The Unsung: A NYYS Chamber Music Series – Episode 9

This is the ninth video in the series featuring the extraordinary chamber music of composers from diverse backgrounds. Today, we will share the stories and short musical examples of composers from the Middle East and Afghanistan: Kareem Roustom, Aida Shirazi, Milad Yousufi, Shulamit Ran, and Solhi al-Wadi. Music Excerpts: Kareem Roustom – New European Ensemble and Geert Mul Aida Shirazi – Martha Cargo, flute; Stephanie Griffin, viola; Ashley Jackson, harp Milad Yousufi – Raleigh Civic Chamber Virtual Orchestra Solhi Al-Wadi – Violin: Gloria Merani, Violoncello: Francois Baduel, Piano: Hamsa Al-Wadi Juris Shulamit Ran – Rhiannon Banerdt (violin), Stella Chen (violin), Leah Ferguson (viola), Marina Moore (viola), Taeguk Mun (cello), Francisco Vila (cello)