Behzad Ranjbaran (Persian:بهزاد رنجبران; born 1955, inTehran,Iran) is aPersian composer, known for his virtuosic concertos and colorful orchestral music.[1] Ranjbaran's music draws from his cultural roots, incorporating Persian musical modes and rhythms.[2]
Ranjbaran was born on July 1, 1955, InTehran,Iran. He entered theTehran Music Conservatory at the age of 9, studying the violin. In his teens while studying Western classical music, Ranjbaran began collecting folk music. Following his graduation, he immigrated to America in 1974. He studied atIndiana University, inBloomington, and later at theJuilliard School inNew York City where he obtained aDMA in music composition.[3] His composition teachers at Juilliard wereVincent Persichetti,David Diamond, andJoseph Schwantner.[4]
Ranjbaran's music is strongly rooted in theNeo-Romantic movement of the late 20th Century, as well as showing the influence of Iranian and other non-Western music. He has written compositions for, among others,Joshua Bell,Renée Fleming, andYo-Yo Ma, as well as apianoconcerto forJean-Yves Thibaudet.[5]
Many of his works are inspired byPersian culture and literature.Persian Trilogy, a largeorchestral cycle completed in 2000, was inspired by theShahnameh of the 11th Century Persian poetFerdowsi. He has been on the faculty of theJuilliard School since 1991.[6]
His son Armand Ranjbaran and daughter Alina Ranjbaran are also composers.[7][8]
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