Katibeh (Duet for Flute and Guitar)

Composer: Soheil Shirangi
Year of Creation: Spring 2014  Rewrite & Final Edit: 2024
Performers:
Flute – Hossein Ebadollahi • Guitar – Bence Hartl
Recorded at: Alpo Studio (by Maziar Bababashi)

Katibeh (meaning “inscription”) is inspired by my personal encounter with the poetic world of Mehdi Akhavan Sales, one of Iran’s great modern poets. The work translates the imagery and emotional depth of his inscription into a musical dialogue between flute and guitar. Through contrasting textures and lyrical gestures, the duet reflects a sense of reflection, longing, and timeless beauty—an echo of words carved into sound.