February 19, 2025
Saad Haddad (b. 1992) Fantasia for Strings (2025) It all starts with 16th century composer Thomas Tallis, who spent his career in the service of English monarchs Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Within his vast catalog is a 1567 tune “Why turn’th in sight” that caught the attention of composer Ralph…
March 21, 2024
Saad Haddad (b. 1992) Mishwar (World Premiere, 2024) Saad Haddad, the California Symphony’s current Resident Composer, is acclaimed for his distinctive blend of Western art music and Middle Eastern idioms. Haddad has drawn Mishwar (Arabic مشوار(, meaning “A Trip,” out of his own memories. He tells us that: “Throughout my childhood, my family and I made frequent…
March 18, 2024
With an impressive list of commissions and accolades to his name, Saad Haddad makes his second California Symphony premiere as the 2023-2026 Young American Composer-in-Residence during TCHAIKOVSKY PASSION. We talked to Saad to learn more about how he got here, his musical inspirations, and what he’s excited for as our newest resident composer. Welcome, Saad!…
