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| birth_date = 1925 | birth_date = 24 september 1923
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| death_date = 19 March 2008 | death_date = {{death date and age|2008|3|19|1923|1|1|df=y}}
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'''Samin Baghtcheban''' ({{lang-fa| ثمین باغچه‌بان }}, {{lang-tr|Samin Bahçeban}}) (variations: '''Baghcheban''', '''Baqcheban''', '''Bahceban''') (1925 – 19 March 2008) was an ]ian ], ], author and translator. '''Samin Baghtcheban''' ({{langx|fa| ثمین باغچه‌بان }}, {{langx|tr|Samin Bahçeban}}) (variations: '''Baghcheban''', '''Baqcheban''', '''Bahceban''') (1923 – 19 March 2008) was an Iranian ], author and translator.


==Biography== ==Biography==
Samin Baghtcheban was born in 1925 in ] to an ] family, and grew up in ] and ], where his father established the first modern kindergartens and schools for the deaf in Iran. His father, ], was a leading Iranian educator and pioneer of ] ]. Samin Baghtcheban was born in 1925 in ], Persia (modern Iran) and grew up in ] and ], where his father established the first modern kindergartens and schools for the deaf in Iran. His father, ], was a leading educator and pioneer of ] ].


In 1944 Samin Baghtcheban was awarded a scholarship to study music composition in ]. He returned to Iran in 1949 and started teaching in Music Conservatory of Tehran.<ref name="snapshot">{{cite book|author=Samin Baghtchehban|language=Persian|title=''Snapshots from My Father (چهره هایی از پدرم)''|ISBN=964-341-209-1}}</ref> Samin Baghcheban started his music studies at the Tehran Conservatory of Music.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/persian/iran-features-43457301|title=10th Death Anniversary: Samin Baghcheban's Manuscripts to be Published|newspaper=BBC News فارسی |publisher=BBC Persian|accessdate=2018-07-22}}</ref> In 1944 Samin Baghtcheban was awarded a scholarship to study composition in ]. He returned to Tehran in 1949 and started teaching at the Conservatory.<ref name="snapshot">{{cite book|author=Samin Baghtchehban|language=Persian|title=''Snapshots from My Father (چهره هایی از پدرم)''|isbn=964-341-209-1}}</ref>


He was married to the opera singer, ], whom he met while studying in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=229712|title=Opera singer Evelyn Baghcheban dies in Istanbul|publisher=Tehran Times|accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref> He was married to the opera singer, ], whom he met while studying in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=229712|title=Opera singer Evelyn Baghcheban dies in Istanbul|publisher=Tehran Times|accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref>
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He died on 19 March 2008 in Istanbul.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/arts/story/2008/04/080405_an-samin.shtml|publisher=]|script-title=fa:ثمین باغچه بان درگذشت|language=Persian|accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref> He died on 19 March 2008 in Istanbul.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/arts/story/2008/04/080405_an-samin.shtml|publisher=]|script-title=fa:ثمین باغچه بان درگذشت|language=Persian|accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref>


