Arash Safaian

Fire Sermon

Kammermusik

after the Adittapariyaya Sutta for Three Violoncellos (2026)

Theme

after the Ādittapariyāya Sutta for Three Violoncellos is inspired by the Buddha’s Fire Sermon. The outer flame of perception ignites within, where the world of things and appearances is transformed into an inner fire of feeling and emotion.

Instrumentation

3 Violoncellos

Movements

Prelude

Mr. Dowland’s Midnight by John Dowland, arranged by Arash Safaian

I. Flame (aggi) II. Aflame (āditta)

Duration

00:10:00 Approximately

Release

2027 To be announced

Recording

08.08.26 – 12.08.26 Teldex Studio Berlin, Berlin, Germany Maciej Kułakowski Michael Wehrmeyer Ivan Skanavi, violoncellos.

Works