Fire Dance

Large Ensemble | 9′ | 2023
1.1.1.1 — 1.1.0.0 — 2 perc. — strings (1.1.1.1)

“Fire Dance” represents an exploration of Iranian musical elements, notably incorporating the Chahārgāh modal structure in the second theme, as utilizing in Iranian music with quarter tones, but in this piece, it is used in equal temperament tuning system.

A distinguishing feature of this composition lies in its incorporation of diverse rhythms and meters, contributing to a rich and occasionally complex musical tapestry. Derived from traditional Iranian music, the rhythmic cycles employed in the piece consist of two distinct patterns: Hazaj (12/ 8 meter, articulated as 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2) in the first theme and Fākhti (10/4 meter, subdivided as 1-2-3-4, 1-2, 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, 1-2, 1-2-3-4) in the second theme.