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Behdad Moghaddasi is a contemporary classical music composer from Iran. He was born on August 22, 1985, in Tehran, Iran. Moghaddasi grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a professional musician who played the santur, a traditional Persian instrument. Moghaddasi's interest in music began at a young age, and he started playing the piano when he was only six years old. Moghaddasi's early musical education was focused on classical music, and he studied piano with some of the best teachers in Iran. He also learned to play the santur from his father and studied music theory and composition. Moghaddasi's talent and dedication to music were evident from a young age, and he won several awards and competitions in Iran. In 2004, Moghaddasi moved to the United States to pursue his musical education further. He enrolled in the music program at the University of North Texas, where he studied composition with Joseph Klein and David Stout. Moghaddasi's time at the University of North Texas was a formative period in his musical development, and he was exposed to a wide range of musical styles and traditions. Moghaddasi's compositions are characterized by their unique blend of Western classical music and Persian traditional music. He draws inspiration from the rich musical heritage of Iran and combines it with the techniques and structures of Western classical music. Moghaddasi's music is often described as hauntingly beautiful, with a sense of melancholy and longing. One of Moghaddasi's most significant works is his piano concerto, which he composed in 2010. The concerto is a fusion of Persian and Western classical music and features a solo piano accompanied by a full orchestra. The concerto is divided into three movements, each of which explores a different aspect of Moghaddasi's musical style. The first movement of the concerto is marked by its rhythmic complexity and intricate interplay between the piano and the orchestra. The second movement is more introspective and features a hauntingly beautiful melody played by the solo piano. The final movement is a lively and energetic dance, with the piano and orchestra trading off complex rhythms and melodies. Another notable work by Moghaddasi is his string quartet, which he composed in 2012. The quartet is a tribute to the great Persian poet Rumi and is based on his poem "The Guest House." The quartet is divided into three movements, each of which corresponds to a different stanza of the poem. The first movement of the quartet is marked by its mournful melody and slow, mournful tempo. The second movement is more upbeat and features a lively dance rhythm. The final movement is a slow, contemplative piece that brings the quartet to a peaceful and reflective conclusion. Moghaddasi's music has been performed by some of the best orchestras and ensembles in the world, including the Tehran Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also won several awards and honors for his compositions, including the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award and the BMI Student Composer Award. In addition to his work as a composer, Moghaddasi is also an accomplished pianist and santur player. He has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Iran, the United States, and Europe. Moghaddasi is also a dedicated music educator and has taught composition and piano at several universities and music schools.

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