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Biography of Anoushirvan Rohani

      Anoushirvan Rohani  was born into one of Iran's prominent musical families. His father, the late Reza Rohani Moayed, himself an accomplished musician, was Anoushirvan’s  first teacher and  mentor. Anoushirvan composed his first song at a tender age of six, which he aptly titled  “Avlalin Tango” (“First Tango”). His father wrote the lyrics for the song. By now, the father had fully recognized the prodigious talent of his child and began Anoushirvan’s rigorous training in classical piano under  the great Iranian master pianist,  Javad Maroofi. In 1948, when Anoushirvan  was  just  nine years old, his song was broadcasted live on the Iranian National Radio network.

      Anoushirvan continued his musical education at National Music Conservatory under masters and pioneers of the Iranian music, Javad Maroufi & Rouhallah Khaleghi. By the time he had  turned a teenager, the  talented Anoushirvan was  beginning to be  recognized  by the Iranian  mass media. The reputable Iranian Music magazine in its 10th edition, March 1, 1953 wrote,  "Anoushirvan, the 13 year old pianist who is raised by a musical family, is now learning to be a star at National Music Conservatory.” Twenty year later, the same magazine once again recognized Anoushirvan as "The Precious Innovator of Iranian Music.”

       In 1958 Anoushirvan officially began his long collaboration with the National Iranian Radio. His productive career includes over 500 compositions that includes numerous vocals, orchestral music, piano pieces and film scores, among them "Soltan-e-Ghalbhaa", "Dele Kuchuloo," and "Gol- e-Sang." His most famous piece, "Tavalodat Mobarak," the Iranian version of the “Happy Birthday" song  is undoubtedly  the most often-played Iranian song.

      What is unique about Anoushirvan's accomplishment is his immense success outside of Iran, where he is much admired among  international music circles. Many of his songs have been performed in different languages in several countries. Among the many international  honors that Anoushirvan has received,  he was awarded  the first prize in Spain's Music Festival for his song Mi Destino (Spanish version of Soltan-e-Ghalbhaa). More recently he has been working with Hanover Opera & Ballet Orchestra in Germany and Czech Symphony Orchestra in Prague.