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PEJMAN, Ahmad:
Born in 1937
(Lar, Iran), he
began music by taking violin lessons with Heshmat Sanjari and theory of
composition with Hossein Nasehi. He continued his studies in composition with
Alfred Uhl, Thomas Christian David & Hans Jelineck in Vienna
Conservatory of Music. Pejman later attended the Columbia University in New
York City and studied with Buelant Arel, Vladimir Usachevsky and
Jack Beesen
Pejman's first compositions were pieces for Saba Chamber
Orchestra (under the direction of Hossein Dehlavi).
Rhapsody for
Symphony Orchestra (performed by the Vienna Radio Symphony
Orchestra), Sonata for Viola & Piano (published by Doblinger
Publishing Co.), Parsian Overture, Nonet (a piece for chamber
orchestra commissioned by the soloists of the Vienna Radio Symphony
Orchestra), The Light (ballet in two acts,
performed by the soloists of Berlin Ballet Company), Rustic Festival
(opera in one act written for the inauguration of the Rudaki
Hall), The Hero of Sahand (opera in two acts), Samandar
(musical theatre), Seven Hurdles of Rostam (electronic music
combined with live instruments), Hemasseh (performed by the London National
Philharmonics, conducted by the composer), Ayyaran (ballet music for
Persian instruments, performed by Faramarz Payvar's Ensemble),
Tribute to Khorramshahr (cantata for solo, choir and orchestra) are some of his essential compositions.
Pejman has also composed music for various Iranian movies such as Baran (Majid Majidi),
Smell of Camphor and Fragrance of Jasmin (Bahman Farman
Ara), Prince Ehtejab (Bahman Farman Ara), The tall
shadow of Wind (Bahman
Farman Ara), Blue Scarf (Rakhshan Bani Etemad), House on the Water
(Bahman Farman Ara), as well as The Warriors of Tangestan &
Samak Ayyar (TV
Series). The original Music for The Crossroads of Civilizations
(Produced by Sir David Frost) is also among his works.
Released works (Hermes Records) : Mirage
, Memories of Tomorrow & Lunatic.
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