See an interview with the composer - Ein Interview mit dem Komponisten
For more information see Petama Website: The musical work of Hidayat I. Khan - Documentation (petama.ch)Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Message Symphony
for Large Symphonic Orchestra and Organ
A masterpiece of orchestral music! Five movements
I. Mysterious Pilgrimage in the Sacred Worlds of Esoterism
II. Praise to the Sources of the Elements in Nature
III. We greet each other in true Brotherhood
IV. .... To Sooth Body, Heart and Soul
V. That which resounds henceforth in the Temple of all Religions
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Zikar Symphony
for Symphonic Orchestra and Organ
A deep, loving Ode to the Bringer of the Message of Love, Harmony and Beauty, whose sacred heritage is resounding beautifully and strongly in this composition, in an intimate dialogue between Organ and Orchestra.
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Royal Legend Symphonic Poem
inspired by a Magic Code
This musical poem evokes the era of the 'Tiger of Mysore', Tipu Sultan, whose daughter was related to the family of Hazrat Inayat Khan, father of the composer, and Bringer of the 'Message of Love, Harmony and Beauty', ideal in the Sufi tradition.
Composition for Symphonic Orchestra
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Gandhi Symphony
Cantique en cinq versets
A musical homage to the great Indian Leader, describing his life in five verses: Awakening to the inner Power of the Soul, Great Dream of Liberation, Spinning Wheels toiling, Historic Salt March towards the Ocean, Universal Prayer Hour in the Sacred City, Human Passions arising...
Composition for Grand Symphonic Orchestra
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Ballet Rituel
Episodes au temple du grand Roi Akbar
Musical ballet, evoking the fabulous festivities offered in remote times of King Akbar at the 'Universal Temple of all Religions', inviting to share the blessings of unity in variety.
Composition for Symphonic Orchestra
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Chamber Works of Hidayat I. Khan
Volume 1 + 2
A wide range of compositions for flute, hobo, piano, organ, Harp, for voices, duets and accompaniment, containing among many others Aria, Ay Mere Moula, Ballet Rituel for Organ, Cadence Caprice, Cherag's Procession, Etude Mélodique, Etude en Mi, Invocation, Prayer, Sangita, Song to the Madzub of Noor I. Khan, Chanson Exotique, Awake for Morning, La Monotonia for strings, Organ or Piano
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Choir Works of Hidayat I. Khan
Volume 1 + 2
A wide range of compositions for choirs, SATB and TTBB, a cappella and accompanied by Organ, Piano or strings: Prayers, Hymns, Invocation, Chanson Exotique, Awake for Morning, La Monotonia.
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Concerto pour Orchestre à Cordes
1. Mouvement - 2. Mouvement - 3. Mouvement - 4. Mouvement
Four movements of richly coloured String Orchestra music, the first secretly building up a hidden harmonic structure, the second a short Scherzo, illustrating a procession, the third describing various episodes of a meditative invocation, and the fourth linking five dances in Hindu style, ending in graceful serenity and peace.
Composition for String Orchestra - also available as Quartet.
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Nous vous invitons à la Prière
a majestic composition for Solo voice, choir and organ, inviting to prayer: "Louange à Toi, sans noms, sans formes, Divine lumière de nos consciences...", with a 'Cadenza' for the Solo voice which feels like rising up to heaven on musical notes....
Composition for Soprano Solo, men's choir and Organ
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
La Monotonia Suite Symphonique
Prologue - Dialogue - Epilogue
a composition honouring the memory of Noor Inayat-Khan, sister of the composer, with a hauntingly beautiful theme, describing human yearnings for communication with the 'Divine', the composer writes:
"May the notes of this music remind the listeners that some souls have offered the sacrifice of their lives so that we may be able to cry aloud: "Vive la liberté du corps, du coeur et de l'esprit..."
Composition for Symphonic Orchestra
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Poème en FA
a composition dedicated to Hazrat Inayat Khan, father of the composer. Based on the dominant note FA, in the classical 'Lied' form, carrying the flavour of 'Rag Bhairavi', expressing "Awake for Morning", poem of Omar Khayyam.
Composition for Orchestra and Piano Solo.Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch
Virginia Symphonic Poem
a composition of rare beauty, inspired by old Virginian melodies, composed in homage to Pirani Ameena Begum Ora Ray Baker, mother of the composer.
Composition for Symphonic Orchestra
Scores and parts in print and PDF available at Petama Project
for further details please contact puran@petama.ch