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Evelyn Baghtcheban

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Evelyn Baghtcheban
Born1928
Mersin, Turkey
DiedOctober 31, 2010
Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation(s)Opera singer, voice teacher
Known forpioneer of Iranian opera,
founded the Tehran National Choir
SpouseSamin 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

  1. ^ a b اِولین باغچه بان، از بنیان گذاران اپرای ایران درگذشت.. www.bbc.co.uk (in Persian).
  2. ^ a b Mehr News Agency (November 2, 2010). "Opera singer Evelyn Baghcheban: 1928-2010 ". Payvand Iran News. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
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