Press kit, Nina Barzegar · Press kit, official use
Nina Barzegar is an Iranian composer whose work spans concert music, film, and theater. Her music integrates a wide range of influences, blending traditional and contemporary musical ideas. Barzegar experiments with Persian musical figures and aesthetics, exploring their potential in combination with contemporary music elements. The New York Times has described her music as a “fusion of experimental, extended-technique effects, as well as melodic and chordal inventions. Nina Barzegar is an Iranian composer, pianist/improviser, educator, and actress. She began her musical journey through Western classical music, a tradition that deeply influenced her early compositions. Over time, she developed a profound connection to her homeland’s musical heritage—Iranian classical music—which marked a turning point in her artistic evolution. In recent years, Nina’s focus has shifted toward exploring and incorporating the rich traditions of Iranian music. The melodies, rhythms, and emotional depth of this heritage are now woven seamlessly into her compositions. Her diverse body of work encompasses concert music, film scores, and theater compositions.
