Farahani [Agha Ali Akbar] (1821-1857~1863 Tehran)

His father was Shah Vali. He was Bigger than Iranian Musicians. Agha Ali Akbar was beginner than Iran’s Music in two century recently. He played Tar and teaches Radif at Ghajar circulation. His sons: Mirza Abdollah, Mirza Hussein Gholi, and Mirza Hassan [he was death at youth]. Conte de gubinue (Francium): he was bigger player in Iran and worldly player. His uncle son’s was the better student (Agha Gholam Hussein). His Tar’s name was Ghalandar that had 24 frats. His students were Abdollah Khan Alaolmolk, Masoud Mirza, Hassan Khan, Mirza Heydar Ali Sarhang, Ali Akbar Bazigar, Soltan Khanoum, Kokab Khanoum, and his sons.

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Farahani [Mirza Abdollah] (1843-1918 Tehran)

He was little son of Agha Ali Akbar Farahani. Mirza Abdollah played Tar and Setar but he was famous in Setar and teaches Radif. His teachers were his father [Agha Ali Akbar], his brother [Mirza Hassan], his uncle’s son [Agha Gholam Hussein] and Seyed Ahmad (?). His students: Abol Hassan Saba, Irani Mojarad, Hussein Khalifeh [his master student], Mehdi Solhi, Esmaeil Ghahremani, Mohammad Mostoufi, Bagher and Mehdi Dabiri and Ali Naghi Vaziri that he written Radif’s notation and studied Radif from Mirza Abdollah. His child: [Moloud, Molouk, Javad Ebadi and Ahmad Ebadi] studied Radif from Mirza Abdollah. He had Music school. His Radif is the better of method and reference for Iranian Music. He teaches Radif to his students and they studied and recorded in Disc and cassette. Esmaeil Ghahremani studied Radif to Nour Ali Broumand, he was recording in Rail and Cassette, however John Doring was writing Radif notation. Now Mirza Abdollah’s Radif teaches in Iranian Music Universities. Hussein Alizadeh recorded this in CD and Cassette at 1992, however Daryoush Talaei recorded Radif in Cassette and written Radif’s notation at1992. He recorded many Disc. His Disc’s numbers: 12285, .3-12670, .4-12032, .4-12033, .4-12034, .4-12035, .12091, .12092.

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Farahani [Mirza Hussein Gholi] (1854-1916 Tehran)

He was son of Agha Ali Akbar Farahani. He played Tar and teaches Radif. His Tar had 22 frats and had five strings. He was gone to Paris for recorded Disc with Sorour Molk, Nayeb Asadollah and Bagher Labou [Tunbak]. His teachers were his brother Mirza Abdollah and his uncle Agha Gholam Hussein Farahani. His students: Arfa Molk Gilani, Mirza Gholam Reza Shirazi, Baser Doleh, Darvish Khan, Ali Naghi Vaziri, Ali Mohammad Fakham Behzadi, Mohsen Mirza Zelli, Morteza Ney Davoud, Agh Reza Khan, Yahya Hatami, Zolfaghari [Master of Ney Davoud], Khazen Doleh, Shahab Daftari, Mohammad Ali Khan Mostoufi, Shahzadeh Rakhshani, Banan Molk. His child: Ali Akbar (Ali Akbar Shahnazi) and Abdol Hussein (Abdol Hussein Shahnazi), and Mohammad Hassan (He did not continue Music). His method is technical method in Iranian Music. His Disc’s numbers: 19382, 19383, .4-12063, .4-12056, .4-12 057, .4-12059, .4-12060, .4-12061, .4-12062, C-4-12052, .0-12094, .0-12092, .0-12096, .0-12097, C-14-12594, C-14-12683, C-14-12684, C-14-12688, .18343, .18346.         

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Farahani [Agha Gholam Hussein] (?)

 He was lived at Ghajar circulation. His father name was Mohammad Reza. He was Agha Ali Akbar’s uncle son. He played Tar and teaches Radif. Agha Gholam Hussein studied Tar, Music, and Radif from Agha Ali Akbar Farahani. His students: Mirza Abdollah and Mirza Hussein Gholi, Nemat Atabaki, Yousef Safaei, Mohammad Mostoufi and Malihe. 

