Evren Celimli

Born in New York City in 1971. He grew up in Boston and attended the New England Conservatory extension division where he began studying music theory at age 11. His first serious piece, composed as a sophomore in high school, was accepted into Boston University’s High School Composers Workshop. As a senior in high school he received First Prize in the Harvard Musical Association’s achievement awards.

After high school Mr. Celimli continued his studies at Brandeis University where he studied with Eric Chasalow and Allen Anderson. The Lydian String Quartet (in residence at Brandeis) performed his String Quartet and he was awarded the Reiner Prize for best undergraduate composition two years in a row. Mr. Celimli went on for a Master’s degree in composition in England at the University of Sussex where he studied with Michael Finnissy and was awarded the Stockhausen Prize.

In 1995, on his return from abroad, Mr. Celimli began to participate in new music festivals. Celimli’s scores were presented at the May in Miami and June in Buffalo festivals and at the Music Breaks Free festival back in England. In 1996 Mr. Celimli moved to New York City and began working with modern dance and avant-garde theater companies. Since 1996 Mr. Celimli’s music has been heard throughout the US and Europe in conjunction with numerous dance and theater projects.

Mr. Celimli has worked with many New York City based choreographers including Doug Elkins, Se疣 Curran, Ben Munisteri, Murray Spalding, Tanya Kane-Parry and Jeanette Stoner. Evren Celimli has composed music and designed sound for over 25 dance and theater productions over the past 12 years. He has also composed music for commercials and produced recordings for several independent record labels.