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Network for New Music: Songs without words, without boarders
Network for New Music: Songs without words, without boarders
May 18, 2025
Sepehr was commissioned by Network for New Music for their final concert of their 40th anniversary season - SONGS WITHOUT WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS, a celebration of international styles and music that transcends boundaries!
Chicago Classical Review: IPO shines in compelling premiere and Viennese repertoire
Chicago Classical Review: IPO shines in compelling premiere and Viennese repertoire
Mar 23, 2025
Sepehr's work, will the mountains sing for me was premiered by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Stilian Kirov. The concert was reviewed by Tim Sawyier. The review describes Sepehr Pirasteh's world premiere, will the mountains sing for me, as a "haunting, reflective statement" that effectively blends Iranian folk traditions with modern classical music, reflecting his multinational and immigrant experience. The piece, a 15-minute meditation on memory and exile, uses a melody from his father's song and explores how early memories are transformed by later experiences. The review highlights the work's solemn and agitated sections, noting the use of an ostinato and implied folk strains reminiscent of Bartók's style. It praises the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's performance and Pirasteh's "burgeoning talent's singular voice."
2025 Wildflower Composers Festival Faculties
2025 Wildflower Composers Festival Faculties
Sepehr joins the 2025 faculty composers alongside Melissa Dunphy and Cerulean Payne-Passmore, the Bergamot Quartet, and several guest composers and artists.
Beth Morrison Projects has announced the semifinalists for BMP NEXTGEN 3
Beth Morrison Projects has announced the semifinalists for BMP NEXTGEN 3
Oct 30, 2024
Sepehr was selected as one of the semifinalists for Beth Morrison Projects NEXTGEN 3.
During the weekend of Nov. 23 and 24, 2024, the semifinalists will see their pieces performed at National Sawdust in New York City. The performances will be preceded by a two-hour rehearsal for each piece between Nov. 15-20 with tech and dress rehearsal set for Nov. 21 – 23.
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces their 2024/25 season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces their 2024/25 season
Sep 15, 2024
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra recently announced its 2024/25 concert season.
On March 22, 2025, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Mozart, Schubert, and a World Premiere by Sepehr Pirasteh with IPO Principal Clarinetist Trevor O'Riordan as soloist.
4 Composers Selected for ACO EarShot Readings with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
4 Composers Selected for ACO EarShot Readings with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
January 6, 2024
Sepehr's piece, Before Dawn was selected for ACO Earshot Reading with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra.
2023 Dream American Composers
2023 Dream American Composers
Sepehr's Before Dawn was selected as one of the four compositions for the Dream American reading workshops with the Pacific Chamber Orchestra.
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