This episode of The No Normal features composer and santurist Mehdi Rezania, a prolific and diverse artist, very familiar to audiences in our city. From his early teen years studying santur in Iran, and later compositional studies at York University, and current doctoral studies at The University of Alberta, Mehdi Rezania has developed a unique and compelling approach to creative music making. At home with traditional Persian music, composition, improvisation, and more, he regular performs and records as both a soloist, and as a much sought-after partner for artists from a unique array of practices. Compositions by Mehdi Rezania Included in this episode: 02:07 Gems of Radif 1: At The Gate of Dawn (clip) 16:44 Gems of Radif 1: At The Gate of Dawn 31:22 Gems of Radif 2: Shahrāshub 38:40 Gems of Radif 3: Banafsheh 44:24 Fields of Abadeh, performed by The Windermere Quartet 58:49 Ice, performed by Toloe Roushenas 68:31 Gems of Radif 4: Sāqi-Nāmeh For more Information: Mehdi Rezania: https://rezania.com Mehdi Rezania New Music Edmonton Performances: Now Hear This 2022: https://vimeo.com/732642086 Summer Solstice Series 2021, with Good Women Dance: https://vimeo.com/577714078 Baarbad Music: https://sv-se.facebook.com/Baarbad/?ref=page_internal Windermere Quartet: https://windermere.braveform.com