In the last episode of Podium Klassiek, my dearest friend Lilian Farahani shed light on the bravery of the Iranian people in their fight against the terrorist regime in Iran. In the program, she spoke about the essential role music plays in keeping people united and in defying a regime of terror. It was truly heartwarming, and a great honour for me, that a fragment of the second movement of Negarehay Rangin, masterfully recorded by Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet, was featured in the program. What made it even more meaningful is that this movement of my piece was originally inspired by Heybat, a courageous woman from Siahkal who fought for freedom during the Jangal Movement in northern Iran (1915–1921), in the late Qajar and early Pahlavi era. She stood shoulder to shoulder with the revolutionaries in the forests of Gilan and remained loyal and unbroken, even under arrest and torture. More than a century after her fight for freedom, the Iranian people are still fighting for democracy, human rights, and freedom. Thank you Lilian, and Podium Klassiek. I am deeply grateful. ❤️✌🏻🦁☀️ Watch the full episode on NPO Start: https://npo.nl/start/afspelen/podium-klassiek_135 Cover photo: After the show, together with Lilian Farahani, Soheil Shayesteh, and Rashin Teimouri at Podium Klassiek's studio, Hilversum. #podiumklassiek #negarehayerangin #iranrevolution2026 #freedom #pahlavi

Het Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet zoekt in een filosofisch getint programma naar een vorm van innerlijke rust en verbondenheid. De saxofonisten doen dat aan de hand van een fascinerende reis langs uiteenlopende werken van Mendelssohn, Cage, Widmann en Tafreshi waarin virtuositeit en contemplatie elkaar afwisselen. In de drukte van het moderne leven zijn we voortdurend bezig met uiterlijke zaken, met verwachtingen en het lawaai van de wereld. Maar in ieder van ons ligt een eiland, een rustige plek waar de tijd vertraagt ​​en waar je gewoon kunt zijn, aldus de vier musici. Een eiland dat angst kan aanwakkeren, maar ook een bron is voor verbinding met alles en iedereen. Het Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet werd in 2019 opgericht door Lisa Schreiber, Jen-Hong Wu, Ileana Termini en Pedro Silva, alle vier afkomstig uit vier verschillende delen van de wereld. Tijdens hun studie in Amsterdam bij de Nederlandse saxofonist Arno Bornkamp vonden ze elkaar in hun passie voor muziek. Inmiddels vertegenwoordigen ze de Nederlandse saxofoonschool met prikkelende programma’s. Dit concert is live opgenomen in TivoliVredenburg op 5 februari 2026. Het Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet is een van de vier finalisten van Dutch Classical Talent 2025-2026, een talentontwikkelingstraject voor jong klassiek talent uit Nederland. Meer informatie via https://www.dutchclassicaltalent.nl. Programma 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio & Fugue in C, K.546 (arr. Remco Jak) 8:35 John Cage - Living Room Music: II. Story 10:36 Jörg Widmann - 7 Capricci 24:54 Felix Mendelssohn - The Hebrides (arr. Ebonit Saxophone Quartet) 34:03 Ramin Amin Tafreshi - A Shimmering Light 44:47 John Cage - Living Room Music: III. Melody 48:30 David Dramm - HeadLand 56:28 Philip Glass - Mishima: IV. Closing Musici Lisa Schreiber: saxofoon Jen-Hong Wu: saxofoon Ileana Termini: saxofoon Pedro Silva: saxofoon 🔉 Abonneer je op ons YouTube-kanaal: https://tiv.re/subscribe ✔️ Volg TivoliVredenburg op social media! → Website: https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tivolivredenburg/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tivolivredenburg → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TivoliVredenburgUtrecht → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/tivolivredenburg 🇬🇧 TivoliVredenburg is a unique contemporary music complex for all kinds of music and entertainment, situated in the centre of the medieval city of Utrecht in The Netherlands: https://www.tivolivredenburg.nl/english/ #TivoliVredenburg

Event Horizon: the point of no return Music by Ramin Amin Tafreshi & Soheil Shayesteh Performed by Joost Willemze, harp Recorded by Frerik de Jong (7 Mountain Records) Video artwork: Event Horizon by Soheil Shayesteh & Rashin Teimouri, digitally generated using the harp audio signals of the music. (#Droniinkpractice) "Event Horizon: the point of no return" is now available on all streaming platforms. https://www.Ramin-AminTafreshi.com/st... Event Horizon (The Point of No Return) is a composition for harp and electronics by Ramin Amin Tafreshi and Soheil Shayesteh, inspired by the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Its title references the astronomical term “event horizon,” a metaphor for the point of no return, mirrored in the story of Orpheus when he realizes that Eurydice will be forever trapped in the realm of Hades. The work explores the inner worlds of Eurydice and Orpheus: the harp narrates Orpheus’s journey, while electronics evoke the dark, haunting realm of the underworld and reflect Eurydice’s emotional turmoil. This combination portrays the tension, depth, and emotional intensity of the myth. This recording wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Sena Fondsen, Young Art Support Amsterdam (YAA), and the Kattendijke/Drucker Stichting. A special thanks to my dearest Elizaveta Agrafenina, the Artistic Project Coordinator, for her guidance, dedication, and support throughout the whole process. I’m forever grateful. ❤️ #eventhorizon #harpmusic #electroacousticmusic #newmusic #contemporarymusic #harpandelectronics #joostwillemze #soheilshayesteh #usaihc #dutchclassicaltalent #grachtenfestival #raminamintafreshi #musicrelease #composerlife #albumrelease #modernmusic #soundart

