List of Compositions

(For perusal scores or recordings that are not available below, or to inquire about purchasing or renting scores, please contact us).

Concerti

  • Amesha Spenta (2017) for two pianos and orchestra, 2222/2220/timp/perc/2pnos/strings, 9 mins
  • Piano Concerto No. 1 (2009-2010) Commissioned by the Prince George Symphony Orchestra 2(+picc)222, 2210, timp, 2 perc, piano, strings. 20 mins

Orchestra

  • Zhiân (2023) commissioned by Boston Symphony Orchestra
  • Beloved of the Sky (arr. 2023) string orchestra arrangement commissioned by Chelsea Music Festival
  • Shāhīn-nāmeh (2022) commissioned by the Azrieli Music Prizes 3(picc)3(ca)3(bcl)3(cbn)/4331/timp.3perc/hp/pf/voice/setar(optional)/strings, 25′
  • The Drastic Irony (2022) commissioned by The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, 2222/4321/timp.2perc/str, 4′
  • Prelude (2020) for beginner-intermediate strings commissioned by Play on Philly, 1′
  • Reverie (2020) for intermediate-advanced strings commissioned by Play on Philly, 2′
  • Jeder Baum spricht (2019) Commissioned by The Philadelphia Orchestra – 3223 / 2230 / timp / strings – 6-6.5′
  • The Promised Hand (2015) Commissioned by The Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra – 2222 / 4221 / timp.perc./ str – 7′
  • Relinquere (2007) for Full Orchestra 2(+picc)222 / 4231/ timp.2perc. / hp.pno. / str, 4’30”

Opera

Composed as part of Tapestry New Opera’s LibLab 2010 and 2016:

  • Opposites Attract? in 8 Short Scenes (Libretto by Phoebe Tsang) – 2016 – c. 8′
  • Ingénue* (Libretto by Marcia Johnson) – 2016 – c. 4′
  • The Call of the Light (Libretto by Bobby Theodore) – 2016 – c. 4′
  • Pursuit (Libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo) – 2016 – c. 5′
  • Ashes (Libretto by Charles Hayter) – 2010 – c. 5′
  • Miss Quickly (Libretto by David Brock) – 2010 – c. 5′
  • Where You Live (Libretto by Michael Pollard) – 2010 – c. 5′
  • Insomnia Composition* (Libretto by Maja Ardal) – 2010 – c. 7′

Wind/Brass Ensemble

  • Victory Charm (2020) aka Victory March Commissioned by Play on Philly for intermediate ensemble – Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, F Horn, Low Brass/Winds, Glockenspiel, Snare drum, Harp – 1′
  • The Last Sneer (2020) Commissioned by Play on Philly for intermediate-advanced ensemble – Flute, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bassoon, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Glockenspiel, Snare drum, Harp – 2′

Choir

  • Snow-Veiled Flower (2023) Commissioned by Jane Coop and the Vancouver Chamber Choir
  • Out of the Cradle (2017) Commissioned by the University of Michigan’s Men’s Glee Club, TTBB, 3 mins
  • The Rose of Midnight (2013) Commissioned by The Esoterics Choir, as a winner of the International Composer’s Award at the POLYPHONOS Competition, SSAATTBB, 7 mins
  • Lullaby for Hiroshima (2012) Written as part of a composer-residency position co-sponsored by the Canadian Music Centre, and the Canadian League of Composers. for Children’s Choir SAA – also arranged for SAB and piano, 5 mins
  • The Colour of Freedom (2010) Commissioned by the Vancouver Peace Choir, for SSAATTBB choir, and tenor soloist (singing in traditional Persian style). This work is set to a poem by Marina Nemat, entitled “Freedom.” 12 minutes
  • Black Riders (2008) [first prizewinner at 2009 Guelph Chamber Choir’s competition] For 12 voice chamber choir. Based on a poem by Stephen Crane. 3-4 minutes
  • Erroneous Kudos (2008) – [Second prize winner at Vancouver Bach Choir National Competition for Large Choir Works] for Large A Cappella Choir, SSAATTBB and Solo Soprano in two movements: Nemo Nisi (None but Death), Glorious Lives. 5 mins

Chamber (instrumental)

