In Memory of Avicenna: On Music, Sound, and the Persian Intellectual Tradition
Yesterday marked the commemoration of Avicenna (Ibn Sina, c. 980–1037), one of the greatest Persian philosophe...
When a Composer Cannot Reach the Music
Iranian composer Mehdi Hosseini shares his student’s testimony of an attack in Iran and reflects on war, civilian suffering, and the interruption of artistic life.
In Memory of Shir-Mohammad Espandar: The Breath Behind Baluch in Three Movements
For me, however, Shir-Mohammad Espandar was far more than an extraordinary performer. He became an essential part of my own musical imagination.
The Symphony of a Civilization: Words on Humanity and Violence
A statement on the human cost of conflict, dehumanizing threats, and the importance of protecting culture, dignity, and peace.
Mehdi Hosseini – Monodies
The composer had a recording published in Tehran, which were written based on regional folk tunes from different parts of Iran.
The traditions and customs of the Bakhtiari are reflected in the names of their magham.
The string quartet №.2 makes use of popular Bakhtiari folk tunes, each of which belongs to a certain magham.
Symphony of Monody
The composer has endeavored to reveal the importance of multi sound forms used in eastern music as well as the rich heritage of regional music – all within a mono-thematic symphonic design – as a testimony to the Persian musical character and spirit.