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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Jalaal Zulfonun
|name = Jalal Zolfonun
|image =
|image = جلال ذوالفنون۲.jpg
|image_size = 250
|image_size =
|caption = Jalal Zolfonun At the [[Fajr International Music Festival]]
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
|birth_date = {{birth date|1937|03|06}}
|birth_date = {{birth date|1938|3|07}}
|death_date = {{death date and age|2012|03|18|1938|01|22}}<ref name="Press TV">{{cite web|title=Prominent Iranian Setar player and composer dies |url=http://www.presstv.ir/detail/232338.html |publisher=Press TV |accessdate=18 March 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530183956/http://www.presstv.ir/detail/232338.html |archivedate=30 May 2012 |df= }}</ref>
|death_date = {{death date and age|2012|3|18|1938|3|7}}
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|birth_place = [[Abadeh]], [[Iran]]
|death_place = [[Karaj]], [[Iran]]
|birth_place = [[Abadeh]], [[Iran]]
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|death_place = [[Karaj]], [[Iran]]
|instrument = [[Setar (lute)|Setar]]
|instrument = [[Setar]], [[Tar (string instrument)|Tar]]
|genre = [[Persian traditional music|Persian music]]
|genre = [[Persian traditional music|Persian music]]
|occupation = [[Composer]], [[Setar (lute)|Setar]] player
|occupation = [[Composer]], [[Setar]] player
|years_active = 1967&ndash;2012
|years_active = 1968–2012
}}
}}


'''Jalaal Zulfonun ''' ({{lang-fa|جلال ذوالفنون|Jalâl Zolfonun}}, {{IPA-fa|dʒæˈlɒːl zolfʊˈnuːn|pron}}; 7 March 1938<ref>{{Cite web |title=آواهای کم‌شنیده از دیروز تا امروز • جلال ذوالفنون – DW – ۱۴۰۰/۱۱/۲۱ |url=https://www.dw.com/fa-ir/%D8%A2%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%DA%A9%D9%85%D8%B4%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%AA%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B0%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86/audio-60732383 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=dw.com |language=fa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=جلال ذوالفنون؛ خالق نواهای ماندگار |url=https://www.irna.ir/news/84269119/%D8%AC%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B0%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%DA%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1 |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=www.irna.ir}}</ref> – 18 March 2012) was an Iranian musician, [[Setar (lute)|setaar]] player, and a prominent composer and teacher of [[Persian traditional music|Persian music]].
'''Jalal Zolfonun''' (sometimes spelt or pronounced '''Jalal Zoufonoun''', {{lang-fa| جلال ذوالفنون }}&lrm;; 1937&nbsp;– {{death date|2012|03|18}}),<ref name="Press TV"/> was a master of the [[Setar (lute)|setar]], as well a composer and teacher of [[Persian traditional music|Persian music]].<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p144239|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic]</ref>

==Collaboration with Maurice Béjart==
He has also collaborated with [[Maurice Béjart]] in the mix of Iranian music and European Ballet dance.

==Collaboration with Jean During==
Between 1975 and 1980, he collaborated with Jean During on his acquaintance with Iranian music.

==Collaboration with DELA MUNOT (Deauville)==
He also collaborated with the DELA MUNOT [[Deauville]] Institute in Brussels to introduce Iranian music to Western European countries.

==Concert in the United Nations==
Jalal Zolfonoun performed concerts in 1994 to present Iranian music to the majority of the world at the [[United Nations|UN]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
Jalal Zolfonun was born in [[Abadeh]], [[Fars Province|Fars]], [[Iran]], and received his earliest musical training from his father, [http://www.rkac.com/people/hzoufonoun.htm Habib Zoufonoun], and his older brother, [[Mahmoud Zoufonoun]] on the tar.
Jalal Zolfonun was born in [[Abadeh]], [[Fars Province|Fars]], Iran, and received his earliest musical training from his father, Habib Zoufonoun,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rkac.com/people/hzoufonoun.htm |title=Habib Zoufonoun |access-date=2006-04-29 |archive-date=2006-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060504154521/http://www.rkac.com/people/hzoufonoun.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> and his older brother, [[Mahmoud Zoufonoun]] on the tar.


At the age of 13, Zolfonun enrolled the National School for Iranian Music to study musical theory, composition and technique under [[Ruhollah Khaleghi]] and Musa Khan Maroufi. While he immediately fell in love with [[Setar (lute)|setar]], the instrument was not taken seriously in those times. He instead decided to study the tar, while also learning the violin from his brother [[Mahmoud Zoufonoun]].
At the age of 13, Zolfonun enrolled the National School for Iranian Music to study [[Music theory|musical theory]], [[Musical composition|composition]] and [[Musical technique|technique]] under [[Ruhollah Khaleghi]] and Musa Khan Maroufi. While he immediately fell in love with [[Setar (lute)|setar]], the instrument was not taken seriously in those times. He instead decided to study the tar, while also learning the violin from his brother [[Mahmoud Zoufonoun]].


