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Rahman Asadollahi was a prominent Iranian composer of classical music. He was born on January 1, 1921, in Tehran, Iran. Asadollahi was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known musician and composer. As a child, Asadollahi showed a keen interest in music and began learning the tar, a traditional Iranian stringed instrument, at a young age. Asadollahi's musical education began at the age of 12 when he started studying music theory and composition with his father. He continued his studies at the Tehran Conservatory of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of some of the most prominent Iranian musicians of the time. Asadollahi's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly became one of the most promising young musicians in Iran. Asadollahi's early compositions were heavily influenced by traditional Iranian music, and he often incorporated elements of Iranian folk music into his works. However, he was also heavily influenced by Western classical music, and he began to incorporate elements of Western music into his compositions as well. Asadollahi's unique blend of Iranian and Western music made him one of the most innovative and influential composers of his time. Asadollahi's first major composition was a suite for orchestra, which he composed in 1945. The suite was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it established Asadollahi as a major force in Iranian classical music. Over the next few years, Asadollahi continued to compose a wide variety of works, including chamber music, vocal music, and orchestral works. One of Asadollahi's most famous works is his opera, Rostam and Sohrab, which he composed in 1959. The opera is based on a story from the Persian epic, Shahnameh, and tells the tragic tale of the hero Rostam and his son Sohrab. The opera was a major success and is still performed regularly in Iran today. Asadollahi's music was not only popular in Iran but also gained international recognition. In 1961, he was invited to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival, where he received critical acclaim for his performance. Asadollahi's music continued to be performed around the world, and he became one of the most well-known Iranian composers of his time. Asadollahi's later works were heavily influenced by his interest in mysticism and spirituality. He began to incorporate elements of Sufi music into his compositions, and his music became more introspective and meditative. Asadollahi's later works were also more experimental, and he began to incorporate electronic music into his compositions. Asadollahi continued to compose music until his death in 1980. His legacy as one of the most important Iranian composers of the 20th century lives on, and his music continues to be performed and celebrated around the world. Asadollahi's unique blend of Iranian and Western music, his innovative approach to composition, and his dedication to music have made him a true icon of Iranian classical music.

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