Compositions

Sonata in B Major Op26.


• Allegro non troppo
• Adagio espressivo
• Allegro assai
In a world where we are exposed to a vast range of musical styles, both past and present, this sonata explores the diversity of its sources of inspiration, and the resulting fusion, which can at times feel disorienting. The second movement evokes an atmosphere inspired by the Far East, while the third bursts with youthful energy and forward-driving action, reflecting the pace and intensity of modern life.

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Eight Frames Op25.

is a cycle of eight piano pieces by composer Bishara Khell, performed by Juisteen Kort, whose sensitive artistry inspired the project. Born from their close collaboration, the music explores fleeting thoughts – like images seen through a moving window – translating them into sound and story. Each piece captures a distinct moment, from myth and illusion to humor and introspection. In their search for a pure, human sound, Eight Frames discovers beauty within imperfection, where every note bears the living imprint of its maker.

Eight Frames, Op. 25 (2023) for piano

  • Serenade – Siren’s Island – 00:07:15
  • Passacaglia in Ascending 5 – th00:03:40
  • Scherzo – A False Tale – 00:04:34
  • Intermezzo – Lullaby – 00:05:08
  • Fantasia – Tritone’s Realm – 00:09:17
  • Prelude – Metal and Wood – 00:04:00
  • Ballade – Cloud Waves – 00:09:14
  • Etude – Shepard’s Fall

Stable of Christmas 2023
Performed by: Albaath Choir
Composition & Lyrics: by Bishara Khell

Sunflower Trio 2023
Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano

Song Cycle “Saet Hana” 2022
Song Cycle “Saet Hana” contains 4 songs: Amsi, Tajammal, Saet Hana, and Furaq. the songs were written for choir and mixed chamber orchestra.
“Al Baath Arab Voices of Galilee Choir”

Dance of Altos 2022
For Symphonic Orchestra, Oud, Qanoun, Nay, & Perception.
World premieres July 19 at the CSO Ada Ankara Historical Hall.
World premieres performance: PYO Orchestra with Turkish musicians.
Conductor: Fecir Alptekin

Dance of altos – Audio Sample 1
Dance of altos – Audio Sample 2

Hopscotch 2021
Duet for Piano and Oud
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God of the revolution 2019
For choir , strings orchestra, oud, qanoon, accordion, flute, clarinet Piano, and Percussion.

Distorted Reflections 2018
(for chamber strings orchestra, 2 clarinets, percussion (2 players), Oud, Buzuq, Qanoon, and Piano) I. Temple, II. Mirrors, III. Clown, IV. Park, V. Palace, VI. Party, VII. Shadow, VIII. Mutation, IX. Mascot. Premier performance : A. M. Qattan 2018, Ramallah
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The tempest – 2006
Piano Sextet (piano, recorder, violin 1, violin 2, viola, and cello)

In the 9th Month (2002) IMDb
Music for film
Directed by: Ali Nassar

There is Still Kaek on the Sidewalk2001
Music for film
Directed by: Ismail Habash, based on a classic story by Ghassan Kanafani

A glance into the sky 1997
For piano solo (Premier 1997 Jerusalem)

Cycles 1996
For Harp and strings orchestra

Etude for piano and orchestra – 1993
Premier 1989 Jerusalem

Volcano (Symphonic Poem) 1992
(Four movements)
Premier NYU – 1992

Fantasia for Violin Solo – 1991
Premier performance, Clair Chain; New York 1992

Trio for Oboe, Double bass and Piano 1990

Colors under the sky
Music for film
Directed by: Anwar Hassan

Contrast 1987
Magnetic track for 6 speakers