I write about music and to a lesser extent the visual arts and Chinese history. Although I focus on Western classical music, I find myself writing about Arab, Byzantine, Chinese, Persia and Eastern European musical traditions as well. My favorite composer will always be Gustav Mahler, but I have recently found my self enjoying the work of Henri Dutilleux, Unsuk Chin and Tōru Takemitsu.


Kind words
The Precious Prize
For quality articles about musicians and composers, and even their depictions, such as Portrait of a Musician, for long-term project Orlando Gibbons, beginning with "massive changes and rewriting", Your edits are super helpful, thanks! Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:12, 22 April 2020 (UTC)
The The Original Barnstar
For monumental contributions which have improved the reference style in this critical article at Wikipedia Hoppyh (talk) 18:39, 4 May 2020 (UTC).
The Special Barnstar
Thank you for your work on FLC. ~~ CAPTAIN MEDUSAtalk 14:37, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
WorkHorse Award
Source reviews are so much work and necessary but not easy or quick to do. So, thank you. Shearonink (talk) 20:53, 17 August 2020 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
I just promoted a block of lists at FLC, and on every single one of them was a thorough source review by you. This is an immense help with ensuring the quality of FLs and keeping nominations moving, and I want to really thank you for all the work you've been doing! -- PresN 21:02, 29 August 2020 (UTC)
The Peer Review Barnstar
Thank you for your in-depth comments the peer review for Game of Thrones. I truly appreciate your help and I'm sure the community is appreciative as well. -- LuK3 (Talk) 13:01, 31 August 2020 (UTC)
The Civility Barnstar
Thanks so much for your contributions to the current discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Composers. Sorry you seem to facing unfair backlash; you made good points and were very fair in your respose. Best, Noahfgodard (talk) 03:16, 1 September 2020 (UTC)
The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
Thank you for completing 5 reviews in the October 2020 GAN Backlog drive. Your work helped us to reduce the backlog by over 48%. Regards, Eddie891 Talk Work 14:01, 19 November 2020 (UTC)
The Reviewers Award
By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this award in recognition of the thorough, detailed and actionable reviews you have carried out at FAC. This work is very much appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 18:51, 10 December 2020 (UTC)
The Featured Article Medal
By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this special, very exclusive award created just for we few, we happy few, this band of brothers, who have shed sweat, tears, and probably blood, in order to be able to proudly claim "I too have taken an article to Featured status". Gog the Mild (talk) 16:47, 12 December 2020 (UTC)
Content Review Medal of Merit (Military history)
On behalf of the Military History Project, I am proud to present the The Content Review Medal of Merit (Military history) for participating in 13 reviews between October and December 2020. Peacemaker67 (talk) via MilHistBot (talk) 06:43, 10 January 2021 (UTC)
The Premium Reviewer Barnstar
By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this barnstar in recognition of the vast number of thorough, detailed and actionable reviews you have carried out. This work is very much appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 13:25, 31 January 2021 (UTC)
The Reviewers Award
By the authority vested in me by myself it gives me great pleasure to present you with this award in recognition of the thorough, detailed and actionable reviews you have carried out at FAC. This work is very much appreciated. Gog the Mild (talk) 20:07, 6 March 2021 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
Here's a barnstar for your source (and general) reviews. It is much appreciated. ~ HAL333 18:38, 15 March 2021 (UTC)
The Article Rescue Barnstar
Excellent job on Gilbert Reaney! Kansas Bear (talk) 22:33, 9 April 2021 (UTC)
The Invisible Barnstar
Thank you for completing 2 reviews in the March 2021 backlog drive. Your work helped us reduce the backlog by over 52%. Best, Eddie891 Talk Work 13:12, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
The Music Barnstar
You're doing God's work there, pal. isento (talk) 11:46, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
The Hard Worker's Barnstar
For being an invaluable Wikipedian and a source of knowledge for any queries on processes. I know source reviews are also daunting tasks and you have provided your time in doing these in some of my work. For that, I and many of us in this community are truly appreciative Pseud 14 (talk) 22:33, 2 March 2022 (UTC)
Vital Barnstar
Congrats on expanding Euclid to 30 kB! Finally, the Vital Article project can stop arguing about adding/swapping/removing articles and start getting important stuff done. CactiStaccingCrane (talk) 09:57, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
The Barnstar of High Culture
For your exemplary work on several articles related to the arts — across a wide range of areas — and improving them to good and featured quality status. I have relied on some of your work to model articles I have worked on, and I am certain that you have inspired others as well. Thank you for all that you do and I hope you know that you have made Wikipedia a better encyclopedia! — The Most Comfortable Chair 15:34, 5 September 2022 (UTC)
Editor of the Week
Your ongoing efforts to improve the encyclopedia have not gone unnoticed: You have been selected as Editor of the Week in recognition of your great contributions! (courtesy of the Wikipedia Editor Retention Project)

User:MaranoFan submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:

I nominate Aza24 for EOTW for being a class act and for their tireless contributions across several arenas. They have contributed various featured articles and lists, and quality content about sophisticated topics such as paintings and Chinese history. Aza24 has proferred quality source reviews to several featured article candidates without asking for anything in return, which are both thorough and constructively worded. A thoroughly deserving recipient having done a magnificent 112 reviews at FAR, more than half of them source reviews, making them part of the essential backbone of FAR. A wonderful servant of Wikipedia. They also delegate at WP:FGTC and play a major part in keeping that project alive. He has a special place of honour for reforming the WP:Vital articles project, seen here. Aza24's work ethic, civility, and underrated work on obscure topics are an example for the rest of us and make them a deserving candidate. Seconded by User:Kavyansh.Singh, User:Novem Linguae, User:Gog the Mild and User:CactiStaccingCrane

Thanks again for your efforts! ―Buster7  17:07, 17 September 2022 (UTC)

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