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Dedicated in memory of the late contemporary Persian poet Houshang Ebtehaj. Miniature piece in Dashti E for Violin & Harp out of a set of original preludes for piano solo. Composed and orchestrated by Mehdi D. Ardebili.

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Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme

(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake

Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.

Fourth Movement

Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.

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Ukrainian National Anthem for Violin & Harp

The Ukrainian National Anthem is an anthem that was adopted by the Ukrainian government in 2003. It is based on the song “Shche ne vmerla Ukrayina� which was written by Pavlo Chubynsky in 1862. The song was written as a response to the Russian occupation of Ukraine. The song was very popular in Ukraine and is considered to be one of the most important symbols of Ukrainian identity.


The lyrics of the anthem call for Ukraine to remain strong and united. The song speaks of the Ukrainian people's courage, resilience and patriotism. It also speaks of the beauty of the Ukrainian land and its people. The anthem is a call to action and a reminder of the importance of standing together to protect the freedom and independence of Ukraine. The anthem is a symbol of hope and strength for the Ukrainian people.