Tehran – The Iranian National Music Orchestra performs a concert entitled “The Remaining Eyes” in honor of late composer and conductor Homayon Chlorum.
The orchestra took the stage at Vadat Hall in Tehran on June 8th and reported on Sunday in honor of the legendary Homayon Holam under the baton of Homayon Rahimian.
The concert presents a second tribute performance by the Iranian National Music Orchestra, dedicated to a prominent figure in Persian music. Famous singer Mohammad Abdul Hosseini will accompany the orchestra.
Earlier this year, at its first performance in 2025, the orchestra performed “Memories with Me” in honor of veteran musician Mohammad Sarir.
Homayoun Khorram (1930–2013) was a well-known Iranian violinist, composer, musician and conductor, and made a significant contribution to Persian music. He is also a member of the Iranian Music Housing Supreme Council, reflecting his influential role in Iranian music culture.
Khorram’s early exposure to Iranian classical music was raised by his mother, a passionate lover of traditional Persian music. He began his formal music education at the age of 10-11 under the guidance of legendary composer and violinist Aborassan Saba. By the age of 14 he had been playing solo on the radio and showing off his incredible talent.
Khorram was a master of harmony, influenced by the Feredouun Farzaneh and Sarli styles and had a compositional approach inspired by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. His collaborations with the well-known Iranian singer have produced timeless songs such as “Goghayeh Setaregan”, “Rosvaye Zamaneh”, “To Ey Pari Kojayi” and “Shahzadeh Roya”. His works spanned composition, arrangements, innovative improvisation, and establish a rich repertoire that continues to influence Iranian musicians.
After the Islamic Revolution, he focused on teaching violins and conducting research on Iranian music, and contributed to academic and cultural institutions around the world, including lectures at UCLA and various Iranian universities.
Khorram’s legacy is preserved through his compositions, academic writing and recordings. He died of cancer at the age of 82, which had a major impact on Iran’s music and culture. His contributions remained blessed, and he is remembered as one of Iran’s most talented and influential musicians.
Photo: Homayon Chlorum, a well-known Iranian composer and conductor, in an undated photograph
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