology
- 1980-84 : 29th of Aban High school, Sari, Iran Diploma, Economic
- Fluent in Persian, Proficient in English and reading ability in Arabic
Music education
- 2008 PhD in Music Goldsmiths University of London
- 2002 Second year PhD Student in Music Goldsmiths College, University of London
- 2001 First year PhD student in Music Goldsmiths College, University of London
- 2000 Full- time Associate Graduate student in Music Goldsmiths College, University of London
- 1999-00 Special student in Music, University of Ottawa, (Canada)
- 1998 English language student at York University in Canada
- 1994-97 Studying Western Music, Harmony, Counterpoint and familiarity with Piano private classes with the most masters of composers in Iran
- 1984-93 Vocal training and mastery of the Iranian 12 Modal suites.with Ostad Karim Saleh Azimi, Iranian Radio Music Department)
- 1988-91 Learning to play Setar School of Music of the art Organisation for Islamic Culture
- 1984-86 Learning to play santur & Tombak
- Art Centre of Organisation for Islamic Culture
Experience
- 2007 until now Member of Board of Directors of Iranian Music Association
- 2006-8 The cultural and artistic advisor of President of Iranian Technical &vocational Training organization (TVTO)
- 2005-7 The Cultural and Music Advisor and Head of Regional music in IRIB
- 2005 Lecturer in Music Department of Iranian Radio and Television Organization
- 1998 Lecturer The College of Iranian Radio and Television Organization (On leave with fellowship to pursue graduate study)
- 1997-8 Member of the Music Council Iranian Radio and Television Organization
- 1996-7 Director, SarV Cultural Centre, Municipality 6 of the Tehran Metropolis
- 1996-97 Member of Music Council of UNSECO in Iran
Works
Tapes & CDs:
- 2008 Sepid o Siyah Collection of Persian old Songs
- 2007 "Mah e Majles" Composition and vocal performance, CD and Cassette
- 2006 "Sepid o Siyahí" Collection of songs, vocal performance, CD and cassette
- 2004 "Behesht e Man" Composition and vocal performance, CD and cassette
- 2003 "Rangin Kaman e Eshgh" vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette
- 2002 "Ghasedak" Vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette
- 1998 "Ghoghay-e Jan." vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette
- 1998 "Hamnava." Vocal performance and song
- 1998 "Naz -o Niyaz ." Composition and vocal performance
- 1997 "Zouragh-e Mahtab." Collection of songs, CD and Cassette
- 1997 "Saqi-e Rezvan." Collection of songs, CD and cassette
- 1996 "Dagh-e Tanhaee." Vocal performance and song , Cassette
- 1995 "Boy-e Gol". Composition, vocal performance and song
- 1995 "Shekveh." Composition, vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette
- 1994 "Safar-e Eshq." Vocal performance and song, CD and cassette
- 1993 "Tamana-ye Vesal". Composition, vocal performance and song CD and Cassette
Essays and workshops
- 2009 Fundamentals of Musical Composition (Arnold Schoenberg), Translator
- 2008 The Role and Function of Iranian Music in Radio & TV (Article)
- 2008 Iran Concert Music and the Policies of Independent Media ( Kristi McGarity), Translator
- 2007 Iranian Contemporary Art Music ( PhD Thesis)
- 2006 Music and Media ( Essay presented to IRIB University)
- 2005 Post-modern Music, Post-modern Thought (Translator)
- 2000 Workshop and Concert, Afghanistan and Persian Music University of Durham, Durham city, England.
- 2000 Essay, "History of the Persian Popular Music" "Encyclopaedia of the Popular Music of the World" The Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
References
- http://books.google.com/books?id=X7v-OwAACAAJ&dq=%22Abdolhossein+Mokhtabad%22&as_brr=0&ei=EwYTTOuADan8yASluvT0Cg&cd=2
- http://books.google.com/books?id=xjLaAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Abdolhossein+Mokhtabad%22&dq=%22Abdolhossein+Mokhtabad%22&as_brr=0&ei=EwYTTOuADan8yASluvT0Cg&cd=1
- http://www.easypersian.com/mokhtabad/biography.htm
- http://music.napster.com/abdol-hossein-mokhtabad-music/tracks/12144428
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zThftvZs9XA
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXDlnZ3dAqw
Sources
- http://smokhtabad.blogfa.com
- http://www.easypersian.com/mokhtabad/biography.htm
- http://www.hamshahrionline.ir/News/?id=39860
External links
Categories:- 1966 births
- Living people
- Persian classical musicians
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