JĀNAMĀZ
duo for violin and cello
completed 2008, rev. 2022
7 minute
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PROGRAM NOTE
JĀNAMĀZ is a musical tribute to the Persian prayer mat of the same name. Jānamāz are an integral part of Islamic worship and holds great spiritual significance for those who use it. In this composition, the violin and cello are metaphorically likened to the threads of a jānamāz, representing the interwoven patterns and intricate design elements that give the prayer mat its beauty and meaning.
As the music unfolds, the violin and cello create a tapestry that reflects the sacred and ornate nature of the jānamāz. The music alternates between moments of stillness, meditative introspection, and soothing, celebratory expression. Through these musical moments, the piece pays homage to the jānamāz and its central role in Islamic worship.
Listeners are invited to enter into the spirit of the piece, allowing the music to transport them to a place of reverence, contemplation, and spiritual renewal.
Jānamāz was a study written in preparation for The Distance to the Moon.
Persian jānamāz