Kamran Ince

Kamran İnce is a Turkish-American composer known for his genre-blurring works that weave together Western classical traditions with Turkish folk influences. Born in Glendive, Montana (1960) to Turkish parents, he grew up immersed in both cultures, later studying at Ankara State Conservatory in Turkey before returning to the U.S. for studies at Oberlin Conservatory and the University of Michigan. His music often feels like a vibrant conversation between continents—think driving rhythmic textures inspired by Anatolian folk dances colliding with lush orchestral colors or experimental electronic touches.

Active since the 1980s, İnce has built a catalog of symphonies, chamber works, and vocal pieces that feel both ancient and avant-garde. Recent releases like *Symphony No. 5 - Requiem Without Words* and *Music for a Lost Earth* showcase his knack for dramatic storytelling through sound, while commissions from groups like the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra cement his global appeal. Whether evoking the mystique of Istanbul in *Constantinople* or reimagining Baroque themes in *Songs in Other Words*, his work refuses to sit still—a restless, border-crossing energy that’s earned him a Guggenheim Fellowship and residencies worldwide.

Genres

Neoclassical

Minimalism

Latest Release

Kamran İnce: Passion & Dreams

Kamran Ince

Album - 16 Tracks - Released June 24, 2016