About Hossein Hang-Afarin
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 76–77). Hossein Hang-Afarin was an Iranian musician.
Hossein Hang Afarin (1878 – 1952) was a Persian (Iranian) band conductor of the Cossack Brigade, conductor of Okhovvat society orchestra, and performer of setar. Studied military music under the French musician Monsieur Lemaire and Persian classical music under Mirza Abdollah. He is regarded by Ruhollah Khaleqi as an accomplished musician and setar performer of his time. Aside from leading the Brigade bands he taught setar, violin, and piano privately. He is credited for creating many famous musicians such as Nasrollah Zarrin Panjeh
, Reza Mahjubi and Morteza Mahjubi.
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Who was Hossein Hang-Afarin?
Iranian musician (1875–1952)
When was Hossein Hang-Afarin born?
Hossein Hang-Afarin was born in 1875.
When did Hossein Hang-Afarin die?
Hossein Hang-Afarin died in 1952.
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Hossein Hang-Afarin was a musician.
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Hossein Hang-Afarin was Iranian.
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