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Catalogue

A curated record of compositions — chamber, orchestral, choral, and contemporary — with premiere histories, performer credits, and listening links where available.

Duration0180+ min

34 Works

Freedom Dance

2026

For plectrum ensemble

Genre
Chamber Music
Instrumentation
Strings
Duration
4'30
Movements
1
World Premiere
March 22, 2026 — Gnesin Russian Academy of Music-Moscow (Russia)
by Domra Quartet of the Osipov Russian Folk Orchestra

Shut.. We Are Killing!

2025

For soprano & string orchestra

Poems: Najwan Darwish

Genre
Vocal Forms
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra : soprano-strings
Duration
8 min
Movements
1
World Premiere
September 24, 2025 — Bellini International Context, Teatro Sangiorgi-Catania (Italy)
by Mirna Kassis (solo) and Orchestra Vicenzo Scontrino, cond. Marco Odoni

Suite Algérienne

2025

For guitar

1. Qom tara 2. Ya qalbi 3. Paix sur toi 4. Dir ya nadim 5. Hélala 6. Fille du désert

Genre
Solo
Instrumentation
Guitar
Duration
18 min
Movements
6

Sé/Ré.Paration

2024

Opera Documentary

In 2 Acts with Prologue, Intermezzo & Epilogue Libretto: Salim DADA (Fr). Poems: Azzedine MIHOUBI (Ar), translated by Salim Dada (It, Es, Pt, En, Pl).

Genre
Vocal Forms
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra : 4 soloists-adult choir-children choir-narrators-pno-string quartet-saxophones-mandolin/mandol-contrabass-percussions
Duration
80 min
Movements
18
World Premiere
December 18, 2024 — Louvre Lens Museum (France)
Performed by Chœur de Chambre Septentrion, Orchestre Symphonique Européen, Azawan Group and Children’s amateur choir from Lens, Liévin, Sains-en-Gohelle and Méricourt, cond. Rémi Aguirre Zubiri.

The Girl with the Crazy Hair

2024

For saxophone soprano, mandole, piano, drums & string quintet

Genre
Jazz
Instrumentation
Hybrid Ensemble : saxophone-mandola-piano-string quartet-double bass-drums
Duration
4'30
Movements
1

Assalam Al-Amiri

2023

Qatar national anthem for choir & symphonic orchestra

Lyrics: Mubarak Bin Saif Al Thani Music: Abdulaziz Nasser Al Obaidan Arrangment & Orchestration: Salim Dada Two other versions of this arrangement exist: - For Military Band (2023) - For Choir a cappella (2025)

Genre
Anthem
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra : 2.2.2.2-4.3.3.1-4 perc-hp-choir-strings
Duration
1'40
Movements
1
World Premiere
August 1, 2023 — Sofia Radio (Bulgaria)
recorded by Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra—SIF 309, cond. Salim Dada Choir recorded on 30-31.07.2023 in Katara Studio & Sawt Khaleej Radio at Doha (Qatar) Adopted officially in December 2023

Sayyed Darwish Suite

2023

For takht arabi & symphony orchestra

Genre
Symphonic Works
Instrumentation
Symphony Orchestra : 3.3.3.2-4.2.3.1-1+5 perc-hp-pno-nay.qanun.ud.riq.def-strings
Duration
9 min
Movements
1
World Premiere
April 17, 2025 — Sofia Session Studios (Bulgaria)
recorded by Sofia Session Orchestra, cond. Salim Dada

Behind the Sea

2022

For vocal duo & symphonic orchestra

Poem: Ibn Hamdis (1056-1133)

Genre
Vocal Forms
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra : m-soprano+baryton-3.3.3.2-4.3.3.1- 1+3 perc-hp-strings
Duration
5
Movements
1
World Premiere
June 25, 2022 — Opening ceremony of the 19th Mediterranean Games, Oran Olympic Stadium (Algeria)
by Dounia El Djazairia (mezzo-soprano) & Lotfi Bouchenak (baryton) and Algerian Symphony Orchestra, cond. Salim Dada

Bladi

2022

Lyrics: Mami Arrangement & Orchestration: Salim Dada

Genre
Contemporary Song
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra
Duration
5'30
Movements
1
World Premiere
July 6, 2022 — Closing ceremony of the 19th Mediterranean Games, Oran Olympic Stadium (Algeria)
by Mami (voice) and Algerian Symphony Orchestra, cond. Salim Dada

