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February 1, 1997

Shahnama (1992) 28:40

Composer: Maw, Nicholas

Movements
  • 1 Title 1:29
  • 2 Rustam and the Seven Champions hunt in Turan. 3:16
  • 3 Majnun prostrates himself at his Mother’s feet. 2:24
  • 4 The Women of Egypt, overcome by the beauty of Yusuf, cutting their fingers as they peel oranges. 2:57
  • 5 Rustam and Kay Kaus watching the King of Mazendarian turning himself into a boulder. 1:59
  • 6 Graveyard Discussion. 2:46
  • 7 Intermesso: The returned Traveller discovers Maidens playing in his Garden. 4:56
  • 8 Battle between Kay Khusraw and Afrasiyab. 2:21
  • 9 A Palace at Night. 6:24

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Concert Location: Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art Smithsonian Institution,Washington, DC