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Concert Recap: Secluded Voices at St Mary le Strand, London
On Wednesday, St Mary le Strand in London hosted a remarkable concert titled “Secluded Voices,” featuring the distinguished pianist Joseph Havlat. The evening’s program included three of my piano compositions, performed alongside works by other esteemed composers such as Edward Nesbit and Thomas Hyde.
Program Notes for My Compositions
The three piano pieces presented in this program were composed in 2023, deeply inspired by the poetry of Sohrab Sepehri, a renowned contemporary Persian poet. These compositions delve into Sepehri’s evocative themes, particularly his reflections on the importance of the present moment and the concept of “now.”
The musical materials, including intervallic and rhythmic elements, are intricately shaped by the phonetic nuances found within Sepehri’s poetry. The semantic and philosophical foundations of the text are pivotal, guiding the structure and emotional landscape of each piece.
Each composition represents a unique interpretation and exploration of various aspects and influences derived from Sepehri’s poetry. A distinctive feature of these works is their partially improvisatory nature, which merges spontaneous piano improvisations with the generation of musical ideas on paper during the composition process.
These pieces aim to capture the essence of Sepehri’s poetry, creating a profound connection between music and literature, and inviting listeners to experience the emotional and philosophical depth of the poet’s work through a contemporary musical lens.