There are three concerts coming up this month in Dearborn, Michigan where the DSO, under the direction of Kypros Markou, will perform ‘Aleppo Songs’ for orchestra, in Berlin where mandolinist Avi Avital will perform my ‘Hanjale’ at the Pierre Boulez Hall, and in Kassel, Germany where composer/pianist Samuel Cho will perform ‘Aleppo Songs’ for piano… read more
Hanjale
New recording of ‘Hanjale’ for solo cello
Performed by cellist Bryan Hayslett and recorded at Futura Productions in Roslindale, MA [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/101254827[/vimeo] There is an Arabic saying أول الرقص حنجلة (Awal al-raqs hanjale) which translates to “The dance begins with a prance.” Like most such folk sayings, there are often multiple meanings attributed to them. Generally, this saying can be understood to… read more
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