THE AFFABLE ENIGMA
for SATB chorus a cappella
Music by: Danial Sheibani
Text by: Rumi
The ancient poetry of Rumi inspires The Affable Enigma by Danial Sheibani, a mystical ode to celestial entities that reassure newly passed souls in their passage to heaven.
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PROGRAM NOTE:
The poem, Ode 2180, speaks about a newly passed soul who is on its way to heaven. Rumi wishes them well with his prayers. The grand-like sections of this piece set depictions of communication with celestial entities. The use of wind blowing conjures imagery of a mystical yet comforting forest that awaits newly passed souls. In the final return, whistles are used to symbolize the songs sung by birds in the mystical forest. The harmony in this piece is filled with melancholic chordal extensions which give the piece a flowing and floating impression. The piece turns the poem into a calling to Rumi. This composition also uses Fibonacci’s golden ratio to structure its climax into the arc of the story.