Hypnotisia

2022

Film music

Directed by Marwan Lakhdar-Hamina

Genre
Soundtrack
Instrumentation
Strings
Duration
19 min
Movements
14
World Premiere
March 27, 2022 — release of the film "Hypnotisia", Ibn Zaydoun Hall-Algiers (Algeria)
recorded by Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra—SIF 309, cond. Deyan Pavlov

Jobim Orchestral Works

2022

Original Arrangements & Orchestrations of 7 Songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim

Music & Lyrics: Antonio Carlos Jobim & Vinicius de Moraes/Newton Mendoza 1. Modinha 2. Insensatez 3. Corcovado 4. Soneto de Separação 5. Desafinado 6. Garota de Ipanema 7. Aguas de Março

Genre
Jazz
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra : voice solo-2 fl.1 Ob.1 sax.1 Hn.1 Tp-1 perc.1 drums-guitar.B guitar-pno-strings
Duration
26 min
Movements
7
World Premiere
November 17, 2022 — Algerian National Theater-Algiers (Algeria)
by Hind Boukella (voice), Orchestre de Jeunes d’Algérie & AlgeRio Group, cond. Salim Dada

Mediterranean Games Overture

2022

Poem: Sidi El Houari (1350-1439)

Genre
Symphonic Works
Instrumentation
Symphony Orchestra : 3.3.3.2-4.3.3.1- 1+2 perc-hp-pno-strings
Duration
7 min
Movements
1
World Premiere
June 25, 2022 — Opening ceremony of the 19th Mediterranean Games, Oran Olympic Stadium (Algeria)
by Algerian Symphony Orchestra, cond. Salim Dada

Qassaman

2022

Algerian national anthem for symphonic orchestra

Lyrics: Moufdi Zakaria Music: Mohamed Fawzi Arrangment & Orchestration: Salim Dada

Genre
Anthem
Instrumentation
Symphony Orchestra : 3.3.3.2-4.3.3.1-1+3 perc-hp-strings
Duration
1'24
Movements
1
World Premiere
June 25, 2022 — Opening ceremony of the 19th Mediterranean Games, Oran Olympic Stadium (Algeria)
Algerian Symphony Orchestra, cond. Salim Dada
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24 Études évolutives pour guitare

2021

Série I : Études essentielles n° 1-8

Genre
Solo
Instrumentation
Guitar
Duration
12 min
Movements
8

Qassaman

2021

Algerian national anthem for strings

Lyrics: Moufdi Zakaria Music: Mohamed Fawzi Arrangment & Orchestration: Salim Dada

Genre
Anthem
Instrumentation
Strings : mandoline+mandola-strings
Duration
1'40
Movements
1
World Premiere
June 2, 2021 — Teatro Villa Hesperia, Algiers (Algeria) — Clip broadcast online
recorded by Orchestre des Jeunes d'Algérie, cond. Salim Dada

Sinfonietta per archi

2021

For string orchestra

1. Larghetto dramatico 2. Andante ostinato 3. Vivace quasi presto 4. Animato 5. Finale

Genre
Chamber Music
Instrumentation
Strings
Duration
21 min
Movements
5
World Premiere
July 16, 2022 — Walden Festival-Brussels (Belgium)
by Boho Strings, cond. David Ramael

24 Études évolutives pour guitare

2020

Série II : Études intermédiaires n° 9-16

Genre
Solo
Instrumentation
Guitar
Duration
21 min
Movements
8

Algérie mon amour

2019

Lyrics & Music: Baaziz Arrangment & Orchestration: Salim Dada

Genre
Contemporary Song
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra voices-strings
Duration
4 min
Movements
1

Behind the Sea

2019

Poem: Ibn Hamdis (1056-1133)

Genre
Contemporary Song
Instrumentation
Voice & Accompaniment : voice solo-guitars-flute-percussion
Duration
4'45
Movements
1
World Premiere
March 4, 2022 — Release of Shuluq Enesmble’s Album "The Dream of Ibn Hamdis", Visage Music-Prato (Italy)
by Salim Dada (guitar/kwitra/voice), Calogero Giallanza (flutes) & Andrea Piccioni percussions), feat. Karima Skalli (voice)

Miro el rayo oriental

2019

For mezzo-soprano flamenca, piano, strings orchestra & percussions

Poem: Ibn Arabi (1165-1240)

Genre
Vocal Forms
Instrumentation
Voice & Orchestra : m-soprano flamenca-piano-strings orchestra-percussions
Duration
7 min
Movements
1
World Premiere
September 24, 2021 — Université Paris 8-Saint-Denis (France)
by Caroline Tarrit (voice) & Orchestre Symphonique Divertimento, cond. Zahia Ziouani