This piece is inspired by an interpretation of Rumi’s poetry, depicting the stages of spiritual journey and mystical ascent. Through this piece, I aimed to narrate the path of Sufi spiritual progression using musical expression. The work was performed by Nava Hemyari (soprano) and Jake Mann (clarinet and bass clarinet) at the PUNCTUM COLLECTIVE concert held at Salvatorsall, Vienna, on June 11, 2025.

A special thanks to Nava Hemyari for providing me with this wonderful opportunity.

Sûfi-for Clarinet and Soprano (2025)

Shayan Gorzin