COMPOSITION PORTFOLIO
Rescue Me (2021)
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Milad Yousufi - Piano Quartet, 'Rescue Me'
Commissioned by The VISION Collective in 2020 Duration: 12: Performance by: Hana Mundiya, violin; Ramón Carrero-Martínez, viola; Drake Driscoll, cello; and Tengku Irfan, piano Program Notes: The VISION Collective and Renovare Music - Benefit Concert for Buffalo String Works Premiere date: June 20, 2021 |
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The Triptych (2021)Commissioned by: Musaics of the Bay
Instrumentation: Solo Piano Duration: 10:00 Performed by: Milad Yousufi Video by: Audrey Vardanega Program notes: Introducing Musaics of the Bay's 42nd "Stay-at-Home Symposium" Premiere featuring "The Triptych" for solo piano by Milad Yousufi. The piece was inspired by Simon Dinnerstein's painting, "The Fulbright Triptych." Premier date: May 17, 2021. |
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My Journey to America (2021)
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Commissioned by: Windsor Music Consortium
Instrumentation: Piano quintet and Narrations Duration: 33:00 Performed by: Maureen Nelson, violin Suzanne LeFevre, viola Courtenay Vandiver Pereira, cello Alecia Lawyer, oboe Chelsea De Souza, piano Milad Yousufi, narrator Program notes: The quintet, entitled My Journey to America, is a suite of seven short movements, each preceded by a spoken narrative by Yousufi, describing his journey from his dramatic birth story in Kabul to becoming a refugee in New York City. Premier date: March 11, 2021. |
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I Cried... (2021)
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Commissioned by: Audrey Vardanega and Andrew Janss
Instrumentation: Cello and Piano Duration: 7:00 Performed by: Audrey Vardanega (Piano), Andrew Janss (Cello). Program notes: I Cried... is inspired by my poem titled “I cried” and a painting of mine titled “Thought Premier date: January 31, 2021. |
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Freedom (2020)
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Commissioned by: New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Instrumentation: Chamber Orchestra Duration: 4:00 Performed by: Raleigh Civic Chamber Virtual Orchestra Music Director: Dr. Peter Askim. Program notes: Raleigh Civic Chamber Virtual Orchestra. Commission by New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra on May 2017, Artworks by Milad Yousufi. Premier date: December 27, 2020. |
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In Search on Home (2020)
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Commissioned by: Terezin Music Foundation
Instrumentation: Piano, Violin, Alto Sax, Dumbek and Tenor voice. Duration: 8:30 Performed by: Boston Symphony Orchestra Members Program notes: Terezin Music Foundation 2020 Virtual Gala. Commission by TMF and performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra Members. Premier date: November 9 2020. |
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Willow (2020)Commissioned by: Yael Weiss, 32 Bright Clouds
Instrumentation: Piano Duration: 7:00 Performed by: Yael Weiss Program notes: Willow evokes what Afghanistan is currently experiencing and what I as an artist felt upon leaving my country. Musically, Willow is inspired by Beethoven’s Pathetique” Sonata, by Afghan music, and by my own voice. Premier date: October 17, 2020. |
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HEALER (2020)
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Commissioned by: William Lawrence and Sybil Holland Part of the Quarantine Commission Challenge
Instrumentation: Piano Duration: 3:30 Performed by: Lidiya Yankovskaya Program notes: "Healer," by Milad Yousufi The first performance of a new commission! From Refugee Orchestra Project. Best wishes to you all. Enjoy this wonderful piece. “Healer" Composed by: Milad Yousufi Premier Date: October 15. 2020 |
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AYLAN (2020)
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Commissioned by: Drake Driscoll (The VISION Collective)
Instrumentation: Piano and Cello Duration: 7:21 Program notes: Drake Driscoll is the artistic director and co-founder of The VISION Collective who commissioned and premiered AYLAN as part of her graduation recital with the wonderful pianist Luis Ortiz at Juilliard School. Premiere date: February 2020. |
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Imaginary Peace (2020)
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Commissioned by New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. 2018, performed in 2020.
Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Dumbek, Soprano Voice. Duration: 4:30 Program notes: By Milad Yousufi featuring Uyghur soprano Nina Mutalif making her Chicago Opera Theater debut as a Young Artist. Chicago Opera Theater Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya conducts. |
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Mystery (2020)
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Commissioned by Musaics of the Bay (Stay at Home Symposium)
Instrumentation: Cello Solo Duration: 6:25 Program notes: An excerpt of our fourth Stay-at-Home Symposium Premiere, "Mystery" for solo cello, composed by Milad Yousufi, premiered by Gabriel Martins - Cellist and inspired by Dale Carter's photograph, "Ridges in Sand I." premiered date: July 6, 2020. |
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Grace (2020)
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Commissioned by Joseph Douglass
Instrumentation: Guitar Solo Duration: 15:39 Program notes: Grace sonata is the first guitar sonata in the history of Afghanistan which was commissioned by Joseph Douglass as part of his graduation recital and premiered in Manhattan School of Music on . Grace is a sonata in 3 movements which is inspired by one of Milad Yousufi's calligraphy painting projected in background. Premiere date: February 02, 2020 |
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Imaginary Home (2019)
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Commissioned by Music Worcester written for
South High Community School. Instrumentation: Brass Band Duration: 8:00 Program notes: Imaginary Home Composed by Milad Yousufi, Commissioned by Music Worcester and Performed by South High Community School as part of Simone Dinnerstein's Residency. Premiere date: May 10 , 2019 |
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Imaginary Peace (2018)
Freedom (2018) |
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Commissioned by New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Performed by Refugee Orchestra Project
Instrumentation, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Cajon, Tringle. Duration . 4:13 Program notes: Refugee Orchestra Project performs Milad' Yousufi's composition (Freedom). This peace was performed in March 4th 2018, the concert was for the sake of refugee crises |
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Freedom (2017) |
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Commissioned by: New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Cajon, Tringle. Duration: 4:13 Program Notes New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra Plays Milad Yousufi's Composition (Freedom). Premiere date: May 20, 2017 |
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Bravery (2016)
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Commissioned by: New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra (Very Young Composers Program)
Instrumentation, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Cajon, Tringle. Duration: 2:53 Program notes: New York Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra plays Milad Yousufi's composition (Bravery) at David Geffen Hall as part of Very Young Composer Program. Premiere date: May 26, 2016. |
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