Mohammad Reza Lotfi Persian Composer · Stats, Songs & Biography

Mohammad Reza Lotfi — Biography

Mohammad Reza Lotfi was an Iranian tar and setar player, composer and teacher associated with the development of modern Persian classical performance. Born in Gorgan, he studied at the National Music Conservatory and the University of Tehran, learning from Ali Akbar Shahnazi, Nour-Ali Boroumand, Abdollah Davami and Saeed Hormozi. He founded the Shayda Ensemble and helped establish the Chavosh music centre. His Rast-Panjgah performance with Mohammad Reza Shajarian at the Shiraz Arts Festival became a notable point in their collaboration. Lotfi also taught and held academic leadership positions at Tehran University. Periods in Italy and the United States accompanied an extensive international concert career. He died in Tehran on 2 May 2014.