Instrumentation: narrator, piano, cello, percussion, accordion
Duration: 10:00 min
Commissioned by: Iranian-Canadian Composers of Toronto
Composition date: 2018
World Premiere: Aga Khan Museum – Sept 29th, 2018, 7:30PM
Program Notes
Pouya composed a the music to a fable called, Farm Animals, which was part of a larger project involving five Iranian composers (ICOT) each composing the music for one of Rumi’s children fables. This was a new production for young audiences and performed by Ladom Ensemble and narrator Parmida.
The fables are a beloved collection short stories from the famous 13th Century Sufi poet, philosopher, and scholar Rumi. They have been a part of Middle-Eastern culture for more than seven hundred years. In honour of his 800th birthday, the United Nations declared 2007 as The Year of Rumi. The fables have significance and relevance in today’s society and are suitable for both young and old.
50 minutes long with live musicians. Pouya’s portion was about 10 minutes long.
Based on five timeless fables by Rumi:
Old Treasure
Farm Animals
Snake Hunter
Elephant
Two Parrots
Directed by award winning director Sue Miner.
Audio recording from the premiere:
Music Score
Script
