King of Prussia, PA – Theodore Presser Company is pleased to release a piano reduction of Behzad Ranjbaran's Concerto for Flute (114-41638 – Score and Part – $29.99), a commission by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Inspired by the alluring human-like sound of the Ney (a Persian bamboo flute), Ranjbaran aimed not only to highlight the modern flutist�s ability to play agile and brilliant passages, but also to emulate the delicate sound of the Ney, particularly in extended solo passages. The Concerto, a work of three movements and 27 minutes in length, was premiered in November, 2013 by principal flutist Jeffrey Khaner and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Ranjbaran has also crafted the piano reduction with live performances in mind.
The new piano reduction of Concerto for Flute is now available through Theodore Presser Company or your favorite music retailer.
Behzad Ranjbaran is known for music which is both evocative and colorful, and also strong in structural integrity and form. He frequently draws inspiration from his cultural roots and Persian heritage in form or subject matter, as exemplified by the tone poems of the Persian Trilogy, or the interpretation of sounds and styles in works such as the Violin Concerto and Songs of Eternity. Ranjbaran's music has been performed all over the world, including South Korea, where Awakening (commissioned by Sejong Soloists) premiered at the Great Mountains Festival as a celebration of peace. His music has been performed by soloists such as Joshua Bell, Ren�e Fleming, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Yo-Yo Ma, and conductors including Charles Dutoit, Marin Alsop, Robert Spano, Gerard Schwarz, JoAnn Falletta, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, David Robertson, and many more.
Born in 1955 in Tehran, Iran, Mr. Ranjbaran came to the United States in 1974 to attend Indiana University and received his doctorate in composition from The Juilliard School, where he currently serves on the faculty. To learn more about Mr. Ranjbaran, please visit our Composer page or the composer's website.
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