In last week’s overview of ZABUR, the upcoming world premiere by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, we looked at the use of traditional Psalm texts (Psalms 2 and 102) by composer Mohammed Fairouz. These texts, sung by the Symphonic Choir in Arabic, form the framework of this two-movement work for chorus, children’s choir and symphony orchestra…. Read More
Leading up to the debut performance of Mohammed Fairouz’s Zabur with the ISO and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir on Friday, April 24, we have partnered with a number of local and national thought leaders to present an attractive offering of community events. Click here for a downloadable PDF or read on, you choral guru, you! All… Read More
It’s pretty heady stuff…to know that we, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, is responsible for bringing to life the brand new ZABUR. Written by American composer Mohammed Fairouz, and set for full symphony orchestra, large mixed choir, children’s choir and soloists (tenor and baritone), ZABUR is a setting of familiar psalm texts cast in a dramatic… Read More