Malek Jandali
Award-winning composer & pianist
Malek Jandali (Arabic: مالك جندلي, Mālik Jandalī) (born 1972) is a Syrian-American composer and pianist, whose music integrates Middle-Eastern modes and Arabic maqams into Western structures of classical music. He is the founder of the nonprofit organization Pianos for Peace, which aims to build peace through music and education. He is composer-in-residence at both Queens University of Charlotte and at Qatar Museums.
Jandali immigrated to the United States and studied music in North Carolina. Since then, he has performed with orchestras across the world and composed a number of modern classical works. His music was described as "a major new addition to the 21st century symphonic literature" by Fanfare magazine. with "heart-rending melodies, lush orchestration, clever transitions and creative textures", according to American Record Guide. Jandali's music ranges from chamber works to large symphonic compositions integrating Middle-Eastern and Western influences. He is the biological paternal cousin of Steve Jobs and Mona Simpson.
Early life and education
Malek Jandali was born to Mamoun Jandali and Lina Droubi, citizens of Homs in Syria.
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