Embassy of Foreign Artists     

Karen Keyhani

*1979, Tehran, Iran, lives and works in Tehran
Residency period: October until December 2013
Musician

Is a santur composer and virtuoso. In his works he explores the possible connections between western and persian traditions. He has graduated from the prestigious University of Arts in Teheran where he now teaches as a professor in the composition department. During his residency Karen Keyhani will collaborate with the contemporary musical ensemble Matka for the writing of music work that will be created in autumn 2013.

karenkeyhani.com
www.ensemblematka.ch


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