Ramin Heydarbeygi's music is strongly influenced by Iranian aesthetics, particularly the concise, intricate, interwoven artistry found in Persian poetry and miniature paintings.
Composer Biography
Ramin Heydarbeygi was the founding music director and conductor of the Barbad Chamber Orchestra in New York City, leading performances from Baroque to contemporary premieres.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ramin Heydarbeygi, the composer, is deeply influenced by Persian poetry and 'miniature' paintings, finding inspiration in their intricate details and complex world of interrelated elements.
Performer Biography
Sara Paar, soprano on this album, is acclaimed for her sensitive interpretations of contemporary classical music and opera, and is a favorite among composers.
Performer Biography
Pauline Kim Harris, violinist on this album, is a boundary-defying artist known for her work with the classical avant-punk duo String Noise and her interdisciplinary creative work.
Performer Biography
The FLUX Quartet, featured on this album, is a pioneering ensemble founded by violinist Tom Chiu in the late 1990s, known for its uncompromising repertoire and acclaimed performances worldwide.
Compositional Technique
Ramin Heydarbeygi often constructs his works as a series of small gestures that combine to form a larger gesture, as exemplified in his String Quartet No. 2.
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