Dokhtare Boyer Ahmadi

VOS (Voices of Scandinavia) | Conductor: Robert Bennesh
In Bright as Crystal, Swedish composer Stefan Klaverdal offers a radiant and deeply personal contribution to the contemporary choral canon. Performed by the exceptional vocal ensemble VOS (Voices of Scandinavia) under the direction of Robert Bennesh, this album blends sacred tradition with modern soundscapes in a shimmering dialogue between the past and present.

Some tracks were composed to celebrate the 900th anniversary of Lund Cathedral, the works on this album resonate with centuries of sacred music while embracing a distinctly modern voice. Klaverdal’s style moves effortlessly between minimalistic clarity and romantic warmth, echoing influences from American minimalism, Eric Whitacre, and Morten Lauridsen, as well as the spiritual depth of Arvo Pärt and the lush harmonies of Sergei Rachmaninov.

The music — alternating between a cappella purity and subtle electronic textures — creates an immersive sound world where light, space, and reverence converge. At its core, Bright as Crystal is a reflection on time, silence, and the crystalline beauty of the human voice in communion.
This is not just a recording — it is a sonic architecture of devotion, crafted for both the sacred space and the contemplative listener.

tree of life

Jag såg en ängel

Rosa Rorans Bonitatem

God be in my head

Sprickan

Hör rösten från himlen

The tree of life

Sub tuum praesidium

Allt är så underligt fjärran idag

Gud är ljus

Alleluia Levita Laurentius

www.negarzarassi.com 
Negar Zarassi is a Swedish/Iranian professional opera singer. She is extensively trained in classical music, holding two bachelor degrees: from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and from the Academy for Music and Drama in Gothenburg, both in Sweden. She is regularly hired for live concerts, operatic performances, music and theatre productions. 
Negar is known for her dynamic on-stage presence. Her repertoire is broad and varied, and she moves skilfully between different genres. Following her success in Persia's got Talent 2019 and her exposure to the global Iranian audience, Negar has developed her own cross-over genre of opera and pop in Farsi. This Persian Sarah Brightman has touched millions with her beautiful voice.

Dokhtare Boyer Ahmadi

Negar Zarassi

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