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Iranian soprano (1924–1983)

Musical artist

Monir Vakili (Persian: منیر وکیلی; December 19, 1924 – February 28, 1983) was an Iranian soprano.

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She was the first Persian singer to popularize Persian Folk Songs in Iran and the international music scene.

Biography

Monir was born to a family of art and music enthusiasts. Her father encouraged her interest in opera and supported her decision to study abroad. Monir studied voice and theater at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et De Danse de Paris and continued her training in opera directing at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass.

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Monir started the first opera company in Iran. She gave performances in roles including Madama Butterfly, Mimi in La Bohème, Violetta in La Traviata, and Liu in Turandot, at the Rudaki Hall. She intended to bring the level of artistry in Iran up to international standards. She produced and hosted a series in the National Iranian Television featuri Mahatma Gandhi Biography, Family, Education and Legacy HIJ