A member of the critically acclaimed PRISM Quartet, Taimur Sullivan has performed throughout the world, from the stages of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Knitting Factory to engagements in Russia, China, Europe, and Latin America. He has given the premieres of more than 300 works by composers including Julia Wolfe, Augusta Read Thomas, Tyshawn Sorey, Tania León, John Harbison, Jennifer Higdon, and Steve Mackey. His recent work with PRISM has led to crossover collaborations with such artists as Ravi Coltrane, Miguel Zenón, Joe Lovano, Rudresh Mahanthappa, and Sō Percussion. This recital features Sullivan’s world premiere arrangement of Jessie Montgomery’s Peace; Bienen alumna Marilyn Shrude’s Nature’s Bard, inspired by the imagery of poet Emily Dickinson, Reza Vali’s Hajiani, accompanied by recordings of the Persian bagpipe ney anban, and music by Andrew List and Franz Liszt.

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Taimur Sullivan, saxophone

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

The Carnegie Mellon University Chamber Series brings together members of the CMU Faculty and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for outstanding music making in an intimate space.

Carnegie Mellon Chamber Series: Mentors and Protégés

Carnegie Mellon University

Profound musicianship, dazzling technical brilliance and emotional honesty have catapulted Alice Sara Ott into her place among the world’s leading pianists, with album streams that have now topped 370 million. After her acclaimed 2023 debut with the PSO, she returns to perform a favorite concerto by Beethoven. Mahler’s Fourth Symphony paints an uplifting picture of the afterlife, a child’s vison of heaven as a place filled with earthly delights and tuneful melodies.

Beethoven and Mahler

Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts

The Music of Iran

Town Hall Seattle

**The Music of Iran: A Celebration of Persian Sounds**

Join us for a landmark event celebrating Persian music and Iranian-American cultural exchange with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra (SMCO). This special concert series, titled "The Music of Iran," is set to take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM, and Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The performances will be held at two prestigious venues: the Kirkland Performance Center and The Forum at Town Hall Seattle.

This unique program features the works of multiple generations of Iranian and Iranian-American creators, blending traditional and contemporary Persian sounds. The evening will showcase the compositions of Reza Vali, including "Folk Songs: Set No. 8," "Folk Songs: Set No. 10," "Shoorafkand, Calligraphy No. 20," and Kian Ravaei's "Family Photos for String Quartet." These pieces represent a vibrant mix of Persian musical heritage with modern classical styles, offering audiences an immersive cultural experience.

The concert will feature performances by esteemed artists such as mezzo-soprano Janna Baty, santur master Hamid Taghavi, and SMCO Music Director Geoffrey Larson. Together, they will bring to life the rich, viola-like tones and luminous lyricism of Persian music, interpreted through the lens of contemporary and traditional compositions.

Event Details:
- **Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM**
  - Venue: Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
  - Amenities: Free parking at Municipal Parking Garage. Bar on site, refreshments allowed in hall.

- **Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM**
  - Venue: The Forum at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA
  - Amenities: Bar on site, refreshments allowed in hall.

Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Persian music and culture, featuring the works of renowned composers and performers. Experience the beauty of Iranian musical traditions and their contemporary interpretations in a setting that promises to be both enriching and unforgettable.

Kirkland Performance Center

The Carnegie Mellon Contemporary Ensemble performs music composed in the last twenty years in concerts that feature multidisciplinary collaboration, technology, improvisation, and theatrical elements. The ensemble often highlights the work of students and faculty.

Reza Vali

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