In 1967, Jalal Zolfonun was accepted into the faculty of the fine arts department of [[Tehran University]], where he would further study the setar with Master Noor Ali Boroumand and [[Dariush Safvat]].
In 1967, Zolfonun was accepted into the faculty of the fine arts department of [[Tehran University]], where he further studied the setar with Master Noor Ali Boroumand and [[Dariush Safvat]].


From then on, he dedicated himself to the delicate instrument. He began combining the techniques of the older masters of [[Setar]] (an Iranian instrument with four metal strings) with his own ingenuity and mystic sensitivity. For the first time, with Iran's leading classical singer [[Shahram Nazeri]], he founded an ensemble composed of only [[Setar]] players. Later on in 1980s, [[Zolfonoun]] and [[Nazeri]]'s compositions were released in two best-seller albums one of which [[Gol-e Sadbarg]] (which means, [[One hundred-petalled Rose]]), is indisputably the best selling album of classical Iranian music ever.
From then on, he dedicated himself to the delicate instrument. He began combining the techniques of the older masters of setar (an Iranian instrument with four metal strings) with his own ingenuity and mystic sensitivity. For the first time, with Iran's leading classical singer [[Shahram Nazeri]], he founded an ensemble composed of only setar players. Later, in the 1980s, Zolfonoun and Nazeri's compositions were released in two best-seller albums, one of which, ''[[Gol-e Sadbarg]]'' ("One hundred-petalled Rose"), is the best selling album of classical Iranian music ever.


At the same time, Jalal also composed for the [[Setar]] in mind and would prove one of the most expressive, while technically virtuosic players of the instrument. Perhaps most notable of Jalal Zolfonun's contributions to this music is that he showed for the first time the power and versatility of the setar as an ensemble and solo instrument that could fully express the nuances of [[Persian traditional music]] in any setting. In fact, since [[Gol-e Sadbarg]]'s success, the Setar evolved from the least to the most popular instrument in Iran.
At the same time, Zolfonun composed for the setar in mind, and would prove one of the most expressive, while technically virtuosic, players of the instrument. He showed the power and versatility of the setar as an ensemble and solo instrument that could fully express the nuances of [[Persian traditional music]] in any setting.


Following the success of [[Gol-e Sadbarg]], Jalal Zolfonun continued to record a number of other albums on which he is featured as lead soloist, composer and/or ensemble player with a number of well-known singers and musicians with whom he also toured worldwide.
Following the success of ''Gol-e Sadbarg'', Zolfonun continued to record a number of other albums on which he is featured as lead soloist, composer and/or ensemble player with a number of well-known singers and musicians with whom he also toured worldwide.


Zolfonun also wrote a seminal book on "Setar Playing / Teaching Method". He lived in Iran, but also toured outside in Europe, the US, Canada and Japan with his son, [[Soheil Zolfonoon]], and other musicians.
Zolfonun also wrote a seminal book, ''Setar Playing / Teaching Method''.


He lived in Iran, but also toured outside in Europe, the US, Canada and Japan with his son, [[Soheil Zolfonoon]], and other musicians.
The only musician who can play like him is Abdollah Alijani, who has been approved and has been a friend of Jalal Zolfenoun.Abdollah Alijani has his own style.


Zolfonun died of heart disease on 18 March 2012 in [[Tehran]]; he had been hospitalized for two weeks prior to his death for heart failure.<ref name="Press TV" />
Zolfonun died of heart disease on 18 March 2012 in [[Tehran]]; he had been hospitalized for two weeks prior to his death for heart failure.{{cn|date=August 2021}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
* [[Gol-e Sadbarg]] ([[One Hundred-Petalled Flower]]) with masters [[Shahram Nazeri]], [[Reza Ghassemi]] & [[Bijan Kamkar]]
* ''[[Gol-e Sadbarg]]'' ("One Hundred-Petalled Flower") with masters [[Shahram Nazeri]], [[Reza Ghassemi]] & [[Bijan Kamkar]]
* [[Atashi Dar Neyestan]] ([[A Fire in the Reed-Bed]]) with master [[Shahram Nazeri]]
* ''[[Atashi Dar Neyestan]]'' ("A Fire in the Reed-Bed") with master Shahram Nazeri
*Mastaneh with [[Ali Reza Eftekhari|Alireza Eftekhari]]
* Parand
* ''Parand''
* Peyvand
* ''Peyvand''
* Kord Bayat ([[Music of the World]])
* ''Kord Bayat'' ([[Music of the World]])
* Del Aavaa
* ''Del Aavaa''
* Pearl Beads
* ''Pearl Beads''
* Sheydaee
* ''Sheydaee''
* Mystic Journey ([[Music of the World]])
* ''Mystic Journey'' ([[Music of the World]])
* 18 Tasnif (Melodic Pieces for Setar)
* ''18 Tasnif'' (Melodic Pieces for Setar)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.duke.edu/~azomorod/setar.wav Jalal Zolfonun accompanied by daf from the album, "Sheydaee"]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060426074415/http://www.duke.edu/~azomorod/setar.wav Jalal Zolfonun accompanied by daf from the album ''Sheydaee'']



