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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.

He has worked with ensembles such as the London Chamber Orchestra, Plus-Minus Ensemble, Britten Sinfonia, EXAUDI, and Trio Farben; his music has been heard at St. John’s Smith Square, The Place, Milton Court Concert Hall, The Old Church, and Hundred Years Gallery. Recent projects include a new seventy-minute work for dancers and musicians in collaboration with the choreographer Samara Langham.

He is currently undertaking an Artist Master’s at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and is taught by Laurence Crane and Paul Newland. 

When performing, 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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Darius Paymai is an Iranian-American composer and performer. His work is about clear forms, economy of material, cycles, openness, and layers. It often draws upon or refers to found objects from other musical sources.
When performing, he is interested in experimental repertoire, drone, and improvisation.