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Farid Kheradmand
 Specialties: Tombak, Dâyere, Bendir, and Setâr player | Teacher | Composer | Music researcher.
Farid Kheradmand (born 1975 in Tehran) has been actively engaged in the field of Iranian classical music for nearly three decades as a professional Tombak, Dayereh, Bendir, and Setar player, teacher, composer, and researcher. He embarked on his musical path by studying both classical and contemporary styles of playing Tombak and Setâr, as well as delving into the intricate repertoire of Qâjâr era music (the Radif). Over time, he expanded his musical horizons by immersing himself in the pre-Qâjâr era music in Iran as well as Shash-maqâm repertoire of Central Asia. Throughout his educational journey, he has had the privilege of receiving wisdom and guidance from celebrated musicians. Notable among these mentors are Djamchid Chemirani, Jean During, Arash Mohafez, Majid Kiani, Jamshid Mohebbi, Ali Bayâni, Daryush Talâi, and Abdolwali Abdorashidov.
Farid's deep understanding of rhythmic patterns and meters in the music of Iran-Arab-Turk and Central Asia has been shaped by his in-depth exploration and careful analysis of historical musical writings and recordings, which has established him as a notable authority in this field. Farid employs a unique teaching method by combining the singing of Iranian old Tasnifs (equivalent of the ballads) with the accompaniment of playing percussion instruments which effortlessly imparts a profound sense of rhythm in Iranian music of Qâjâr and pre-Qâjâr eras, to his students.
Farid is a co-founder of the Sepehr Music Ensemble, a group that has put on numerous concerts in Iran, neighbouring countries, and Europe. In 2011, his remarkable “Sepehr-khâni” performance earned the top award at the "Mugham International Muisc Festival" in Baku, Azerbaijan. He's also a key member of the Neoclassical Ensemble of Tehran, dedicated to reviving forgotten Persian compositions predating the Qâjâr era and performing contemporary neo-classical Iranian music. Farid’s recent album, Khodjasté (2018) is one of the first music albums with a neoclassical approach.
Artistic trainings
2010-2021: Rhythms of the Safavid classical music with Arash Mohafez, Paris, France.
2008-2021: Tehrani’s Tombak style with Djamchid Chemirani, Saint-maime, France.
2013-2014: Rhythms of classical music of Central Asia (Shashmaqâm) with Abdolwali Abdorashidov, Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
2011-2013: Rhythms of the Ottoman classical music with Julien Jâlal Eddine Weiss, Istanbul, Turkey.
2009-2010: Sound engineering, Studio Deylaman, Tehran.
1993-2001: Iranian classical repertoire of the Qâjâr era (the radif) and Setâr playing with Ali Bayani, Majid Kiani, and Daryush Talai.
1990-1993: Modern methods of Tombak playing with Jamshid Mohebbi, Tehran, Iran.
1985-1989: Classical methods of Tombak playing with Abbas Dabestani, Zahedan, Iran.
Awards
2011: First prize in the "International World of Mugham Festival" for Sepehr-khâni performance, Baku, Azerbaijan
1999: Honor Diploma for the article, “Aesthetic of Cycling System in Persian Music” in the "Second Music Festival of Iranian University students", Tehran, Iran.
1998: Honor Diploma for research on fundamentals of iqâ cycles in the "First Music Festival of Iranian University students", Tehran, Iran.
Discography (as the author)
2018: Khodjasté, Composer: Farid Kheradmand; Sepehr Ensemble, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2018: Âref Qazvini Tasnifs, based on Farid Kheradmand's interpretation, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2012: Sepehr-khâni, designed and conducted by Farid Kheradmand, Sepehr ensemble, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
Discography (as a participant musician)
2019: Neyshâbur; An Anthology of Compositions Attributed to Persian Musicians in the Kevseri
Manuscript (18th Century), Neoclassical Ensemble of Tehran, Arrangement: Arash Mohafez, Tehran, Mahoor Institute of Culture Arts.
2016: Sixty Châhârmezrâbs for Târ, Performed by Ali Kâzemi, Jamshid Shemirâni and Farid Kheradmand, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2013: Ajamlar; An Anthology of Pieces by Persian Composers and Their Contemporaries at the Ottoman Court from the 16th and 17th Centuries, Compiled and Arranged by Arash Mohafez, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2012: Darâmad-e Dovvom; Metric Pieces by Jean During, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2011: Chahargah-e Morakkab; Persian Traditional Music, Mozafar Shafii, Amir Sharifi, Farid Kheradmand, Beethoven publications, Tehran.
2010: Mozafar Shafii et l'Ensemble Rast, Direction artistique, texte et photographie: Jean During, Ocora Radio France, Paris.
2010: Sarkhâne; Compositions in the Old Iranian Music Style, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2009: Sarmast, Mehrabâni Ensemble, Avâye Mehrabâni Institute of Culture and Arts, Tehran.
2008: Piruzân, Sepehr Ensemble, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2008: Mâhân, Sepehr Ensemble, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
Publications
2019: Tombak Method of Jamshid Shemirani, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Arts, Tehran.
2015: An Interactive Tombak Course 1, 2 and 3, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Arts, Tehran.
2013: "A perspective of the concept of iqâ' from Fârâbi to the present era", Mahoor Music Quarterly, No. 60: 199-228.
2011: “Characteristics of rhythm in Persian classical music”, Mahoor Music Quarterly, No. 51/52: 327-354.
2003: Maqâsed ol-Alhân by ‘Abdolqâder Marâghi, Graphic edition by Farid Kheradmand, Niâvarân’s Artistic Creations Foundation, Tehran.
Conferences
2010: “Poem, rhythm, and melody in old Persian Tanifs”, in the "International conference of Poetry and music in the Persian-speaking countries", Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
2003: “Rhythm and iqâ' in Marâghi’s treatises”, in the "Symposium of 'Abdolqâder Marâghi", Tehran.
1999: “Aesthetic of Cycling System in Persian Music”, in the "Second Music Festival of Iranian University students", University of Tehran, Tehran.
Professional activities
2018: Master class on the analysis of Tasnifs of Qâjâr era, Shiraz.
2017: Master class on the analysis of Tasnifs of Qâjâr era, Divar organization.
2014-2016: Teaching the course “Rhythm in Persian music”, University of Tehran.
Since 2011: Co-founder of Rood sound studio.
2010-2014: Sound engineering, Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art, Tehran.
2009-2010: Sound engineering, Studio Deylaman, Tehran.
2005-2007: Teaching the course “Introduction to old Persian Tasnifs”, Soureh University of Tehran.
2002-2005: Researcher and music player at the Center of Research and Conservation of Persian Music (Affiliated with the National Iranian Radio and Television).
Since 2001: Regular member of the department of researcher of the Iran House of Music.
Since 2001: Teaching Setâr and fundamentals of Persian classical music.
Since 1994: Teaching Tombak and Dâyere along with singing old Persian Tasnifs.
Since 1990: Concert performer.
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