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 Farabi [Abou Nasr]

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Froutan [Yousef] (1891-1978 Tehran)

He played Setar, Tar, and Piano. His teachers: Mirza Abdollah and Mirza Hussein Gholi. He was a member of Iranian Music Institute and radio and television. He recorded Radif with Setar in Cassette. His students: Hussein Alizadeh, Daryoush Talaei and … 

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Farnam [Mahmoud]

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Farhat [Hormoz] (1928- Tehran)

He is playing Violin, and was studying composition in United States at 1318 (1939). Farhat was studying in California Music University at 1343 (1964) ~ 1347 (1968) and his degree is PHD. Hormoz was gave Ford Cup at 1347 (1968). His teacher in Iran: Vahe Jingouzian [Violin]. Hormoz Farhat was boss of California Music University. His works: Mazandaran Rhapsody, Kencher Symphony, Manteh for 7 Instrument, Lalaei [Lullaby] for String Orchestra, Sextet in one Movement, Quartet in F Minor, Serenade for Flute, Toccata, Fugue in E & Eb, 4 motet for coral & …                

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Farhat [Shahin] (1945- Tehran)

He was beginning Music (Piano) in 14’Th years old. Shahin went to Tehran Music University and finished at 1348 (1969) in Composing. He teaches Music History and music Theory in Music Nation school at 20’Th years old. He went to France to Strasbourg for continues his Music at 1349 (1970). However, He went to New York Music University and Continues Music here “Ezraladerman.” He is Tehran Music University’s Maestro and was Jahad Daneshgahi Music University’s Maestro at 1376~1377 (1997~1999). He is composing many Songs for Orchestra and Instruments.  

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Fakhreddini [Farhad] (1316- sh) (1937- Azerbaijan County)

He studied Music in Music Conservatoire. He is playing Violin and Viola and he is teacher of Music High School, Azad University, and Conductor of Nation Orchestra however he is one of best Composer in Iran Music. His teachers: Ahmad Mohajer, Abol Hassan Saba, Ali Tadjvidi [Violin and Iranian Classical Music (Radif)], Melik Aslanian [Theory and Harmony], Mehdi Barkeshli [Analyze of Iranian Music]. He cooperated with Hussein Dehlavi, Ahmad Pajman and Mostafa Kamal Pour Torab. He was gone to Radio at 1344 (1965) and plays Violin and Viola. He cooperated with Rouhollah Khaleghi, Javad Maroufi, Morteza Hananeh and Fereydoun Naseri. He was Conductor of Radio and Television Orchestra at 1352 ~ 1358 (1973 ~1979). He is writes many book and Compose many songs for Film.    

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Farhang Far [Naser] (1947-1997 Shahre Rey (Rey city) in Tehran County)

He was playing Tunbak. His teachers: Mohammad Torkaman, Hussein Tehrani, Mohammad Esmaeili, Nour Ali Broumand and Abdollah Davami. He was member of  Iranian Music Institute at 1349 (1970), performances Concert with Ali Asghar Bahari, Lotfollah Majd and … at 1350 (1971), and Hussein Alizadeh, Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Parviz Meshkatian, Daryoush Talaei and… in Art Festivals [Jashne Honar] at 1351 (1972). He performances many Concerts with Mohammad Reza Lotfi and Parviz Meshkatian and Hussein Alizadeh and recorded many Cassettes with them.  

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Faraj Pouri [Saeid] Sanandadj in Kordestan County in Western Iran

 He is Kamancheh player. His first teacher in Violin was Hassan Kamkar (He was play Violin). He was member of Aref group with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He is Tehran Music School teacher.  

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Firouzi [Mohammad]

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Farahmand [Mahmoud]

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Farahmand Bafi [Mahmoud] (1956- Tehran)

He is playing Tunbak. His teacher: Amir Naser Eftetah. Mahmoud was gone to Iranian Music Institute at 1353 (1974) and he was performance 3rd Concert in Shiraz Art Festival. He went to Greece, China and Japan for Concert. He is playing Tunbak in many Cassettes.   

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