WORKS
Orchestral
Zayande-rud
Composed in 2018
for String Orchestra
Dedicated to Daniel Wiley
World premiere 10 March 2019
Los Angeles Doctor Symphony Orchestra
Culver City, California, USA
Duration: C. 7 minutes
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Childhood Memories (Persian Suite)
Composed in 2019
for Full Orchestra
2(II=picc).2(II=corA).2.2 - 4.2.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - harps- strings
In memory of my grandmother
World premiere 12 November 2022.
Portland Youth Philharmonic, conducted by David Hattner
Arlene Schnitzer Hall, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Duration: C. 12 minutes
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The Legend of Bijan and Manijeh
Composed in 2021
for Piano, Choir, and Orchestra
2(II=picc).2(II=corA).3(III bcl).2(II=dbn) - 4.2.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - harps - strings - Piano - Choir
Commissioned by the Windsor Symphony, Key Chorale and Carol McGuire Johnson
Dedicated to Jeffrey Biegel
World premiere 19 November 2022
Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Robert Franz with Jeffrey Biegel as soloist
Capitol Theatre, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Duration: C. 25 minutes
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Fanfare for the Common Heroes (Kaveh the Blacksmith)
Composed in 2022, revised in 2024
for Brass and Percussion 4.3.3.1-timp.perc(2)
Premiere date to be confirmed
Duration: C. 3 minutes
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Romance
Composed in 2023
for String Orchestra
World premiere 14 May 2024
West Virginia State Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Scott Woodard
Virginia State University, West Virginia, USA
Duration C. 5 minutes
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Anahita, The Mother of Seas
Composed in 2023
for Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra
Mezzo-Soprano, 2.2.2(II=B.Cl).2 - 4.2.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - harp-Cel(Optional)- strings
Dedicated Jennifer Johnson-Cano
Premiere date to be confirmed
Duration C. 9 minutes
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Orpheus: Symphonic Variations on Themes by Beethoven
Composed in 2023
for Full Orchestra
2.2.2.2(II-Cbsn) - 4.2.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - harp-pf- strings
Premiere date to be confirmed
Duration C. 17 minutes
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Dance of the Blossoms
Composed in 2024
for Santur and String Orchestra
Commissioned by Portland Youth Philharmonic
Expected world premiere 14 May 2025
Mahtab Nadalian, Portland Youth Camerata conducted by David Hattner
Duration C. 7 minutes
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Lullaby
Composed in 2024
for Chamber Orchestra
2.2.2.2 - 2. perc(1) - harp- strings
Premiere date to be confirmed
Duration C. 5 minutes
Chamber Music/Ensamble
Air and Variations
Composed in 2021
for Clarinet, Violin, and Cello
Commissioned by Scarab Club in 2021
Dedicated to Lisa Raschiatore, Velda Kelly, and Nadine Deleury
World premiere 5 June 2022
Lisa Raschiatore, Velda Kelly, and Nadine Deleury
Scarab Club, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Duration: C. 9 minutes
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Persian Love
Composed in 2021
for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano
Dedicated to Catherine Carby and Daniel Grimwood
Premiere date to be confirmed.
Duration: C. 12 minutes
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Dance of the Butterfly and the Flame
Composed in 2022
for Violin and Piano
Commissioned by Margaret Fingerhut and Bradley Creswick in 2022
Dedicated to Bradley Creswick and Margaret Fingerhut
World premiere 12 November 2022
Margaret Fingerhut and Bradley Creswick
Sages Gateshead, Newcastle, UK
Duration: C. 7 minutes
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Prelude and Demonic Waltz
Composed in 2023
for Piano Trio
Commissioned by Tier 3 Trio
World premiere 16 September 2023
Tier 3 Trio
Paddock Wood Proms, St. Andrew's Church, Paddock Wood, Kent, UK
Duration: C. 13 minutes
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Quartet for the Beginning of Time (Bundahishn)
Composed in 2024
for Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano
Commissioned by Paddock Wood Proms
World Premiere 11 September 2024
Tier 3 Trio and Sarah Williamson
Paddock Wood Proms, St. Andrew's Church, Paddock Wood, Kent, UK
Duration: C. 12 minutes
Vocal
Persian Love
Composed in 2021
for Mezzo-Soprano and Piano
Dedicated to Catherine Carby and Daniel Grimwood
Premiere date to be confirmed.
Duration: C. 12 minutes
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Anahita, The Mother of Seas
Composed in 2023
for Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra
Mezzo-Soprano, 2.2.2(II=B.Cl).2 - 4.2.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - harp-Cel(Optional)- strings
Dedicated Jennifer Johnson-Cano
Premiere date to be confirmed
Duration C. 9 minutes
Choral
The Legend of Bijan and Manijeh
Composed in 2021
for Piano, Choir, and Orchestra
2(II=picc).2(II=corA).3(III bcl).2(II=dbn) - 4.2.3.1 - timp.perc(2) - harps - strings - Piano - Choir
Commissioned by the Windsor Symphony, Key Chorale and Carol McGuire Johnson
Dedicated to Jeffrey Biegel
World premiere 19 November 2022
Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Robert Franz with Jeffrey Biegel as soloist
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Duration: C. 25 minutes
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Hymns of Zoroaster
Composed in 2024
for SATB a cappella
Premiere date to be confirmed
Duration C. 20 minutes
Piano Solo
Fantasia on One Note
Composed in 2019
Dedicated to Peter Jablonski
World premiere 6 November 2019
Peter Jablonski
Karlskrona Internatinal Piano Festival, Karlskrona, Sweden
Duration: C. 7 minutes
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Road To Bach
Composed in 2021
Commissioned by Kotaro Fukuma in 2020
Dedicated to Kotaro Fukuma
World premiere 19 June 2021
Kotaro Fukuma
Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Duration: C. 7 minutes
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Reng on Goldberg
Composed in 2024
Commissioned by Cristian Sanders in 2024
Dedicated to Cristian Sanders
World premiere 4 February
Cristian Sanders
Smith Square Hall, London, UK
Duration: C. 3 minutes
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Reng Fantasia
For Piano Solo