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Amir Konjani

Amir Konjani

Composer
Situation maker
Film composer
Performance designer

  • Amir Konjani
  • Amir Konjani
  • Amir Konjani
  • Amir Konjani
Bio

Amir  Konjani

 

Amm Konjani, Ph.D., is an accomplished composer, situation maker, innovative performance designer, and bespoke instrument creator for film.

His works have been nominated and won many awards including the Ivors Composer Awards 2020, London Symphony Orchestra selected composer,

an Oscar in the 90th Academy Awards 2018  and he is a BAFTA connect member.

The composer of Oscar winner movie 'The Silent Child',  has worked with eminent musicians; such as David Alberman (Principal-London Symphony Orchestra), Grammy-nominated pianist Vicki Ray (LA Phil), Clark Rundell (Royal Liverpool Philharmonic ), Gregory Rose, Peter Manning (Royal Opera House), Christopher Rountree (LA Phil), harpist Sioned Williams (BBC Symphony Orchestra), violinist Darragh Morgan, Erika Duke-Kirkpatrick (CalArts), Anne LeBaron (CalArts),The Finzi Quartet, and the poet Ahmad Shamlou.

 

Amir secured commissions from London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC World Service, BBC News, British Museum, Royal Air Force Museum, CalArts, Ether Festival and others; his works have been performed at prestigious venues worldwide such as  London’s South Bank, at the Ether Festival, Sound unbound, 14th World Harp congress 2022, Ashleywood Festival, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama,  Royal College of music, California institute of the arts, Royal Academy of music, Royal Northern College of music, Aun Gallery, and on television broadcasts and commercial CDs.

​In 2019  his imaginative work for Soveida Harp, Kraken piano, and Kraken Cello received high critical acclaim along with LSO musicians at LSO St Luke's hall- London.

​Amir has been awarded a full scholarship and gained his Ph.D. at the Royal Northern College of Music. His research relates to Performance Art, theatre, and Performativity. He also nominated for two Gold medals in composition and he was a composition lecturer at CalArts (US). The Soveida harp’s sound was first unveiled to the public in 2019, at a concert alongside the capital’s renowned orchestra, to critical acclaim.

​In December 2022, he has received the award of Associate Member of the Royal Northern College of Music, presented by the President, Sir John Tomlinson.

 

Amir teaches composition at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of music and dance.

He has served on prestigious panels, offering his expertise in judging competitions and nominating outstanding students, including as a judge for the Gold Medal Competition at Trinity Laban in Kings Place, 2024.

He has also mentored numerous students, guiding them to study at Royal Colleges and other esteemed institutions, from Bachelor's through PhD levels. His expertise and commitment to fostering musical talent have earned him recognition in both academic and professional music circles.

 

Amir's Harp Concerto premiered at Cutty Sark in June 2024.The piece was commissioned by the New Lights festival and created in collaboration with his esteemed colleague, harpist Gabriella Dolla'Olio.

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Crew Connect 2020-2025

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Gold Medal  2018
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Gold Medal  2017

Contemporary Classical and Concert Music

There are two distinct categories presented here, each offering a kaleidoscopic listening experience.

 

 

The first showcases pieces that embrace a more immersive approach, adaptable to installations and tailored environments, allowing for greater versatility depending on the venue and occasion.

 

The second category, features works that require no additional setup, designed for effortless integration into concert programs.

The works that require no additional setup

Film Scores

The movie delivers an emotional wallop that many features six times its length never achieve” – The New York Times

"Effortlessly heart-tugging" - Los Angeles Times

"It’s beautiful and it’s a real little movie. I loved it” – The Hollywood Reporter

The Silent Child  - Official Trailer

The Silent Child - Official Trailer

Play Video

The Queen and the Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated the Oscar-winner movie achievement: The Silent Child!

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Sonorous Glimpses: A Curated Soundtrack Collection
 

Voices from the Abyss
A Dark Descent into Mind-Bending Soundscspes

Inventions and Recording process

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The Doctors-Amir Konjani's performance at CalArts
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Conceptual works

Peter Manning Conducts Konjani - BBC Interview

Performances and Living Sculptures

Video

London Symphony Orchestra Performance
Jerwood Composer +

Performance designs and Video Arts

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