Karen Keyhani (b.1979) belongs to the new movement of contemporary music in Iran. A movement that has its roots equally the same in Persian classical, in music of the region and in Western Contemporary Classical Music. As a composer and santur virtuoso he has inspired by contemporary and classical poetry as well as traditional music. He received his B.A degree in traditional music from Tehran Azad University and took a master’s degree in contemporary music composition from Art university of Tehran (His master’s dissertation was titled Requiem for Symphonic Orchestra which was awarded the best dissertation from Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in 2009). He is a lecturer on Analysis and Counterpoint in composition department of Art University of Tehran. His music is performed by several ensembles such as Mise-en, Matka, Maroon Trio, Tehran Chamber orchestra, Scheherazade Quartet and Duo Faggioni among others. Thus far, he released three albums in Iran and his scores have been published by Mahoor and Part publications in Tehran during recent years.
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