Evelyn Baghtcheban
Appearance
Evelyn Baghtcheban | |
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Born | 1928 |
Died | October 31, 2010 Istanbul, Turkey |
Occupation(s) | Opera singer, voice teacher |
Known for | pioneer of Iranian opera, founded the Tehran National Choir |
Spouse | Samin Baghtcheban |
Evelyn Baghtcheban (variations: Baghcheban, Baqcheban, Bahceban) (Persian: اولین باغچهبان, 1928 - October 31, 2010) was a Turkish opera singer (mezzo-soprano) and one of the pioneers of opera and choral music in Iran. She was instrumental in establishing Tehran's opera house, Rudaki Hall, and founded the Tehran National Choir.[1][2] She also taught singing at the Tehran Music School, where her pupils included Mohammad Nouri, Pari Zanganeh, and Sudabeh Tajbakhsh.[2]
Early life
Baghtcheban was born in Mersin, Turkey to a French mother and a Turkish father. She was married to the Iranian composer Samin Baghtcheban whom she met when they were both students at the Ankara State Conservatory.[1]
References
- ^ a b اِولین باغچه بان، از بنیان گذاران اپرای ایران درگذشت.. www.bbc.co.uk (in Persian).
- ^ a b Mehr News Agency (November 2, 2010). "Opera singer Evelyn Baghcheban: 1928-2010 ". Payvand Iran News. Retrieved 21 September 2012.