Mohammad Saeed Sharifian Information

Mohammad Saeed Sharifian (born March 11, 1955, Tehran) is a prominent Iranian composer, musicologist, and researcher, widely recognized for his symphonic works, film scores, and vocal compositions. His music draws heavily from Persian poetry, mythology, and cultural heritage, and he has significantly contributed to the evolution of contemporary classical music in Iran.

Education

Sharifian pursued his musical and artistic studies in the UK and Italy:

• Leeds College of Music
• Associate Degree in Music, University of Huddersfield
• Associate Degree in Visual Arts, University of London
• Diplomas in Flute Performance, Harmony, and Counterpoint, Royal College of Music, London
• BA and MA in Music Composition, Colchester Institute (Anglia Ruskin University)
• Ph.D. in Sound Physics and Electroacoustic Music, University of Padua, Italy

Notable Works

• Symphonic Poem “Arash the Archer”
• Symphonic Poem on the Poetry of Saadi (performed at the UN Summit, 1988)
• Song Cycle on the Poetry of Hafez
• Symphony of the Commanders
• Vocal Suite on Poems by Miroslav Holub

Albums

• Khosoof (Eclipse)
• And Now, the Infinity – nominated for Best Album and Best Composition at the Fajr International Music Festival
• To the Earth and the Sun – nominated for Best Classical Composition
• Symphony of Arvand

Film & TV Music

• Hasht Behesht (TV Series, 1990, dir. Akbar Khajouei)
• The Grand Circus (Film, 1991, dir. Akbar Khajouei)

Publications

• Hilal-e Shab (The Crescent of Night), for flute and guitar – Chang Publishing, Tehran, 1992
• Selected Pieces for Piano – Part Publishing, 2013

Sharifian continues to be celebrated for blending Persian literary and cultural elements with contemporary Western symphonic forms, contributing significantly to Iran’s modern classical repertoire.