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Latest revision as of 13:39, 14 November 2023

Jalaal Zulfonun
Jalal Zolfonun At the Fajr International Music Festival
Jalal Zolfonun At the Fajr International Music Festival
Background information
Born(1938-03-07)March 7, 1938
Abadeh, Iran
DiedMarch 18, 2012(2012-03-18) (aged 74)
Karaj, Iran
GenresPersian music
Occupation(s)Composer, Setar player
Instrument(s)Setar, Tar
Years active1968–2012

Jalaal Zulfonun (Persian: جلال ذوالفنون, romanized: Jalâl Zolfonun, pronounced [dʒæˈlɒːl zolfʊˈnuːn]; 7 March 1938[1][2] – 18 March 2012) was an Iranian musician, setaar player, and a prominent composer and teacher of Persian music.

Collaboration with Maurice Béjart[edit]

He has also collaborated with Maurice Béjart in the mix of Iranian music and European Ballet dance.

Collaboration with Jean During[edit]

Between 1975 and 1980, he collaborated with Jean During on his acquaintance with Iranian music.

Collaboration with DELA MUNOT (Deauville)[edit]

He also collaborated with the DELA MUNOT Deauville Institute in Brussels to introduce Iranian music to Western European countries.

Concert in the United Nations[edit]

Jalal Zolfonoun performed concerts in 1994 to present Iranian music to the majority of the world at the UN.

Biography[edit]

Jalal Zolfonun was born in Abadeh, Fars, Iran, and received his earliest musical training from his father, Habib Zoufonoun,[3] and his older brother, Mahmoud Zoufonoun on the tar.

At the age of 13, Zolfonun enrolled the National School for Iranian Music to study musical theory, composition and technique under Ruhollah Khaleghi and Musa Khan Maroufi. While he immediately fell in love with setar, the instrument was not taken seriously in those times. He instead decided to study the tar, while also learning the violin from his brother Mahmoud Zoufonoun.

In 1967, Zolfonun was accepted into the faculty of the fine arts department of Tehran University, where he further studied the setar with Master Noor Ali Boroumand and Dariush Safvat.

From then on, he dedicated himself to the delicate instrument. He began combining the techniques of the older masters of setar (an Iranian instrument with four metal strings) with his own ingenuity and mystic sensitivity. For the first time, with Iran's leading classical singer Shahram Nazeri, he founded an ensemble composed of only setar players. Later, in the 1980s, Zolfonoun and Nazeri's compositions were released in two best-seller albums, one of which, Gol-e Sadbarg ("One hundred-petalled Rose"), is the best selling album of classical Iranian music ever.

At the same time, Zolfonun composed for the setar in mind, and would prove one of the most expressive, while technically virtuosic, players of the instrument. He showed the power and versatility of the setar as an ensemble and solo instrument that could fully express the nuances of Persian traditional music in any setting.

Following the success of Gol-e Sadbarg, Zolfonun continued to record a number of other albums on which he is featured as lead soloist, composer and/or ensemble player with a number of well-known singers and musicians with whom he also toured worldwide.

Zolfonun also wrote a seminal book, Setar Playing / Teaching Method.

He lived in Iran, but also toured outside in Europe, the US, Canada and Japan with his son, Soheil Zolfonoon, and other musicians.

Zolfonun died of heart disease on 18 March 2012 in Tehran; he had been hospitalized for two weeks prior to his death for heart failure.[citation needed]

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "آواهای کم‌شنیده از دیروز تا امروز • جلال ذوالفنون – DW – ۱۴۰۰/۱۱/۲۱". dw.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  2. ^ "جلال ذوالفنون؛ خالق نواهای ماندگار". www.irna.ir. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  3. ^ "Habib Zoufonoun". Archived from the original on 2006-05-04. Retrieved 2006-04-29.

External links[edit]

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