MoVE (Modern Violin Ensemble) ~ "As Snow Falls" (Aftab Darvishi)

"As Snow Falls", from the album MoVE Premieres Composer Aftab Darvishi Performed by MoVE (Modern Violin Ensemble): Lina Bahn, Carolyn Stuart, Janet Sung, Livia Sohn, violins "As Snow Falls, I search for your eyes amongst All the strangers of this city" Aftab Darvishi Have you ever seen a familiar face in a crowd, rushed toward it, only to realize you were mistaken? As Snow Falls captures that fleeting moment — the spark of recognition, the hope, the longing, and the quiet shift of emotions that follows. Composed by Aftab Darvishi, the piece was shaped with MoVE — the Modern Violin Ensemble — in mind, drawing from the individuality of each performer and the cohesion they create together. The result is an intimate and expressive sound world, where subtle color and gesture carry deep emotional weight. Part of MoVE Premieres, an album of twelve world premieres, As Snow Falls reflects the ensemble’s commitment to collaboration, curiosity, and amplifying distinct artistic voices. Across the album, composers respond to a central question: What matters to you? — resulting in a rich tapestry of works exploring memory, identity, nature, love, and belonging. Available on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp. To pre-order the CD MoVE Premieres, please visit the link below. https://phenotypicrecordings.bandcamp... PRODUCTION CREDITS Video Director and Editor: Zach Miley Assistant Videographer: David Tippie Audio Engineer: Leslie Ann Jones Assistant Audio Engineer: Dann Thompson Producer: Stephen Prutsman Recorded at Skywalker Sound, a Lucas Film, Ltd. Company, Marin County, California © 2026 Phenotypic Recordings All rights reserved ABOUT About MoVE Modern Violin Ensemble Driven to expand violin ensemble models through new repertoire, collaborations, and formats, the internationally acclaimed violinists of MoVE: Lina Bahn, Livia Sohn, Carolyn Stuart, and Janet Sung, united to create a fresh and unexpectedly diverse sound world. Through commissions with renowned and emerging composers, MoVE’s emphasis on freedom of expression has inspired works of cultural influence, social equality, political justice, environmental awareness, personal stories, sound explorations, and multi-media experiences.  https://modernviolinensemble.org About Aftab Darvishi (b.1987) Aftab Darvishi is a composer whose work spans concert music, film, and interdisciplinary collaborations, often drawing on diverse cultural and musical traditions. Born in Tehran and based in Europe, her music reflects a deeply personal voice shaped by cross-cultural influences and a sensitivity to timbre and texture. https://aftabdarvishi.com Phenotypic Recordings Phenotypic Recordings is a media company that brings to light new music by world-class musicians and innovative composers, with a focus on music that highlights the most important issues facing the world today. Artists include Kronos Quartet, Osvaldo Golijov, Kenji Bunch, Modern Violin Ensemble (MoVE), W4RP and more. As another way of amplifying artistic voices, Phenotypic Recordings donates revenue from streaming and downloads to support humanitarian causes identified by the artists making the music. https://phenotypicrecordings.com