The Music of Hidayat I. Khan

The composer's merits

2009-11-09T10:02:00.014+01:00

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Message Symphony

2009-08-07T10:44:00.010+02:00

Message Symphony Op. 30

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

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Zikar Symphony

2009-03-10T15:58:00.010+01:00

Zikar Symphony Op. 26

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

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Royal Legend Symphonic Poem

2009-03-10T15:56:00.002+01:00

Royal Legend Symphonic Poem Op. 46

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

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Gandhi Symphony

2009-03-10T15:55:00.002+01:00

Gandhi Symphony Op. 25

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

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Ballet Rituel

2009-03-10T15:53:00.001+01:00

Ballet Rituel Op. 17

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

2009-03-10T15:52:00.002+01:00

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

2009-03-10T15:50:00.001+01:00

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

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Concerto pour Orchestre à Cordes

2009-03-10T15:49:00.002+01:00

Concerto pour orchestre à cordes Op. 48

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

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Nous vous invitons à la Prière

2009-03-10T15:47:00.001+01:00

Nous vous invitons à la Prière Op. 53

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

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La Monotonia Suite Symphonique

2009-03-10T15:45:00.003+01:00

La Monotonia Suite Symphonique Op. 7

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

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Poème en FA

2009-03-10T15:38:00.002+01:00

Poème en FA Op. 5

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

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Virginia Symphonic Poem

2009-03-10T15:37:00.006+01:00

Virginia Symphonic Poem Op. 44

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