KHAYAM, Hooshyar: 

   Born in London (1978), Khayam belongs to the new generation of pianists and composers of Iran. He has worked under the supervision of many pianists and piano professors namely Gagik Babayan, Raphael Minasekanian, Farman Behboud, and Davoud Djafari.
   In his Bachelor degree in Persian Music in Art University of Tehran, he had the supervision of  Hooshang Zarif, Hadi Montazeri, and Davoud Ganjehyi amongst others.
   Hooshyar is active as a pianist in classical repertoire, and in contemporary music. The highlight of his performances are pianist of the “Inty Contemporary Orchestra”, conducted by Mark Gibson (Cincinnati Conservatory of Music CCM) 2005,  Pianist of the “Concert Orchestra” Conducted by Xian Zhang 2003-4, numerous solo recitals, chamber concerts, and as soloist of concerti in Tehran, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Berlin.

  He has done his Masters in Composition and his Doctorate in Composition and Conducting both from University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). He taught for three years as teaching Assistant in Theory and Composition Graduate programs of University of Cincinnati, Conservatory of Music, and now teaches in Composition and Ensemble departments of Art University of Tehran.

Released works (Hermes Records) : Tatari, Clouds