I’m very excited to share the news that a fantastic recording of my new work “Embroidered Verses” for the Crossing Choir, directed by Donald Nally, and the Al-Bustan Takht, directed by Hanna Khoury, is now available here. This is a work that combines my love for the classical Arabic song & poetic form called muwashshahaat… read more
Embroidered Verses
Donald Nally & Hanna Khoury discuss the role of tradition in learning and performing ‘Embroidered Verses’
Thank you to the Pew Arts & Heritage Trust for supporting the Words Adorned project which included the commissioning of my ‘Embroidered Verses’ for SATB & Arabic chamber group. Watch this insightful discussion between maestros Nally and Khoury here.
Review of Philadelphia premiere of ‘Embroidered Verses’
This past Sunday, December 5th saw the world premiere of my ‘Embroidered Verses’ for The Crossing choir, under Donald Nally, and the Al-Bustan takht ensemble. It was a very special concert that featured another new work by composer Kinan Abou-Afach and the powerful and emotive voice of Dalal Abu Amneh. David Patrick Stearns described the… read more