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Both enjoying successful and acclaimed international reputations, the two Iranian composers here represent two generations of musicians trained in the West. Hormoz Farhat, born in 1928, was the first Iranian to study music in the USA, taking classes with Darius Milhaud, Lukas Foss and Roy Harris. He worked at UCLA for many years before returning to Iran. His music is in many genres and has been performed in the USA and throughout Europe. His two substantial piano sonatas are major contributions to the genre.
Amir Mahyar Tafreshipour (b.1974) carries on this tradition and studied in the UK and Denmark, where his new opera is to due to be premiered in December 2020 subject to lockdown restrictions being eased. His work draws on Persian influences and subjects in a truly cosmopolitan way, demonstrated well by the pieces on this album.
Mary Dullea enjoys a very busy career as a soloist and chamber musician and regularly performs and broadcasts in many countries. Her discography is exceptional and demonstrates her support and championing of new music. Her pianism and musicality as well as remarkable virtuosity make her an ideal interpreter.
This recording was made with support from Koda’s Cultural Funds. KODA KULTUR.
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Hormoz Farhat (b.1928):
- Toccata (3:34)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 – I. Allegretto, maestoso (3:28)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 – II. Adagio con finezza (3:55)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 – III. Moderato (2:51)
- Piano Sonata No. 1 – IV. Rondo (4:23)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 – I. Allegretto (10:57)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 – II. Largo con molto espressione e flessibilità (6:22)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 – III. Molto animato (5:48) Amir Mahyar Tafeshipour (b.1974):
- Yasna (9:05)
- Shabahang (7:02)
- Pendar for piano (9:25)
- Celebration at Pasargadae (5:45)
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Toccata (3:34)
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Piano Sonata No. 1 – I. Allegretto, maestoso (3:28)
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Piano Sonata No. 1 – II. Adagio con finezza (3:55)
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Piano Sonata No. 1 – III. Moderato (2:51)
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Piano Sonata No. 1 – IV. Rondo (4:23)
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Piano Sonata No. 2 – I. Allegretto (10:57)
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Piano Sonata No. 2 – II. Largo con molto espressione e flessibilità (6:22)
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Piano Sonata No. 2 – III. Molto animato (5:48)
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Yasna (9:05)
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Shabahang (7:02)
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Pendar for piano (9:25)
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Celebration at Pasargadae (5:45)
