Orchestral

In Search of Simorgh
for Large Orchestra
Instrumentation: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes (2. Doubling English Horn in F), 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion (suspended cymbals, crash cymbals, tam-tam, snare drum, bass drum, triangle, and glockenspiel), Harp, and Strings.
Year: 2024

The story of The Conference of the Birds ( or Journey of Simorgh) by Farid ud-Din Attar is a powerful Persian mystical allegory. It follows a flock of birds on a quest to find their king, the Simorgh, guided by the wise Hoopoe. The journey takes them through seven arduous valleys, each representing a spiritual stage, such as love, detachment, and self-awareness. These valleys challenge the birds, and many give up along the way due to fear, doubt, or attachments. However, the few that persevere experience a profound revelation: the Simorgh is not an external entity but a reflection of their own essence, symbolizing the unity of existence and the discovery of divine truth within themselves.

Assyria
for Medium Orchestra
Instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 1 Oboe, 1 Cor Anglais, 2 Clarinets in Bb, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets in Bb, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, Timpani, Cymbals, Triangle, Glockenspiel, Harp, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Violincello, Double Bass.
Year: 2023

Assyria is inspired by Assyrian folk music, written for large ensemble. The main theme is an impression of one of the Assyrian folk melodies that is originally performed by some Iranian instruments like “Tanbur” and “Sorna” but in this piece, it is mostly performed by woodwinds and brass.