Behzad Mirkhani
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Behzad Mirkhani is a Persian guitarist and composer, best known for his works based on folk music
idioms. He is a member of Iran House of Music, Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), and the Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT).
Since 1990, he began to compose a series of works including guitar concertos, string quartets, orchestral music and pieces for solo guitar and guitar with mixed ensemble which have received numerous performances.
In the music center of Iran ministry of culture, Behzad Mirkhani's debut album, The Last Leaf, has been established as the first Iranian composition for the classical guitar 1990. His other albums have been released since then through Iranian record labels, and internationally through CD Baby, USA.
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
idioms. He is a member of Iran House of Music, Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), and the Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT).
Since 1990, he began to compose a series of works including guitar concertos, string quartets, orchestral music and pieces for solo guitar and guitar with mixed ensemble which have received numerous performances.
In the music center of Iran ministry of culture, Behzad Mirkhani's debut album, The Last Leaf, has been established as the first Iranian composition for the classical guitar 1990. His other albums have been released since then through Iranian record labels, and internationally through CD Baby, USA.