Born on May 28, 1947 in Baku

"Every time music helps me to banish the problems of life... every time I compose I feel so much stronger, so much more creative."

"My message to young people: Music is the best gift God has given us in our life. If you make music, if you compose, you are a truly happy person in your life!"  Frangis Ali-Sade

Among her many compositions for various instruments, Frangis Ali-Sade repeatedly writes music for piano and prepared piano, songs, piano chamber music and so far two piano concertos (if we also count "IMPROMPTU-CROSSINGS" for prepared piano, five Azerbaijani folk music instruments and chamber orchestra in this genre).

Enjoy the PIANOVERSAL listening tips and discover some of Ali-Sade's piano works!

 PIANOVERSAL listening tips: Frangis Ali-Sade

"Music for piano" (1989/rev. 97)
Mirna Lekić, piano
Live recording, University of New York, February 28, 2016
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Apsheron Quintet - Part II: Reverse Time (2001)
Frangis Ali-Sade, piano & Kronos Quartet
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Here is a short but interesting interview with Frangis Ali-Sade about her many projects with the Kronos Quartet (in English):
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Impulse for violin and piano (2012)
"The Hilary Hahn Encores"
Hilary Hahn, violin & Cory Smith, piano
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Browse the PIANOVERSALRegister, where you can find numerous information about Frangis Ali-Sade's piano music and piano chamber music.

Frangis Ali-Sade: Composer of the Week No. 13 / April 2018