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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · 1d

Humbled to be included in such an incredible lineup, and thrilled for this work to receive its second outing just four months after being premiered with the amazing @stmartinsvoices.bsky.social and Imogen Whitehead back in June - setting evocative, poignant text by writer David Bottomley

Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow! Thank you @owainpark.bsky.social and BBC Singers for programming my recent composition 'The World Turns' at Milton Court, Barbican - in a programme of contemporary music for choir and trumpet, with the extraordinary Aaron Azunda Akugbo ✨✨✨

www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...

BBC Singers and Aaron Azunda Akugbo | Barbican

The BBC Singers and Principal Guest Conductor Owain Park join forces with acclaimed Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter Aaron Azunda Akugbo.

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Leah Broad @leahbroad.bsky.social · 13d

Happy release day to Dobrinka Tabakova! I cannot recommend this beautiful album enough - it is every bit the perfect successor to her wonderful 'String Paths'. Give yourself a Friday treat and take an hour to listen to this ❤️

open.spotify.com/album/7azNPv...

Pale cream cover of the album 'Sun Triptych' by composer Dobrinka Tabakova.

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theartsdesk.com @theartsdesk.bsky.social · 11d

★★★★ Music of hope from a young composer: an unusual combination of horn, strings and electronics makes for some intriguing listening writes @bernardhughes.bsky.social on Goldscheider, Brother Tree Sound, Kings Place theartsdesk.com/classical-mu...

Goldscheider, Brother Tree Sound, Kings Place review - music of hope from a young composer

Last night’s concert at Kings Place was a programme of contemporary pieces – including several premieres – by horn superstar Ben Goldscheider and string quartet Brother Tree Sound, “curated”, as the c...

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 6d

Last night we welcomed professional friends and contacts to meet the 2025 RPS Composers @ambleskuse.bsky.social, Arthur Keegan, Cameron Biles-Liddell, Derri Joseph Lewis, @emilyhazrati.bsky.social, Lisa Robertson, Sasha Scott and @zdscomposer.bsky.social whom we've supported across the year. (1/2)

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · 15d

The work is inspired by Ferdowsi's 'Shahnameh', the national epic of ancient Persia - there will be an 'In Conversation' event on 21 October where Nazli, Dominic Brookshaw, Philip Bullock and I will be delving into the work's background, influences and inspirations...
oxfordsong.org/events/in-co...

In Conversation with Emily Hazrati | Events | Oxford Song

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · 15d

Pinching myself that this is happening a month today! Such an honour for @sorayamafi.bsky.social and Ian Tindale to be premiering Nazli Tabatabai-Khatambakhsh's and my new song cycle 'Book of Queens' @oxfordsong.bsky.social

Holywell Music Room, 23 October 2025, 7.30pm oxfordsong.org/events/the-b...

The Book of Kings | Events | Oxford Song

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 16d

Join RPS Composer @emilyhazrati.bsky.social on Thursday 23 October for the premiere of her new song cycle, commissioned by @oxfordsong.bsky.social as their Associate Composer: ‘Book of Queens’. Find out more and book via: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/whats_on/emi...

RPS Composer Emily Hazrati looking to the left, wearing a denim jacket with flowers and foliage behind her.

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London Symphony Orchestra @londonsymphony.bsky.social · Sep 3

Are you a composer?✍️ Would you like to collaborate and explore musical ideas with LSO Musicians?🎶 Then this is the opportunity for you!

We are currently recruiting for our new Soundhub Members and Associates.

Head to lso.co.uk/soundhub for more info and share with someone who should apply!❤️

Person with headphones sitting at a desk, reviewing documents in front of an orchestra, under a banner reading 'Calling all composers SOUNDHUB Applications Open.'

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Vaughan Williams Foundation @vwfndn.bsky.social · Sep 4

Each of our three new trustees, Raymond Yiu, Harriet Wybor and Sam Wigglesworth, brings considerable expertise and commitment to our work. We very much look forward to working with them!

Find out more about our new trustees here 👇

Welcome to our new Trustees - Vaughan Williams Foundation

For more than 40 years Vaughan Williams funding has been awarded to support postgraduate study in composition. This year the Foundation has announced four new scholarships, totalling £32,000, for the…

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · Aug 27

So much gratitude to Leah for the opportunity and for making sense of my *many* enthusiastic ramblings, with special thanks to Hattie Butterworth for overseeing and bringing this feature to life!

(Photo credit: May Chi Wong)

Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · Aug 27

New interview! Had such a great time chatting with @leahbroad.bsky.social for Choir & Organ magazine's Autumn 2025 issue, delving into just some of my compositional interests and experiences over the past few years, with a particular focus on my choral output.

www.gramophone.co.uk/choir-and-or...

