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 be premiered in 2020. 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 makes her an ideal interpreter.

Tracklist:

Toccata
Piano Sonata No. 1: I. Allegretto, Maestoso
Piano Sonata No. 1: II. Adagio Con Finezza
Piano Sonata No. 1: III. Moderato
Piano Sonata No. 1: IV. Rondo
Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Largo Con Molto Espressione E Flessibilita
Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Molto Animato
Yasna
Shabahang
Pendar
Celebration At Pasargadae

UPC: 809730861024
Label: Metier
Release Date: 10.9.20
Format: CD

Farhat / Dullea - Persian Autumn (CD)