Emessa (2012) is an album by composer and pianist Malek Jandali that features original compositions for piano and orchestra, recorded in Moscow with The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of conductor Sergey Kondrashev. 

A powerful musical tribute to the ancient city of Homs, historically known as Emessa.

The album comprises 11 tracks, each blending classical and Middle Eastern musical elements, inspired by the 2011 Syrian revolution and are dedicated to the people of Syria in their pursuit of freedom and human rights. Notably, the “Freedom Qashoush Symphony”  is named after Ibrahim Qashoush, a Syrian songwriter and peaceful protester. 

In a revolution, as in music, the sound of truth and the beat of freedom will never be silenced. 

My music is dedicated to the brave people of my beloved homeland, Syria, who are peacefully calling for freedom, democracy and human rights. 

This album is inspired by the sounds, pulse and soul of my beautiful city, Homs “Emessa”.