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Golnoush Khaleghi, a distinguished Persian-American musician and conductor, made significant contributions to Persian music through her piano compositions. She arranged and composed numerous piano pieces inspired by Persian folk melodies, children's songs, and works by notable Persian composers.
This recital explores love in all its expressions. The performers portray stories of heartbreak and happiness, unspoken affection, and the joy of companionship. From the thrill of new romance and the comfort of marriage to the nostalgia of love remembered, it delves into both friendly and romantic love. This recital is a heartfelt tribute to the universal language of love that connects us all.
Sayeh-Roshan—Persian for "chiaroscuro"—explores the interplay of light and shadow as a metaphor for the complexities of modern life and dual cultural identities. This concert program features three new works for double bass and piano, composed specifically to reflect on what it means to possess a Persian identity while living in the West.
A delightful collection of short, whimsical songs infused with childhood wonder, playful humor, and imaginative storytelling.
This song cycle gently blends yearning melodies and poetic imagery, evoking distant horizons and the elusive nature of dreams.
Two intimately crafted songs reflecting on longing, comfort, and quiet devotion.
Contrasting glimpses of love and longing—one brimming with verdant passion, the other yearning for a distant, unattainable home.
A vibrant set of folk-inspired miniatures capturing the charm, color, and heartfelt simplicity of traditional Greek melodies.
“Morgen!” by Richard Strauss is a gentle, intimate art song that evokes a peaceful meeting of two lovers at dawn. Set to a text by John Henry Mackay, it expresses quiet hope, tenderness, and the comforting promise of a serene future together.
This dramatic and virtuosic piece brims with restless energy and poetic contrast.
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We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kimia Rafieian a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
The Judging panel of the Keys to Success Competition is announced
The magical moment when you knew you you would be a creative and artist
MofID, a new non-profit, invites you to its first public concert in Boston, MA
SMTD’s Production of “The Cunning Little Vixen” Earns Top Honors from the National Opera Association
The Songs of Beverly Benjamin Cole
Featuring performers from the University of Michigan
Ali Kian Yazdanfar, double bass, Kimia Rafieian, piano & Fatemeh Keshavarz, poet
The National Society of Arts & Letters, Florida East Coast Chapter recently held their Star Maker Awards at Boca West Country Club where local NSAL scholarship recipients performed
The magical moment when you knew you would be a creative and artist