A little glimpse into the making of “It’s the Voice that Shall Remain.” We had so much fun recording this piece with the brilliant Elizaveta Agrafenina, the Brackman Trio, and Frerik de Jong from 7 Mountain Records. And yes..!! I was dancing through the whole take in the mixing room, because we all felt this was the one! 💫 ✨ “It’s the Voice that Shall Remain” is now out on all streaming platforms. ✨ Tune in and catch the vibe 🎶🌟🥰 👉 https://www.ramin-amintafreshi.com/stream/its-the-voice-that-shall-remain It's the Voice that Shall Remain Composer, Ramin Amin Tafreshi Poet, Simin Behbahani English Translation, Sheema Kalbasi Elizaveta Agrafenina, Soprano Brackman Trio, Ensemble Tim Brackman, Violin Kalle de Bie, Violoncello Rik Kuppen, Piano Produced by 7 Mountain Records Elizaveta Agrafenina, Artistic Project Coordinator Financially supported by Sena Fondsen, Young Art Support Amsterdam (YAA), and the Kattendijke/Drucker Stichting. Artwork: Born Tide © Rashin Teimouri (Droniink)

Prelude for Piano (2018) by Ramin Amin Tafreshi Performed by Ramon van Engelenhoven, piano Recorded by Frerik de Jong (7 Mountain Records) Video artwork: Shifting Shades by Rashin Teimouri (#Droniinkpractice) "Prelude for Piano" is now available on all streaming platforms. https://www.Ramin-AminTafreshi.com/stream Prelude for Piano, a piano solo piece recorded and world-premiered at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam by Dutch pianist Ramon van Engelenhoven. The composer himself describes the piece as: "an exploration of mysterious harmonies and alluring melodies. Composed shortly after I moved to the Netherlands, the work draws its emotional depth from my personal experience of immigration. It stands as both a reflection on that transformative period and a “prelude” to a chapter yet to come. Throughout the piece, thematic and melodic material intertwine in a persistent ambiguity that carries from the opening bars to the final chord, which offers no definitive resolution." https://www.7mntn.com/ep-series/ #solopiano #piano #pianomusic #contemporarymusic #visualart #droniinkpractice #prelude #classicalmusic #composer #pianist

Opgenomen op zaterdag 1 februari 2025 in Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam.

Deze compositie is onderdeel van Toonzetters, een concertvoorstelling rond 20 jonge Nederlandse componisten. Voor meer info over de tour en het album, zie http://www.toonzetters.nl Compositie: Ramin Amin Tafreshi Piano: Ramon van Engelenhoven & Shane van Neerden Slagwerk: Arjan Jongsma & Agostinho Sequeira Film (schermen): Bowie Verschuuren Regie-advies: Jos van Kan Artistieke leiding: Primo Ish-Hurwitz Audio opgenomen door Frerik de Jong / 7 Mountain Records in het Muziekcentrum van de Omroep, Hilversum

CLAIR DE LUNE (FROM SUITE BERGAMASQUE) Claude Debussy Composed by Claude Debussy in 1890 and reworked and released in 1905, the third movement of Suite bergamasque is a four-movement piano piece. In contrast to the lively second and fourth movements of the suite, the delicate "Clair de Lune" creates a sophisticated contrast. It is one of the first pieces by Debussy and the most instantly identifiable part of his body of work. There are three sections to the building. In the beginning, there is a softly whispered melody that develops into rich, serene harmonies and rhapsodic triplets. In the middle, there is a new melody with that distinctive yearning triad notes over rippling accompaniment. The music builds to a gentle climax and then gently fades into the return of the first theme, which is high in the treble register. A brief coda recalls the middle part, and the work concludes with the same upward-gazing contemplation that it started with. The meditative and contemplative mood is heightened by the melody of Clair de Lune. The melody takes the listener on a journey through their own emotions; the original title, "Promenade Sentimentale" (meaning "sentimental walk"), further emphasizes this point. In contrast, the title doesn't dictate an emotional reaction from the composer but rather invites the listeners to think on their own lives and come to their own conclusions. Ramin Amin Tafreshi's subsequent arrangement endeavors to identify the delicate spotlight that exists between Debussy's expressiveness's rich harmonical texture and his straightforward - yet potent leading voice. With its warm timbre and pensive tone, cor anglais evokes nostalgic and contemplative feeling of the past through Debussy's Clair De Lune; inviting one to move upstream one's memory and reminiscence past moments - and move forward once again. Hence "avenoir". “Your soul is a choice landscape, in which there roam charming maskers and bergamaskers, playing the lute and dancing, as if sad beneath their fantastical disguises.” - Paul Verlaine in ‘Clair De Lune’ -------------- Performing: Duo Avenoir - Matej Lacković (classical guitar) - Peter Lacković (english horn) Arrangement: Ramin Amin Tafreshi Video Recording: Grycko Films Production Audio Recording: TRPTK Location: Het Concertgebouw ---------------- Instruments: - guitar (Manuel Adallid, model 65 Años; double top and Green ebony back and sides, 2022) - english horn (Gebrüder Mönnig, model 180) ----------------- Follow us on social platforms: https://www.instagram.com/duoavenoir/ https://www.facebook.com/duoavenoir/ Click here to visit our website: https://www.duoavenoir.com/

Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet performing live in TivoliVredenburg performed on 10.03.2023