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Darius Paymai is an Iranian-American composer and performer living in London.
His work is characterised by a clarity of approach and economy of material: often fragile, static, cyclical, found and reused in new contexts.
Upcoming projects include a new performance installation work for dancers and musicians in collaboration with the choreographer Samara Langham.
As a composer, he has worked with ensembles such as the London Chamber Orchestra, Plus-Minus Ensemble, Britten Sinfonia, EXAUDI, Quatuor Bozzini, and his music has been performed at St. John’s Smith Square, The Place, Milton Court Concert Hall, and Hundred Years Gallery.
He is undertaking an Artist Master’s at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama taught by Laurence Crane and Paul Newland.
As a performer he is interested in approaching experimental repertoire, drone, and free improvisation, often with harmonium, percussion, or live electronics, as well as making and presenting independent radio shows.
His studies have been supported by the Guildhall School Trust.
He enjoys two-word titles and crossword puzzles.
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