Since its inception in our great land, music has become a cultural phenomenon. It is something people relate to on emotional, instinctive, intellectual, and many other levels. It has affected me greatly as well and instilled in me a desire to unite the primal with the contemporary and to create music that tugs at the heart and mind.
These works are an attempt to present and preserve the rich musical heritage of my homeland Syria. I have always felt that music eloquently expresses the inherent connection between the past and the present. In all cultures throughout history it has served as a humanizing force, which is common to all.
My music is dedicated to you, the listener. May you find harmony!
Since its inception in our great land, music has become a cultural phenomenon. It is something people relate to on emotional, instinctive, intellectual, and many other levels. It has affected me greatly as well and instilled in me a desire to unite the primal with the contemporary and to create music that tugs at the heart and mind.
These works are an attempt to present and preserve the rich musical heritage of my homeland Syria. I have always felt that music eloquently expresses the inherent connection between the past and the present. In all cultures throughout history it has served as a humanizing force, which is common to all.
My music is dedicated to you, the listener. May you find harmony!
Orchestral
Symphony No. 1 | Syrian Symphony
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 32′
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor. Syrian Symphony album was released on January 31, 2015 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Symphony No. 2 | Luminosity
1.1.1.1 – 1.1.1.1 – timp – hp – str 26′
Commissioned by and recorded with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Krešimir Batinić, conductor on February 8, 2016 at The American Academy of Arts and Letters in New York City. World Premiere at Carnegie Hall on February 6, 2016 with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Krešimir Batinić, conductor.
Symphony No. 3 | Hiraeth
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 38′
Commissioned by and recorded with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra | Pavle Dešpalj, conductor. World Premiere on April 22, 2016 at Lisinski Hall.
Symphony No. 4
I- Allegro molto energico, II- Andante, III- Allegro
For Strings Orchestra 25’
Symphony No. 5
I- Allegro, II-Andante, III- Allegro molto
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – perc – str 18’
Symphony No. 6 (Work in Progress for 2021)
3.3.3.3 – 6.2 – timp – perc – 2 hrp – str) 35’
Phoenix In Exile
2.2.2.2 – 4.1.1 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 6′
Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London | David Firman, conductor. Released with Syrian Symphony album on January 31, 2015 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The Silent Ocean
3.3.3.3 – 4.3.3.1- timp – 3 perc – hp – pno – str 17’
Commissioned and Premiered on by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, conductor on July 15, 2017 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Elegy
2.2.2.2 – 2.1.1 – timp – hp – str 8’
Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London | David Firman, conductor
Waltz
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.1 – timp – perc – hp – str 6′
Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London | David Firman, conductor
The Silent City
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1- timp – 2 perc – str 7’
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Five Symphonic Dances
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1- timp – 2 perc – str 16’
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Piano Concerto No. 1
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 38′
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Piano Concerto No. 2 (Work in Progress for 2022)
Variations for Piano and Orchestra
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.2 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 9′
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor. Released with Syrian Symphony album on January 31, 2015 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Viola Concerto
Solo Viola – 2.3.2.2 – 2.2.2 – timp – 2 perc – str 20′
For Roberto Diaz, president of Curits Institute of Music. World Premiere on October 19, 2018 with Rouge Valley Symphony Orchestra, Martin Majkut, conductor.
Violin Concerto
Solo Violin – 2.2.2.2 – 2.2.2 – timp – 3 perc – hp – oud – str 28′
Cello Concerto No. 1
Solo Cello – 3.3.3.3 – 3.2.2 – timp – 2 perc – str 19′
Cello Concerto No. 2
I- Andante, II- Cadenza – Andante
Solo Cello – 2.3.3.2 – 4.2.3 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 24’
Oboe Concerto
I- Allegro molto, II- Andante con moto, III- Allegro non troppo
Solo Oboe – 1.1.1 – 1 – timp – 1 perc – str 23’
Commissioned by South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, Delta David Gier, Music Director.
Clarinet Concerto
I- Allegro, II- Andante, III- Allegro molto energico
Solo Clarinet – 2.2.2.2 – 1.1.1 – timp – 4 perc – hrp – str 26’
For Anthony McGill, principle clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra
The Moonlight
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.3.2.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 4′
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Syrian Sketches (Album Release in 2020)
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 46’
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Ya Allah | Oh God
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.3.2.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 5′
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Syria | Anthem of the Free
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1- timp – 2 perc – str 2’
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor, and members of the Cairo Opera House Choir.
Opera – The Square (New Commission for 2022)
Pop Orchestra and Film
Echoes from Ugarit | Piano and Orchestra Album
Based on the oldest music notation in the world | Ugarit, Syria 1400 B.C.
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Andalus
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 5’
Sulaima
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 8’
Piano Dream
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 3’
Leil
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 6’
Yafa
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 7’
Echoes from Ugarit
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 5’
Eid
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 4’
Arabesque
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 5’
Emessa | Piano and Orchestra Album
Recorded with the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Moscow | Sergey Kondrashev, conductor
Caravan
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 4’
Zinzana | Prison Cell
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 6’
Mari
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 7’
Emessa | Homs
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 6’
Mawal | Chant
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 6’
Nasheed | Anthem
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 5’
Valse Hijaz
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 5’
Freedom | Qashoush Symphony
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 6’
Amal | Hope
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 8’
Syrian Pulse
Solo Piano – 2.2.2.2 – 4.2.3.1 – timp – 3 perc – hp – str 4’
Salam | Peace
Solo Piano – 1.1.1.1 – 2 – timp – 2 perc – hp – str 5’
Waltz
2.2.2.2 – 4.2.1 – timp – perc – hp – str 6′
Recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London | David Firman, conductor
Chamber and Ensemble
String Quartet No. 1
Five movements 15’
Commissioned and premiered by the Apollo Chamber Players on February 4, 2017 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
String Quartet No. 2
Three movements 16’
Commissioned by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for Violins of Hope Nashville. World Premiere by musicians of the Nashville Symphony on May 13, 2018 at Main Public Library.
Trio
For Piano, Violin and Cello in three movements 17’
A Lost Poem
For Piano Quartet in one movement 13’
Aleppo
For Piano Quintet in three movements 22’
Commissioned and premiered by the Apollo Chamber Players. World Premiere at Midtown Arts and Theater in Houston | October 16, 2016
Home
Saxophone Quartet in three movements 17’
Commissioned and premiered by Wright State University | Schuster Hall | March 28, 2018
SoHo | Malek Jandali Trio Album
For Piano, Mandolin/Oud or Clarinet and Cello
Grace Notes 6’
An Ocean Without Shores 6’
The Water Wheel 3’
Wilting Flowers 9’
SoHo 3’
At Home in Both Places 5’
The Sad Mother 6’
Poem Eternal 6’
The Jasmine Tree | Malek Jandali Trio Album
The Jasmine Tree 8’
Willow Wind 7’
To Youth 2’
The Moonlight 7’
At Dusk 5’
Piano Dream 3’
Darwish 2’
With Passion 11’
Watani Ana | Am My Homeland
For two vocals, piano and cello 5’