Surna (Zurna) is a duo originally written for Surna (a double-reed woodwind instrument with roosts in Asia and Europe) and cello. I have also created a version for B-flat clarinet and cello.
Excerpts by Blagoj Lamnjov (surna), Sarah Zilonis (cello) and Nick Mula (B-flat clarinet), Sarah Zilonis (cello)
I'll Meet You There is written for horn and fixed media inspired by one of the Jallaludin Rumi's poems.
Excerpt: Rhonda Kremer (horn)
Lahzeh-e Didar is written for tenor and vibrophone. Text: Mehdi Akhavan-Saless's poem, Lahzeh-e Didar (The Moment of Visitinng)
Excerpt: Danilel Berry (tenor), Daniel Pratt (vibraphone)
Ghasedak is written for tenor and vibraphone.
Text: Mehdi Akhavan-Saless' poem, Ghasedak (Dandelion).
The Dandelion, in European floriography, is considered "the rustic oracle" and is especially associated with bringing news of and conveying word to the beloved. In Iran, it is likewise believed to bring news from dear ones who are absent.
Excerpt: Daniel Berry (tenor), Scott Crawford (vibraphone)
Chakameh means song in Persian language. It is a piano piece written for four hands.
Chakameh: excerpt performed by John Urban and Parvash Java
Chakameh II: excerpt performed by Jana Pavlovska and John Urban
