Compositions

Immigration to the US Era (2015 – Present)

During this period, Honiball’s work expanded into interdisciplinary art, film, and immersive opera, including  new music.

Gilgamesh – An Immersive & Interactive Opera (2026)

Khulma (Dream) – For Solo, Choir and Chamber Orchestra (2024)

Secret of Nowruz – Persian Musical (2024)

For Gohar – Contemporary Work (2024)

Dream of Freedom – Protest Song (2023)

Ghassam – Protest Song (2023)

Pure Wine – Text score (2022)

Eyes Unheard Melodies – Text Score (2022)

5 Drops – (2022)

Yemma – For Setar and Contrabass (2022)

Tamam Shod – Protest Song (2022)

Janeeman – For Piano (2022)

Yale Bnate – Instrumental Ensemble (2022)

For Iran – Protest Song (2022)

Life Journey – Text Score (2021)

Tanham Bezar – (2021)

Aghooshe To – Love Song (2020)

First Kiss – Love Song (2020)

Persian Halloween – (2020)

AshurBanipal – For Solo and Chamber Orchestra (2019)

Rondo for Heech – For Solo, Choir and Chamber Orchestra (2019)

Chahardance – Trio for Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon (2019)

Shupnina – For Solo and Chamber Orchestra (2019)

Etude for String Quartet – (2018)

Assyrian Melody – (2018)

Homeland Memories – (2017)

The Iran Era (2005-2014)

Works composed while leading and conducting Messiah Ensembles in Iran 

Setare – Solo vocal (2014)

All Mr. Wolf – Short Film (2013)

Maah – Solo Vocals and Chamber Orchestra (2012)

Toei Peydatar az Peyda – Solo Vocals, Choir and Chamber Orchestra (2011)

Maryam (Eastern Ave Maria) – Solo Vocal, Choir and Chamber Orchestra (2005)

Early Works (1986-1998)

The foundational period of Honiball’s compositional journey.

Serenade – String Orchestra (1998)

Sol Si Re – For Piano (1992)

Over the Top – For Piano (1990)

Minuet 01 – For Flute & Piano (1988)

Performance Highlights

Gilgamesh — Immersive & Interactive Opera (2026), LA Arboretum Botanic Garden, Los Angeles

Treasure of Assyrian Songs (2025), Anaheim Marriott

Ashurbanipal Concert Tour (2019), Pepperdine University, Malibu — Marines’ Memorial Theatre, San Francisco — British Museum, London

Assyrian, Not Syrian! (2022), Getty Villa, Los Angeles

Serenades (2018), Orange County

Songs of My Homeland (2016–2017), Concert tour performing songs in multiple languages and dialects — Pepperdine University & De Anza College

Multilingual World Music Concert (2013), Milad Tower, Tehran

Tanahang (2014), A duet of body and piano, City Theater, Tehran

Rangahang (2013), A duet of palette and piano, Contemporary Museum, Tehran

Messiah Ensemble (2014), Vahdat Hall, Tehran

Messiah Ensemble (2011), Vahdat Hall, Tehran

Messiah Ensemble (2005), Roudaki Hall, Tehran

Productions

Gilgamesh I Album (2022)

Gilgamesh II Album (2024)

Gilgamesh III Album (2026)

Treasure of Assyrian Songs Album (2025)

Serenades

Gilgamesh, Immersive & Interactive Opera (2026)

Iranian Saxophone Compositions (Live Performance)

Iranian Compositions for Tuba & Trombone (2026)

Gilgamesh Short Animation (2025)

Films

Please Stay Quiet!

Please Take Your Seat!

Please Turn Off Your Cellphone

Please Don’t Take a Picture!

The Ephemeral Line (Film Documentary)

Virtual Concerts (COVID-19 Series, YouTube)

My Artistic Adventures (Video Series)

Tanahang (Video, 2014)

Conducted Works

Messiah Ensemble Concerts (1999–2014)

Songs of My Homeland (2016–2017)

Serenade Concert (2017), Orange County

Treasure of Assyrian Songs (2025)

Gilgamesh I Album (2022)