Kimia Hesabi

Violist

Asbury Methodist Village

Partnership with National Philharmonic Orchestra

Dr. Kimia Hesabi is a violist/percussionist, educator, and administrator currently residing in the D.C area. Hesabi is the Director of Learning and Engagement at National Philharmonic, where she co-creates programs, opportunities, and community initiatives that are centered around artistic, educational, and social impact. Kimia is an active performer and has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra musician in various prestigious concert halls across the country as well as her home country Iran. A recent appearance includes performing at NPR’s Tiny Desk along with Sleater-Kinney. Hesabi released her debut album entitled Nemāno Gaona featuring works for viola by composers of the Iranian Diaspora under New Focus Recordings in 2022. Kimia in collaboration with volinist/kamancheh player/composer Sarvin Hazin, are among the recipients of the Creator Development Fund from New Music USA in 2022 for a project entitled Neera. This multimedia project was among the recipients of the
2023 innova Recordings National Call and will be released internationally in 2025. For more please visit kimiahesabi.com.

Photo credit Emory Hensley