Mohammed Fairouz

Short bio Mohammed Fairouz

Birthday: 1985

Active: 2000s - 2010s

Genre: Classical

Full biography Mohammed Fairouz

Mohammed Fairouz is a contemporary composer who has attracted global recognition for his diverse and thought-provoking compositions. Born in 1985 in New York, he is a unique composer who has been described as a 'rising star of New York's contemporary classical scene.'

Fairouz's works are known for their marriage of classical forms with a diverse array of non-Western and traditional elements, which has led to his being celebrated as a voice that speaks to our contemporary global society. His compositions are a mix of intricate rhythm, rich harmony, and fresh melodic ideas that are inspired by his multi-cultural background.

Fairouz's pieces have been performed by internationally acclaimed artists including Snoo Wilson, Marianna Shirinyan, Rachel Barton Pine, and the Borromeo String Quartet, among others. His music has also been commissioned and performed by established institutions such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Some of his most popular works include "Symphony No. 4: In the Shadow of No Towers," inspired by Art Spiegelman's graphic novel, and "Jebel Lebnan," a tribute to Lebanon's mountain region of the same name. He has also gained recognition for his vocal works, including "Anything Can Happen" and "Pax Universalis."

Fairouz's music is an excellent representation of the world's beautiful diversity, and he has received many accolades and awards for his efforts. In 2015, he was named a United States Artists Fellow in Music, and in 2020, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque from the Fondation Charles Cros in France.

Overall, Mohammed Fairouz is a contemporary composer that offers a fresh and diverse musical voice that is essential for our times. His compositions serve as a testament to his ability to communicate the complexities of diversity through the universal language of music.

Compositions featuring Mohammed Fairouz

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Zabur, oratorio for soloists, children's chorus, chorus & orchestra	55:32 min	Choral	2015
2	Annabel Lee, for baritone & piano	6:04 min	Vocal Music	2015
3	German Romantic Song, for soprano & piano	3:10 min	Vocal Music	2014
4	Sadat, ballet for chamber orchestra	23:14 min	Ballet	2013
5	Piano Miniature No. 12	3:27 min	Keyboard	2013
6	El Male Rachamim, A Prayer in Memory of György Ligeti, for piano	22:42 min	Keyboard	2013
7	Piano Miniature No. 13 ('America never was America to me')	3:51 min	Keyboard	2013
8	Piano Miniature No. 10 ('Liberace')	1:11 min	Keyboard	2012
9	Audenesque, song cycle for mezzo-soprano & chamber orchestra	18:25 min	Vocal Music	2012
10	Symphony No. 4, for trumpet & band ("In the Shadow of No Towers")	34:28 min	Symphony	2012
11	The Named Angels, for string quartet	27:01 min	Chamber Music	2012
12	Jebel Lebnan, for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon & horn	18:57 min	Chamber Music	2011
13	Jeder Mensch, song cycle for mezzo-soprano & piano	8:32 min	Vocal Music	2011
14	Piano Sonata No. 2 ("The Last Resistance")	22:15 min	Keyboard	2011
15	Tahrir, for clarinet & orchestra	10:14 min	Concerto	2011
16	Native Informant, sonata for solo violin	23:48 min	Chamber Music	2011
17	For Victims, scene for baritone & string quartet	15:12 min	Vocal Music	2011
18	Posh, for voice & piano	8:18 min	Vocal Music	2011
19	Refugee Blues, for soprano, mezzo-soprano & piano	9:32 min	Vocal Music	2011
20	Symphony No. 3 ("Poems and Prayers"), for mezzo-soprano, baritone, chorus & orchestra	60:16 min	Symphony	2010
21	Fragments (3) of Ibn Khafajah, for soprano, flute, guitar, violin & cello	8:08 min	Vocal Music	2010
22	Chorale Fantasy, for string quartet	5:48 min	Chamber Music	2010
23	After the Revels, for baritone & piano	4:27 min	Vocal Music	2009
24	No Orpheus, for mezzo-soprano & cello	11:25 min	Vocal Music	2009
25	Critical Models (4), for alto saxophone & violin	13:38 min	Chamber Music	2009
26	We Are Seven, for baritone & piano	6:59 min	Vocal Music	2009
27	Sumeida's Song, opera	62:21 min	Opera	2009
28	Tahwidah, for soprano & clarinet	6:08 min	Vocal Music	2008
29	Novelettes (3), for alto saxophone & piano	12:03 min	Chamber Music	2008
30	Lamentation and Satire, for string quartet	10:01 min	Chamber Music	2008
31	Airs, for guitar	11:47 min	Chamber Music	2008
32	Litany, for solo double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe & bassoon	4:36 min	Chamber Music	2007
33	Bonsai Journal, for sorpano & piano	16:16 min	Vocal Music	2007
34	Piano Miniatures (6), for piano	6:55 min	Keyboard	2005
35	The Stolen Child, for baritone & piano	2:46 min	Vocal Music	2005
36	Kol Nidrei, for cello	7:48 min	Chamber Music	-

Albums featuring Mohammed Fairouz

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Mohammed Fairouz, Dann Coakwell, Michael Kelly (14), Indianapolis Children's Choir, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Eric Stark (3) – Zabur	2016	Naxos
2	No Orpheus(CD, Album)	2016	Naxos
3	Mohammed Fairouz, Sasha Cooke, David Krakauer, David Kravitz, Neal Stulberg, UCLA Philharmonia, UCLA Chorale, UCLA University Chorus – Poems And Prayers	2014	Sono Luminus
4	Native Informant(CD, )	2013	Naxos
5	Philip Glass, Mohammed Fairouz, University Of Kansas Wind Ensemble, Paul Popiel – In The Shadow Of No Towers	2013	Naxos
6	Sumeida's Song(CD, Album)	2012	Bridge Records (4)
7	Critical Models (Chamber Works Of Mohammed Fairouz)(CD, Album)	2011	Sono Luminus