Posts: Haddad

Program Notes — BRAHMS OBSESSIONS

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…

Blog, Brahms, Clara Schumann, Haddad, Robert Thies

Meet Saad Haddad, 2023-2026 Young American Composer-in-Residence

March 18, 2024

With an impressive list of commissions and accolades to his name, Saad Haddad makes his California Symphony premiere as the 2023-2026 Young American Composer-in-Residence during BRAHMS OBSESSIONS. 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! Please…

2023-24 Season, Blog, BRAHMS OBSESSIONS, Composer-in-Residence, Haddad