Notes and Editorial Reviews
Mohammed Fairouz is one of the most frequently performed, commissioned, and recorded composers of his generation, melding Middle-Eastern music and poetry with Western structures to deeply expressive effect. Native Informant, written for leading international soloist Rachel Barton Pine, embodies Arabic fiddling motifs as well as songful excitement, underpinned by a lament for the victims of the Egyptian Revolution. The lullaby Tahwidah and the song cycle Posh evoke tenderness and loss, whilst Jebel Lebnan was commissioned by the Imani Winds and musically chronicles events from the Lebanese Civil War and their effect on the current face of Lebanon.
Mohammed Fairouz is one of the most frequently performed, commissioned, and recorded composers of his generation, melding Middle-Eastern music and poetry with Western structures to deeply expressive effect. Native Informant, written for leading international soloist Rachel Barton Pine, embodies Arabic fiddling motifs as well as songful excitement, underpinned by a lament for the victims of the Egyptian Revolution. The lullaby Tahwidah and the song cycle Posh evoke tenderness and loss, whilst Jebel Lebnan was commissioned by the Imani Winds and musically chronicles events from the Lebanese Civil War and their effect on the current face of Lebanon. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Sonata for Violin solo "Native Informant" by Mohammed Fairouz
Performer:
Rachel Barton Pine (Violin)
2.
Tahwidah by Mohammed Fairouz
Performer:
Mellissa Hughes (Soprano),
David Krakauer (Clarinet)
3.
Chorale Fantasy by Mohammed Fairouz
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Borromeo String Quartet
4.
Posh by Mohammed Fairouz
Performer:
Chris Thompson (Baritone),
Steven Spooner (Piano)
5.
For Victims by Mohammed Fairouz
Performer:
David Kravitz (Bass)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Borromeo String Quartet
6.
Jebel Lebnan by Mohammed Fairouz
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Imani Winds
Sound Samples
Sonata for Solo Violin, "Native Informant": I. Lyric Sketch
Sonata for Solo Violin, "Native Informant": II. Rounds
Sonata for Solo Violin, "Native Informant": III. For Egypt
Sonata for Solo Violin, "Native Informant": IV. Scherzo
Sonata for Solo Violin, "Native Informant": V. Lullaby of the Ex Soldat
Posh: I. Ballad of the Layette
For Victims: I. Prologue: The House of Justice
For Victims: II. Song of the Victims
Jebel Lebnan: I. Bashir's March
Jebel Lebnan: Interlude: Nay
Jebel Lebnan: II. Lamentation: Ariel's Song
Jebel Lebnan: III. Dance and Little Song
Jebel Lebnan: IV. Mar Charbel's Dabkeh
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: 
( 1 Customer Review )
Intense young composer May 7, 2013
By Arthur Leonard (New York, NY) See All My Reviews
"I've heard several performances of music by Fairouz in the past few years, as he is becoming a big presence on the NYC new music scene. Just last week I heard performances of two pieces from this CD at a concert - different performers, however - and was swept away by the music, as I was when I first heard the CD. Fairouz is definitely worth exploring, and this disc gives a good variety of music. Best is To the Victims, a Holocaust memorial piece. Thanks to Naxos for taking the risk of recording contemporary works."
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