Ava Nazar, Nami Nazar, Benjamin Larsen - Nahoft (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Avaz
02. Inspiration
03. Growth
04. 2 Pieces for Piano: No. 1, Mourning Heritage
05. 2 Pieces for Piano: No. 2, Fragile Horror
06. Cello Sonata No. 1
07. Navā Reverie

Drawing its name from a melodic motif found in Iranian music, NAHOFT is the culmination of pianist Ava Nazar’s collaboration with the Iranian Female Composers Association, showcasing six woman composers who merge identity, tradition, and innovation. Works including Avaz, Growth, and Navā Reverie draw from Iran’s rich musical heritage, while others incorporate Western classical and contemporary influences. From deeply personal tributes to explorations of inherited sorrow and resilience, each piece conveys unique compositional footprints and deeply impactful lived experiences. NAHOFT encapsulates the fusion of past and present, structure, and improvisation in a collection that challenges stereotypes and expands the narrative of Iranian women in music.

Ava Nazar piano
Nami Nazar violin
Benjamin Larsen cello

Aso Kohzadi composer
Yassaman Behbahani composer
Nasim Khorassani composer
Nina Barzegar composer
Niloufar Nourbakhsh composer

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