related works

Siyâh Mashq III : for harpsichord / Idin Samimi Mofakham

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Harpsichord
Scoring: cemb

The Fifth Sun : for percussion quartet / Marijn Simons

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Percussion
Scoring: 4perc

Paradox (Music for a Sculpture) : for two percussionists / Oscar van Dillen

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Percussion
Scoring: 2perc

Tempora : for marimba and tabla (with tanpura) / Alexander Manotskov

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Percussion
Scoring: mar tabla

composition

4C2 (Four choose Two) : for percussion / Idin Samimi Mofakham

Author(s):
Samimi Mofakham, Idin (Composer)
Description:
4C2 (4 choose 2), as the meaning of its title, is an investigation of how many combinations you get if you have four items and choose two at a time?
As a composer focusing on rational intonation, my daily work circles around numbers and mathematical equations, which become a source of inspiration for writing music. In this specific piece, I wanted to explore form-making possibilities based on permutation, combination, and derangement with one single equation, 4C2.
The rhythmic contents of the piece are derived from the mathematical ratios that describe the microintervals in Persian classical music. They are interpreted as the polyrhythmic contents that build up a complex sonic narration for percussive sounds.
Idin Samimi Mofakham