“Scheherazade” for String Orchestra by David Joseph
Composer David Joseph presents “Scheherazade,” a captivating work for string orchestra written at the invitation of the Zagreb Soloists for the Muzički Biennale Zagreb in April 1999. Scored in a single, flowing movement for a small ensemble, the piece unfolds as an evocative Oriental fantasy, rich with imagery inspired by The 1001 Nights, ancient Persia, and the luminous beauty of the East.
Through shimmering textures and expressive lines, Joseph reimagines a world of mystery and storytelling—one that feels both timeless and poignantly distant. The recording, captured at the Croatian Music Academy in Zagreb, preserves the intensity and elegance of its premiere performance. “Scheherazade” is not just a composition, but a musical narrative—an invitation to listen deeply and rediscover the power of imagination through sound.