Interview with Emily Hazrati

Leah Broad explores the influences, collaborations and philosophy of a young composer

www.gramophone.co.uk

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PRXLUDES @prxludes.bsky.social · Aug 8

🥁 We're absolutely thrilled to be entering a Multi-Year Partnership with The Hinrichsen Foundation, over the course of 2025-28!

More information below...

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Tête à Tête @teteateteopera.bsky.social · Jul 22

#TàTFest2025 's London listings are live!

Join us to watch this amazing group of artists and their new works this September/October, with tickets from just £6.50. What are you most excited about seeing?

www.tete-a-tete.org.uk/festival/tet...

A collection of show posters for Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2025. Text reads Hosted by Tête à Tête. Tête à Tête London.

A pair of posters for online shows in Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2025. Text reads Hosted by Tête à Tête. Tête à Tête online.

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Ensemble intercontemporain @ensembleinter.bsky.social · Jul 22

Direction Londres pour un concert aux #BBCProms au Royal Albert Hall 🇬🇧 Sous la direction de Pierre Bleuse, et avec la soprano Sarah Aristidou, pour célébrer les centenaires de Boulez & Berio ! 💯

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Jul 25

Our weekend listening recommendation? The RPS Composers takeover of @soundandmusic.bsky.social's The Sampler Mixtape on Resonance FM. Our composers have curated mixtapes including both their own music and their diverse inspirations. All episodes now available at: soundandmusic.org/post/the-sam...

Collage Showing RPS 2025 Composers and logos for the mixtape. Text of logos reads: 'The Sampler Mixtape', 'Sound and Music', 'Royal Philharmonic Society.' Composers clockwise: Arthur Keegan, Zygmund de Somogyi, Lisa Robertson, Emily Hazrati, Cameron Biles-Liddell, Amble Skuse, Sasha Scott.

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Ellie Wilson @elliewilsonuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

Out today on all streaming platforms 🦋
'Ellie Wilson's haunting Moth x Human, turned data about night-time moth activity intoa beguiling synthesised fabric.' The Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐

@nmcrecordings.bsky.social

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Ellie Wilson, Jay Chakravorty, Huw Evans, Freya Hicks, Louise McMonagle - Moth x Human (Live)

Listen to Moth x Human (Live) by Ellie Wilson, Jay Chakravorty, Huw Evans, Freya Hicks, Louise McMonagle.

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · Jul 31

Genuinely laughed out loud at this

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Caroline Potter @carolinefrmus.bsky.social · Jul 14

Great to be exploring new composers at @londonsymphony.bsky.social Panufnik workshops today

The London Symphony Orchestra at Blackheath Halls conducted by Jack Sheen

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Vaughan Williams Foundation @vwfndn.bsky.social · Jul 4

Applications for our 2026 scholarships open in December!

In the meantime, we are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Vaughan Williams scholars 👏

Congratulations to you all - we wish you a fascinating and rewarding year ahead. Listen out for these talented new voices!

2025 Vaughan Williams Scholarships - Vaughan Williams Foundation

For more than 40 years Vaughan Williams funding has been awarded to support postgraduate study in composition. This year the Foundation has announced four new scholarships, totalling £32,000, for the…

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · Jul 1

'silk eternal' was written for the London Symphony Orchestra through the LSO Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers' Scheme, supported by Lady Hamlyn and The Helen Hamlyn Trust.

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · Jul 1

'silk eternal' takes inspiration from the Silk Road and its role in shaping the exchange of ideas between East and West; my piece features alongside incredible fellow composers Omri Kochavi, Yunho Jeong, Laila Arafah, Monika Dalach Sayers, Whan Ri-Ahn, Margarida Gonçalves, and Sasha Scott

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Emily Hazrati @emilyhazrati.bsky.social · Jul 1

Still can't quite believe @londonsymphony.bsky.social are performing my new work 'silk eternal' in less than 2 weeks! Part of 2025 LSO Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers' Scheme Workshops @blackheathhalls.bsky.social

FREE tickets for Monday 14 July (10.30am-2pm): www.lso.co.uk/whats-on/lso...

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Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool.bsky.social · Jul 1

Huge congratulations to Wind, Brass & Percussion alumna, Ruby Collins on being appointed Sub-Principal Bassoon in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 🎉 👏

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social · Jul 1

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the RPO. It has been an utter pleasure to work with this fantastic orchestra and I'm looking forward to immersing myself in the upcoming concerts and tours.”

Today we welcome Ruby Collins as our new Sub-Principal Bassoon!

📷 Yajie Wang

Ruby Collins, a white woman with brown hair, smiles as she holds her bassoon upright

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · Jun 26

Hear RPS Composer @emilyhazrati.bsky.social's @soundandmusic.bsky.social The Sampler Mixtape on Resonance FM, this Friday at noon. Emily's music embraces narratives, voices, and interdisciplinary artforms.
You can also catch up with Arthur Keegan's episode here: soundandmusic.org/post/the-sam...

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