Evelyn Baghtcheban
| Evelyn Baghtcheban | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1928 Mersin, Turkey |
| Died |
October 31, 2010 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Occupation | Opera singer, voice teacher |
| Known for |
pioneer of Iranian opera, founded the Tehran National Choir |
| Spouse(s) | Samin Baghtcheban |
Evelyn Baghtcheban (variations: Baghcheban, Baqcheban, Bahceban) (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 Nuri, 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 اِولین باغچه بان، از بنیان گذاران اپرای ایران درگذشت.. www.bbc.co.uk (in Persian).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Mehr News Agency (November 2, 2010). "Opera singer Evelyn Baghcheban: 1928-2010 ". Payvand Iran News. Retrieved 21 September 2012.