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Hossein Omoumi, born in 1944 in Isfahan, Iran, is a revered master of the ney and a leading figure in Persian classical music. His work as a composer, performer, and educator has helped elevate Persian performing arts on the global stage. Omoumi currently serves as the Maseeh Professor in Persian Performing Arts at the University of California, Irvine, where he trains the next generation of musicians. His career spans decades of performance, teaching at prestigious institutions, and a discography that celebrates the depth and beauty of the ney tradition.