==Music career== ==Compositions==
Throughout his career he composed numerous pieces based on Iranian folklore or mythology. His most popular work is ''] (Rainbow)'', a collection of symphonic and choral tunes for children. Throughout his career he composed numerous pieces inspired by the Persian folk music or mythology. His most popular work is ''] (Rainbow)'', a collection of compositions for children (for choire and orchestra) which was recorded in 1978 in Vienna.
Other Works:
* ''Persian Compositions for Voice and Piano'' (including 4 pieces: 1- ''Ruba'i'' No. 1: ''Do Zolfoonet'' (Your two braids) (1950) Text: Baba-Taher (11th-century Persian poet). 2- ''To Ra Mikham'' (I want you) (1952) Text: Folklore. 3- ''Sorood-e Saba'' (Saba's song) (1956) Text: Sa'di (13th-century poet). 4- ''Gahvareh-ye Khali'' (Empty cradle) (1957) Text: the composer), published in 2018, on the 10th death anniversary of the composer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/persian/iran-features-43457301|publisher=BBC Persian|title=10th Death Anniversary: Samin Baghcheban's Manuscripts to be Published|newspaper=BBC News فارسی |accessdate=2018-07-22}}</ref> The first two pieces, ''Ruba'i'' No. 1: ''Do Zolfoonet'' (Your two braids) and ''To Ra Mikham'' (I want you) were recorded on the album '']'' by ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-21 |title=Mélodies nocturnes avec Fred Goaty de JazzMagazine et Philippe Venturini de Classica et la chanteuse iranienne Nazari Anousha |url=https://www.francetvinfo.fr/replay-magazine/franceinfo/melodies-nocturnes/melodies-nocturnes-du-vendredi-21-octobre-2022_5433505.html |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Franceinfo |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Article |first1=1 Mar 2020 {{!}} |last2=Une {{!}} |title=Téhéran/ Paris : Rencontre avec Anousha Nazari, soprano {{!}} VENTOUX OPERA |url=https://www.ventoux-opera.com/2020/03/01/teheran-paris-rencontre-avec-anousha-nazari-soprano/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kubik |first=Suzana |date=2024-01-29 |title=Anousha Nazari : le chant lyrique, une voie vers la liberté |url=https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/anousha-nazari-le-chant-lyrique-une-voie-vers-la-liberte-4390123 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=France Musique |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-02 |title=Orient hebdo - Anousha Nazari: regard d'une soliste soprano iranienne |url=https://www.rfi.fr/fr/podcasts/orient-hebdo/20221002-anousha-nazari-regard-d-une-soliste-soprano-iranienne |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=RFI |language=fr}}</ref>
* ''Sholeyl'' (for string orchestra)
* ''Boumivar'' (in 3 movements) for orchestra.
* ''Chaharshanbeh-Souri''

Baghcheban also arranged various Persian folk songs for the choir. Some of his arrangements were performed by Tehran Choral Group and the Farah Choir in the 1960s and 1970s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.payvand.com/news/18/apr/1074.html|title=First Ever Release of 1978 Farah Choir Recording
|publisher=Payvand|accessdate=2018-07-22}}</ref>


==Literary works== ==Literary works==
Between 1948 and 1979, in addition to his composition activities, he wrote and translated several books and articles. Baghtcheban translated several books by Turkish authors ], ] and introduced the humorist ] to Iranians.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harmonytalk.com/id/1536|publisher=Harmonytalk music magazine|title=Norouz is not coming!|language=Persian|accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref> Between 1948 and 1979, in addition to his composition activities, he wrote and translated several books and articles. Baghtcheban translated several books by Turkish authors ], ] and introduced the humorist ] to Iranians.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harmonytalk.com/id/1536|publisher=Harmonytalk music magazine|title=Norouz is not coming!|date=4 April 2008 |language=Persian|accessdate=2010-11-02}}</ref>


In 1963, along with a group of prominent teachers and educators, including Lily Ahi, ] and Abbas Yamini Sharif, Baghtcheban confounded the Children's Book Council (CBC) of Iran. The council is an NGO focused on developing and promoting children's literature in Iran.<ref name=iranicaonline_1>{{cite web|title=Children VII. Children's Literature|url=http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/children-vii|website=http://www.iranicaonline.org|page=Vol. V, Fasc. 4, pp. 417–423|date=17 October 2011|accessdate=22 August 2015}}</ref> In 1963, along with a group of prominent teachers and educators, including Lily Ahi, ] and Abbas Yamini Sharif, Baghtcheban confounded the Children's Book Council (CBC) of Iran. The council is an NGO focused on developing and promoting children's literature in Iran.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/children-vii|title=Children VII. Children's Literature
|publisher=Iranica|accessdate=2018-07-22}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
*{{fa icon}} , a multimedia presentation on Baghtchehban's life, ''Jadid online'' *{{in lang|fa}} , a multimedia presentation on Baghtchehban's life, ''Jadid online''
* , BBC Persian * , BBC Persian
* , Obituary in BBC Persian * , Obituary in BBC Persian
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*{{fa icon}} , Article on Rangin Kamoon album *{{in lang|fa}} , Article on Rangin Kamoon album
* , A small tribute to Rangin Kamoon Album * , A small tribute to Rangin Kamoon Album


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Iranian composer, author and translator
Samin Baghcheban
Born24 september 1923
Tabriz, Persia (modern Iran)
Died19 March 2008(2008-03-19) (aged 85)
Istanbul, Turkey
Occupation(s)Composer, author, translator
SpouseEvelyn Baghtcheban
Children3
RelativesJabbar Baghtcheban (father)
Websitewww.baghcheban.net

Samin Baghtcheban (Persian: ثمین باغچه‌بان, Turkish: Samin Bahçeban) (variations: Baghcheban, Baqcheban, Bahceban) (1923 – 19 March 2008) was an Iranian composer, author and translator.

