Alexander Rahbari: My Mother Persia - Symphonic Poems Vol. 3

• Compact disc

Alexander Rahbari’s My Mother Persia is a cycle of symphonic poems suffused with the rich melodies, rhythms and improvisations of Persian traditional music in which he is profoundly versed both as composer and conductor. Originally written as a violin concerto, Symphonic Poem No. 9 ‘Nohe Khan’ – the name relates to a singer at religious ceremonies – was recast for baritone saxophone in 2018. Symphonic Poem No. 10 ‘Morshed’ vividly explores ritualised song in the context of ‘ancient sport’. Volume 1 is on 8.574064 and Volume 2 on 8.574065.