Sorna: Folk Songs Set No. 17 - for Solo Saxophone and 7 Players

This four movement work features the saxophone (soprano and alto), weaving melodies constructed in both Western equal temperenment and Persian modal systems. Most of the ensemble doubles on one or more instruments, including the pianist and strings playing the chimes in various passages. Premiered (clarinet version) on January 16, 2016 at the Segah Festival of Persian and Turkish Music. Versions for solo clarinet, solo saxophones, and solo percussion are available from the publisher.