  • Haft (2024) Septet for clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello, bass (same as Beethoven’s septet) – commissioned by Toronto Summer Music – 12′
  • Sulfuric Rivers (2024) alto saxophone and piano – commissioned by Timothy McAllister and Liz Ames – 3′
  • Offering of Water (2023) violin and piano – co-commssioned by Lucia Lin, Elation Pauls, and GLFCAM – 12′
  • Âhūye Kūhī (2021) violin and cello – co-commissioned by Lucia Lin and GLFCAM, 5′
  • Prelude (2020) for beginner string quintet commissioned by Play on Philly, 1′
  • Reverie (2020) for intermediate string quartet commissioned by Play on Philly, 2′
  • Victory Charm (2020) aka Victory March Commissioned by Play on Philly for intermediate ensemble – Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Bb Trumpet, F Horn, Low Brass/Winds, Glockenspiel, Snare drum, Harp – 1′
  • The Last Sneer (2020) Commissioned by Play on Philly for intermediate-advanced ensemble – Flute, 2 Bb Clarinets, Bassoon, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Glockenspiel, Snare drum, Harp – 2′
  • Beloved of the Sky (2019) String Quartet – c. 10’30”
  • Radiant Light (2019) Open instrumentation of 6+ players – c. 8′
  • Relics (2019) For viola and cello in multiple movements – c. 8′
  • Uproot (2019) for String Quartet – c. 4′ – co-commissioned by Orchestra of St. Luke’s and Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music
  • RevolutionStreet (2018) for String Quartet – c. 8′
  • Persian Folk Songs* (2015-2016) for Piano Duo (2 pianos, 4 hands)
  • Aqueous Ascent (2013) for two saxophone quartets spread apart; commissioned by the Redshift Music Society Duration: variable c. 7′
  • Zyra (2013) arrangements available for violin and harp and viola and harp c. 6.5′
  • Towering (2012) for 2 pianos 4 hands, c. 3’30”
  • In the Shimmer of Shining Hues (2012) for Flute, Violin, Cello, Piano, and 2 Percussionists
  • Solar Seethe (2010) for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, Percussion, c. 7′
  • Percussive Remedy* (2009) Percussion Duet, Bongos, Concert Toms, Wood Blocks, Snare Drum, Maracas, 3′
  • Fanfare to the Rise of Many Suns* (2008) for three brass quartets (4 trumpets, 4 Trombones) lined up at three distant locations (forming a triangle) and facing a conductor in the middle. 2′
  • Two Roads* (2006) for 2 Cls. 2 perc. and Piano based on the poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost. 4′
  • Colors of a Cage* (2006) for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Horn, Trumpet, Bass Trombone, Piano, Violin, Double Bass. 1′
  • Folk Dance* (2006) for Violin and Piano. 2′
  • One Crazy Night (2005) Piano Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano. 3′
  • Captive* (2005) String Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello. 3′
  • The Dancing Ball* (2004) For Cello and Piano. 5′
  • Earthdark* (2004) for Harp and Flute. 4′

Songs

  • per caliginem (2021) voice and string quartet – commissioned by Julia Dawson
  • ardeo (2021) voice and string quartet – commissioned by Julia Dawson
  • Ey Sabā (2020) high voice and Violin, poetry in Farsi by Hafez, 1′
  • False Morning, and The River-Lip (2014) Guitar and Baritenor, or Piano and Baritenor – Written on Fitzgerald’s English translation of Khayyam’s poetry for Will George and Michael Strutt – 7′
  • Le Printemps de Khayyam (2012) On French translations of Omar Khayyam’s poetry for piano and baritone – 7′
  • Silent Awakening (2009) Song cycle for Soprano and Piano, Commissioned by Soprano Simone Osborne Includes four songs: Lily and Monarch, The Bloom of Youth, Still, and The Awakening, 15′

Solo Piano

  • in the brittle quietude (2020) 2′
  • Prelude à la Gershwin (2014) 3’30”
  • Voyage, Piano Sonata (2013) Commissioned by the Museum of Anthropology for the opening of their exhibition, Safar – c. 13
  • Black & White Solo Piano – 1′
  • Preludes (2006-2009) A set of three preludes, 6′
  • Homage to Tansman* (2008) 4′
  • Nocturne no. 2* (2004) 3′
  • Studies for Beginners* (2004) Includes 3 pieces: Out in the Fields, Stories of the Same, Study after Chopin. 10′
  • Nocturne no. 1* (2004) 6′
  • Valse no. 1* (2003) 5′

Solo (Other Instruments)

Electronic/Electroacoustic Works

  • As Dawn Broke on the Mountain Shrine* (2009) A piece for live Bawu, and Max/MSP. c. 5′
  • Memories of an Obsession* (2008) An electronic piece composed with Digital Performer, and Peak Pro. c. 5′

Film Score/Audio-Visual Works

  • Obscura Nox (2021) An operatic film incorporating the music of Mozart and Habibi
  • Green Oak Development (2014) Music written for a series of animations, and short videos featuring the work of Green Oak Development
  • Zyra (2013) A short ballet by Director Jorelle Miranda – Written and Produced by AG Tellez
  • Lost and Found (2011) A short film by director Elad Tzadok 13′
  • Shade of Grey (2009) A documentary on the life of William Beeton. Directed by Miles Jay Robison. 6-7′
  • Phantasie* (2005) a short animation by Ashley Erin Russell. 4′

Theatrical works

  • Nothing is Free (2010) For three actors: a Flautist, Vocalist, and Percissionist. Commissioned by Michael Mori and The Powell Street Festival, set to text by Michael Mori, this 15-minute drama builds on traditions of Japanese theatre (Kabuki and Noh).
  • Prisoners of Print (2008) Produced in collaboration with Natalie Garcia, Josh Kho, and Heather Joan Tam.

* Works with a star are currently not available for distribution