Biography

Samin Baghtcheban was born in 1925 in Tabriz, Persia (modern Iran) and grew up in Shiraz and Tehran, where his father established the first modern kindergartens and schools for the deaf in Iran. His father, Jabbar Baghtcheban, was a leading educator and pioneer of Persian cued speech.

Samin Baghcheban started his music studies at the Tehran Conservatory of Music. In 1944 Samin Baghtcheban was awarded a scholarship to study composition in Ankara State Conservatory. He returned to Tehran in 1949 and started teaching at the Conservatory.

He was married to the opera singer, Evelyn Baghtcheban, whom he met while studying in Ankara.

In 1984 he moved to Turkey with his family where he continued his activities and composed several new pieces, some of which were performed by Manouchehr Sahbai in Switzerland.

He died on 19 March 2008 in Istanbul.

Compositions

Throughout his career he composed numerous pieces inspired by the Persian folk music or mythology. His most popular work is Rangin Kamoon (Rainbow), a collection of compositions for children (for choire and orchestra) which was recorded in 1978 in Vienna. Other Works:

  • Persian Compositions for Voice and Piano (including 4 pieces: 1- Ruba'i No. 1: Do Zolfoonet (Your two braids) (1950) Text: Baba-Taher (11th-century Persian poet). 2- To Ra Mikham (I want you) (1952) Text: Folklore. 3- Sorood-e Saba (Saba's song) (1956) Text: Sa'di (13th-century poet). 4- Gahvareh-ye Khali (Empty cradle) (1957) Text: the composer), published in 2018, on the 10th death anniversary of the composer. The first two pieces, Ruba'i No. 1: Do Zolfoonet (Your two braids) and To Ra Mikham (I want you) were recorded on the album Sounds of Ancestors by Anousha Nazari.
  • Sholeyl (for string orchestra)
  • Boumivar (in 3 movements) for orchestra.
  • Chaharshanbeh-Souri

Baghcheban also arranged various Persian folk songs for the choir. Some of his arrangements were performed by Tehran Choral Group and the Farah Choir in the 1960s and 1970s.

Literary works

Between 1948 and 1979, in addition to his composition activities, he wrote and translated several books and articles. Baghtcheban translated several books by Turkish authors Nazim Hikmet, Yaşar Kemal and introduced the humorist Aziz Nesin to Iranians.

In 1963, along with a group of prominent teachers and educators, including Lily Ahi, Touran Mirhadi and Abbas Yamini Sharif, Baghtcheban confounded the Children's Book Council (CBC) of Iran. The council is an NGO focused on developing and promoting children's literature in Iran.

References

  1. "10th Death Anniversary: Samin Baghcheban's Manuscripts to be Published". BBC News فارسی. BBC Persian. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  2. ^ Samin Baghtchehban. Snapshots from My Father (چهره هایی از پدرم) (in Persian). ISBN 964-341-209-1.
  3. "Opera singer Evelyn Baghcheban dies in Istanbul". Tehran Times. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  4. ثمین باغچه بان درگذشت (in Persian). BBC Persian. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  5. "10th Death Anniversary: Samin Baghcheban's Manuscripts to be Published". BBC News فارسی. BBC Persian. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  6. "Mélodies nocturnes avec Fred Goaty de JazzMagazine et Philippe Venturini de Classica et la chanteuse iranienne Nazari Anousha". Franceinfo (in French). 2022-10-21. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  7. Article, 1 Mar 2020 |; Une |. "Téhéran/ Paris : Rencontre avec Anousha Nazari, soprano | VENTOUX OPERA" (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. Kubik, Suzana (2024-01-29). "Anousha Nazari : le chant lyrique, une voie vers la liberté". France Musique (in French). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  9. "Orient hebdo - Anousha Nazari: regard d'une soliste soprano iranienne". RFI (in French). 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  10. "First Ever Release of 1978 Farah Choir Recording". Payvand. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  11. "Norouz is not coming!" (in Persian). Harmonytalk music magazine. 4 April 2008. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
  12. "Children VII. Children's Literature". Iranica. Retrieved 2018-07-22.

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