New works in progress I am thrilled to announce two new concert works in progress: The first is a work for triple string quartet commissioned by Providence, R.I. based Community Music Works and The Kronos Quartet will be performed in November 2013 by the Kronos Quartet, the Providence String Quartet and a quartet of students from… read more
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The Son of Man West Coast Premieres begin today 5/5/13
In Peninsula Women’s Chorus’ third collaboration with Golden Gate Men’s Chorus, one hundred voices will join in the West Coast premiere of “The Son of Man” by Syrian-American composer Kareem Roustom. The poetry of Khalil Gibran, best known for his work, The Prophet, comes alive in a dramatic oratorio by Syrian-born composer, Kareem Roustom. Join… read more
New film score “May In The Summer”
I’m very excited to report the completion of my score to Cherien Dabis’s “May In The Summer” starring Cherien Dabis, Hiam Abbass (The Visitor), Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development), Nadine Malouf, and Bill Pullman. You can hear excerpts of my score here.
Interview with Pianists Central Blog
My interview with Pianists Central blog here.
January 19th 2013 World Premiere of “Hanjale” for solo cello
January 19th 2013 – World premiere of “Hanjale” for solo cello by cellist Jason Calloway. January 19, 2013 at 8PM. Harold Golen Gallery. 2294 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood Art District, Miami FL, 33127. Details here. This work is part of a series of solo and duet pieces I’m writing as musical reflections on the ongoing… read more
‘Buhur’ by Roustom @ NY Public Library concert January 12th, 2013
Nearer to East – Chamber Music from the Arab World Saturday, January 12, 2013, 2:30 p.m. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Bruno Walter Auditorium Avoiding exotic and orientalist clichés, this thoughtful program of contemporary classical music from the Arab world and beyond brings together a collection… read more
New Vimeo video page!
Here is my Vimeo page with videos from various concert music and film projects. Enjoy
“Budrus” Wins the PUMA Creative Impact Award 2012!
Congratulations to director Julia Bacha and everyone at Just Vision on winning this major award for a documentary film that has “made the most significant positive social or environmental impact.” Read more about the award here. Also, congratulations to the makers of the excellent Gasland for their Jury Commendation. My score to Budrus is available… read more
Roustom signs publishing deal with ECS
I’m thrilled to announce the beginning of a publishing relationship with ECS publishing. The first work to be published is “Hot Tea, Mint and Olives” (S.S.A. and piano) with poetry by Ibtisiam Barakaat. My new home at ECS is here. You can hear audio of “Hot Tea, Mint and Olives,” as performed by the Boston… read more
“The Iran Job” to premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival 6/15/2012
“The Iran Job” is a new documentary by director Till Schauder and it tells the story of American pro basketball player Kevin Sheppard, who signed on to play for the upstart Iranian Super League team A.S. Shiraz as one of two non-Iranian players. Basketball, a decidedly American sport, is huge in Iran! Excerpts of my… read more
Coro Allegro wins ASCAP/Alice Parker Award for The Son of Man Premiere 6/15/2012
The 2012 Chorus America/ASCAP Alice Parker Award award goes to Coro Allegro, an adult volunteer ensemble in Boston led by David Hodgkins. The ensemble collaborated in a world premiere by Kareem Roustom that expanded the singers’ musical world as well as exposing their audience to a brand new compositional voice. Details about the award here.… read more
“My Neighbourhood” European Premeires
Julia Bacha’s eloquent and powerful documentary “My Neighbourhood” will premiered at Tribeca this April and a slate of European screening are lined up for this Summer. Details here. Excerpts from my music for “My Neighborhood” can be heard here.