REZA VALI: PORTRAIT CONCERT

• PRINCETON UNIVERSITY—Chancellor Green Rotunda

• Tuesday September 24, 5:30pm

This Portrait concert features three Decoda artists and celebrates the works of Reza Vali, as part of a year of events and performances dedicated to Vali’s unique accomplishments and artistic identity. Dedicated to championing the work of living composers, Decoda has a particular history working with Vali, and brings forth an especially committed and informed interpretation of his distinct musical voice. This performance marks the premiere of a new version of Vali’s work ‘Mystery of the Rose’ for flute, cello and piano.

“The Mystery of the Rose” for flute, cello, and piano

“Kord (Calligraphy No. 9)” for solo cello

“Kismet (Calligraphy No. 7)” for solo flute and electronics

“Persian Folk Songs (Set No. 16C)” for cello and piano

“Folk Songs (Set No. 9)” for flute and cello. 

Featuring Decoda artists Catherine Gregory, flute; David Kaplan, piano; and Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, cello