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Alireza Motevaseli: Afagh

Alireza Motevaseli (1992 - ) Afagh (2021) World Premiere Performance by Dariush Farhoumand and The Iris Ensemble, led by Lavinia Chen, concertmaster. ---- The music of ALIREZA MOTEVASELI is unmatched. This world premiere composition, titled AFAGH, is a beautiful representation of the traditional style of Persian music being performed by Western instruments. The name “Afagh” has a double meaning in Farsi: on its own it refers to “the universe”, but in everyday language contexts it refers to “horizons”. This is evident in the texts of the 14th-century poet Hafez. Hafez is generally believed to be Iran's most popular poet. His poems are venerated by Muslims, Christians, Jews, and secular non-believers alike. Oftentimes, his poems are memorized and recited as part of day-to-day conversation and are used as adages and proverbs. While there can be disagreements about the meanings of Hafez's poetry, there is virtual unanimity on its artistic value. In regards to the use of Afagh, Hafez preaches to his readers to never let your horizons be cast to one single point of view and to always be looking forward to more fruits in life. That idea carries in this piece by its fantasia-like variations on a theme promptly stating the perpetuity of our experiences. In the words of the composer, “This piece, composed in the Persian traditional style, utilizes scales such as Mahoor and Chahargah among others. In this piece, I recreate Persian folk melodies in a modern arrangement showcasing very stylistically simple aspects of the music in different ways. The rich texture and depth of the source material captures the essence of Persian culture and tradition. The composition relies on a theme that is being developed and during the process modulates into different shapes. Some modified Persian folk melodies make an appearance in the piece, adding further color and charm. In my experience as a Persian composer and a classically trained bassoonist, I recognize that the uniqueness of the piece stems from the fact that never before have I written an arrangement for bassoon and string quintet in the Persian style. My original sketch was for clarinet and quartet, but the bassoon brings so much more fullness and rigidness to the sound, which in turn better represent the melodies in this work”. ---- Founded by bassoonist Darius Farhoumand and violinist Matthew Tung in New York City in November of 2019, the IRIS ENSEMBLE was created as a means for students to express their love for making music on their own, with their own orchestra. The Iris flower has a very rich complexion and striking uniqueness around its purple appearance. It wields long, flag-shaped leaves and is commonly associated with the bearing of gifts unto others. In its beauty, the Iris represents hope, wisdom, courage, and admiration. Symbolically, the Iris Ensemble is welcoming of all artists and a free platform for their voices to be heard. The flags of our flower are our openness and its heart, fueled by love and admiration for the artistry of our musicians, is stemmed from our courage and desire to present the gift of classical music to the world through recitals, concerts, and one another. Prior to the pandemic, we had the opportunity to perform two excellent programs for local student recitalists, the programs for which included Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major and Bottesini's Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B minor. Over the past year, our group has relocated to the Los Angeles area and taken time off to reflect and study new, innovative ways to make music in the post-COVID world. That being said, this performance marks the Iris Ensemble’s first after a fourteen-month hiatus. All of the members in this program have been fully vaccinated from COVID-19 and we have taken the necessary precautions to ensure a safe and open environment for quality music making. Dariush Farhoumand, bassoon. Lavinia Chen, violin. Sam LeFevre, violin. Samuel Sun, viola. Kathryn Castro, cello. Jacob Kalogerakos, bass. Performance begins at (4:10). Videography: RANDUMB Productions For collaborations and business inquiries, please email Mr. Dan LeFevre at daniellefevre810@gmail.com Recording Session Location: Center for Spiritual Living - La Crescenta, CA. 05.08.21. Taken from Darius Farhoumand’s New York University Bachelor of Music Degree Recital on Sunday, May 16, 2021.