Biography

Neda Nadim is a composer, sound artist, and educator from Tehran, Iran. Her music draws inspiration from Persian poetry and a wide range of human experiences and emotions. Characterized by dense and complex textures, her work is influenced by the microtonal structures and timbral scope of Iranian traditional music. Neda's current interests include electronic music and sound installations. Her compositions have been recognized and performed internationally by ensembles and performers, including Unheard-of//Ensemble, as part of the Klingler ElectroAcoustic Residency; the New Music Festival at Bowling Green State University; Splice Ensemble; ~Nois Saxophone Quartet; Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble; and Fifteen Minutes of Fame (Lisa Cella). Additionally, flutist Claudia Aizaga has performed Neda’s pieces internationally in Quito.

Neda holds a bachelor’s degree in composition from Tehran University of Art and a Master of Music from Bowling Green State University, where she studied with Dr. Marilyn Shrude, Dr. Elainie Lillios, Dr. Christopher Dietz, and Dr. Mikel Kuehn. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Composition and Computer Technologies at the University of Virginia.