Naji Hakim

These variations are based on the choral 'Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele'. Variation I, Maestoso, presents a solemn, canonic statement of the theme enveloped by dense, closely-knit harmonies. Variation...

Dieses Werk des 1955 in Beirut geborenen und in Frankreich lebenden Komponisten und Organisten Naji Hakim wurde anlässlich des 450. Jahrestages des Augsburger Religionsfriedens in Auftrag gegeben. Die...

This sonata is articulated in three movements built on Basque themes. The Obertura, presents in a powerful and solemn setting the melody of 'Agur Jaunak'. The Nocturno, is a slow and expressive variat...

The piece is based on the Carnaval de Lanz, a dance from Navarra, popular throughout the Basque Country. A slow introduction in ternary meter precedes a lively allegro in binary meter articulated in a...

In this suite, which includes twelve short movements, the composer pays tribute to France. The general organization and the titles of each movement refer to the music of the French Grand Siècle which...

The rondo form, the characteristic rhythm, the incipit of the melodic contour and the graceful mood of this gavotte are inspired by the 3rd Partita for solo violin in E major (BWV 1006) by Johann Seba...