Mary Kouyoumdjian

**Mary Kouyoumdjian** is a Brooklyn-based composer known for crafting deeply personal, politically charged works that weave together haunting melodies, electronic textures, and field recordings. Drawing from her Armenian-Lebanese heritage, her music often explores themes of displacement, conflict, and cultural memory—evident in recent releases like *Bombs of Beirut: II. The War* and *Silent Cranes*, which grapple with the Lebanese Civil War and historical trauma. Her collaborative spirit shines through projects with ensembles like Kronos Quartet and the Detroit Symphony, while pieces like *2 Suitcases* and *WITNESS* reflect her documentary-style approach, blending oral histories with avant-garde classical storytelling. Whether evoking the resilience of refugees or the echoes of lost homelands, her work feels both urgent and timeless.

Genres

Experimental

Ambient

Folk

Classical

World

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Electroacoustic

Sound Art

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Latest Release

WITNESS

Kronos Quartet•

Mary Kouyoumdjian

Album - 7 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025