Behzad Ranjbaran

Isfahan is the gem of Iran. Its second largest city is also the 2006 Cultural Capital of the Muslim World; and its Imam's Square (Meidam Imam) is now a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). Over 1;500 years o...

For Violin Duo

An ode to the city of Shiraz in southern Iran; many of Behzad Ranjbaran's melodic; rhythmic; and musical characters are inspired by Persian culture and its vocal and instrumental music. Movement one;...

For Violin and Contrabass

For Cello and Piano (Mvt. 2 from Concerto For Cello and Orchestra)

American cellist Paul Tobias is a strong proponent of Ranjbaran's Cello Concerto; having performed the work multiple times; including performances of the second movement; Elegy; alone. Tobias has also...