Alexander Rahbari’s My Mother Persia is a cycle of symphonic poems suffused with the rich melodies, rhythms and improvisations of Persian traditional music in which he is profoundly versed both as composer and conductor. Originally written as a violin concerto, Symphonic Poem No. 9 "Nohe Khan" - the name relates to a singer at religious ceremonies - was recast for baritone saxophone in 2018. Symphonic Poem No. 10, "Morshed" vividly explores ritualised song in the context of ‘ancient sport. © Naxos