Challenging sonics have always been the appeal of Berlin Atonal. This years edition proved to be an immersive five-day marathon showcasing the very best of avant-garde music, audio-visual arts and a whirlwind of creativity. Madara Fridenvalde shares her personal experience of the festival that featured world premieres, rare bookings and first-time collaborations.
ArtistMohammad Reza Mortazavi
Results2Mohammad Reza Mortazavi (born in Isfahan/Iran in 1979) started taking Tombak lessons at the age of 6. Overwhelmed by the power and fascination of music he learned to play the drum so quickly as to leave his teacher unable to teach him any more skills at the age of 9.b He is now based in Berlin.
Premiere: Burnt Friedman & Mohammad Reza Mortazavi – Yek 132-11
There is no such thing at too much Burnt Friedman. With the release of his Dead Saint Chronicles EP on Marionette earlier this year, the composer is back
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