All pieces in composer Badie Khaleghian’s recital are inspired by observing, exploring, and learning about my mental and emotional state through collaboration, conversation, and research.

The amazing Caroline Owen is coming back to perform Life Suite for piano, media, and dance. Duoctane is coming from Georgia State to perform Naturalization: the Dual Identity for alto sax and percussion. Sevda Arjomand and Kelly Catlin will premiere Naturalization: Longing for Homeland for flute, soprano, and electronics.

The last piece will be the premiere of my alto sax concerto entitled "Debilitator" written for Dan Phipps. This piece is a programmatic piece about loneliness in modern society and narrating an individual journey dealing with loneliness. Emily Eng will conduct and UGA performers will accompany Dan on sax.