Persian Autumn Mary Dullea

• Hormoz Farhat (b. 1928): Toccata:
• 1 Toccata 03:34
• Piano Sonata No. 1:
• 2 Piano Sonata No. 1: I. Allegretto, maestoso 03:28
• 3 Piano Sonata No. 1: II. Adagio con finezza 03:55
• 4 Piano Sonata No. 1: III. Moderato 02:51
• 5 Piano Sonata No. 1: IV. Rondo 04:23
• Piano Sonata No. 2:
• 6 Piano Sonata No. 2: I. Allegretto 10:57
• 7 Piano Sonata No. 2: II. Largo con molto espressione e flessibilita 06:22
• 8 Piano Sonata No. 2: III. Molto animato 05:48
• Amir Mahyar Tafreshipour (b. 1974):
• 9 Yasna 09:05
• 10 Shabahang 07:02
• 11 Pendar 09:25
• 12 Celebration at Pasargadae 05:45
• Total Runtime 01:12:35

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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 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.

Mary Dullea, piano

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