Anton Batagov is an iconic figure in the world of new classics. His discography includes almost 60 albums. Batagov plays on prestigious stages worldwide, his compositions have been performed and recorded by outstanding classical and rock musicians and orchestras. The philosophy of Batagov’s projects eliminates any boundaries between “performance” and “composition” by viewing all existing musical practices – from ancient rituals to rock and pop culture and advanced computer technologies – as inseparable elements of his art. Batagov is one of the closest collaborators of Philip Glass, with whom he has been touring internationally. His Glass albums “The complete Etudes”, “Prophecies”, “Music from The Hours” and “Distant Figure” (a composition written by Philip Glass for and premiered by Anton Batagov) – have received critical recognition. As a composer, the post-minimalist language of his compositions is rooted in the harmonic and rhythmic patterns of Russian church bells mixed with the spirit of Buddhist philosophy, the dynamic pulse of early Soviet avant-garde and the unfading energy of progressive rock. Batagov is an author of several movie soundtracks and original music for numerous television channels.
As of: November 2024