Rahe Rastgari

(In Four Movements — for Soprano, Alto, Baritone, and Piano)

Composer: Soheil Shirangi • Written for: Toorandokht Festival
First Performance: January 2, 2024 – Opening of the Toorandokht Festival, Ghalam Hall, Iranian Book Institute, Tehran, Iran
Performers:
Soprano – Elmira Bagheri • Alto – Shadnoosh Shemshadi • Baritone – Sina Jabbari • Piano – Rozhin Zarnani
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Rahe Rastgari (“The Path of Salvation”) is inspired by the humanistic ideals of Ferdowsi, the great Persian epic poet. Composed in four movements for three voices and piano, the work emphasizes themes of compassion, nonviolence, and moral purity as the true way to salvation. The piano provides a supportive, narrative foundation for the vocal lines, which intertwine in lyrical and dramatic dialogue. Commissioned by the Toorandokht Festival, the piece celebrates kindness, unity, and enduring human virtue.