Mehdi Jamei

Mehdi Jamei, born in 1944 in Rasht, is a renowned flutist and educator. Growing up in a family deeply connected to music, Jamei began his musical journey at the age of fifteen under the guidance of Mr. Hedayat Kheirkhah at the Tehran Conservatory of Music. After receiving his diploma with a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture and Art, Jamei pursued further studies in Paris at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse, studying under Professor Gaston Crunelle (flute) and Jean-Michel Damase (ensemble).
Upon returning from France, Jamei performed extensively with the Ensemble Juvenile Musical in Tehran and various cities across Iran. In 1971, he began teaching flute at the Tehran Conservatory of Music while also serving as a member of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra and a faculty member at the Baghcheban Music School.
In 1976, Jamei joined the National Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra of Iran and became the conductor of its woodwind trio.
In 1978, Jamei received a scholarship from the television to study modern music and ensemble performance in Germany. He embarked on a fruitful career in Europe, performing numerous concerts with orchestras and ensembles in Germany, France, Switzerland, and other European cities.
Jamei has trained many accomplished flutists, some of whom have become renowned performers and educators themselves.
His unique approach to flute playing, characterized by innovative finger techniques, has set him apart as a distinguished artist. Jamei’s compositions often showcase his inventive fingerings, making his performances truly remarkable.
In 2002, Jamei’s book, “Eight Pieces for Flute and…” was published by Chang Publications in Iran, adding to his legacy as both a performer and an educator.