| The Black Fish | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by Keyan Emami | |
| Released | October 7, 2022 |
| Genre | Contemporary Classical |
| Length | 35:30 |
| Label | CMCCD 30422 |
The Black Fish is the debut solo album by contemporary composer Keyan Emami, released on October 7, 2022, on CMCCD 30422, an imprint of CMC Centrediscs/Naxos. [1]
The album was nominated for a JUNO Award in the category of Classical Composition of the Year (2023). [2] [3]
The WholeNote Magazine gave the album a positive review, stating, "In his three-movement inspirational work, Keyan Emami has crafted a multi-stylistic masterpiece that showcases his masterful ability to seamlessly blend elements from the symphonic, jazz, rock, world, and contemporary music genres." [4]
The Black Fish premiered at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, on May 27, 2022, featuring a performance by the Black Fish Ensemble. [5] The Black Fish was also performed on July 11, 2022, at the Meridian Arts Centre as part of the Tammuz Summer Tirgan Festival, and again on August 9, 2022, at Palais Royale as part of the Toronto Concert Orchestra Summer Concerts. [6] [7]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dailiness" | 8:18 |
| 2. | "Dreaming" | 7:49 |
| 3. | "Swimming in D" | 19:19 |
| Total length: | 35:30 | |
All tracks are written by Keyan Emami.
Musicians
Production
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