Farzad Omidi
Summary
Dedicated to the art of choral music, my journey has been shaped by a blend of rigorous self-study and enriching international experiences. Before fully immersing myself in the world of music, I pursued a degree in software engineering in Iran, a country with a rich cultural tapestry but significant artistic challenges, I seized every opportunity to refine my skills and expand my horizons. This dedication has allowed me to build a robust network in the choral music community, stretching from Sri Lanka to the U.S., enhancing my ability to perform internationally, participate in prestigious choral festivals, and organize masterclasses with renowned professors worldwide. I am committed to continuous growth in my roles as a conductor, teacher, and performer, actively contributing to the musical communities I am part of. For more details about my professional journey or to discuss potential collaborations, please feel free to reach out to me via my email at contact@iFarzad.com.
2016
Awarding One Silver and One Bronze Medal with the Tehran Vocal Ensemble
World Choir Games, Sochi
2017
Awarding two Golden Medals and one Silver Medal with the Tonal Choir
Asia Pacific Choir Games, Sri Lanka
2018
Awarding the Best Choir in the Middle-East with the Tehran Vocal Ensemble
ChoirFest, Dubai
2019
Member of the SCOC Youth Choir
By IFCM
2020 & 2024
Member of the World Youth Choir
By IFCM
2022
Member of the International Cultural Manegment team of the World Choral Expo
by IFCM
About My Activities
The WCCN Mentoring Program
the world youth choir
the SCOC Youth choir
the World Muslim Choral Ensemble
Youth International Cultural Management Program
CantaRode INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL
Media
Recording Projects
Vocal group the BasZment
“I Turn to You “
Music: Melanie C
Artistic direction and arrangement: Rohan Poldervaart
JIP21 - Eternity in an hour
“Ned i vester soli glader”
Folk song from Norway
Arr: Grete Pederson
Conductor: Imre Ploeg
Duniya Choir & Ali Ghamsari
“NowRuz is Coming”
Music: S. Baghcheban
Conductor: Loes van Hapert
Artist manager: Farzad Omidi
World Youth Choir
In 2020, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, some singers of the World Youth Choir sessions 2018-2020 had the idea to put together a virtual choir. In the impossibility of being physically together, 71 young singers and WYC board members from 32 countries sent in their videos, and this beautiful ensemble came together to sing An Irish Blessing (Irish traditional, arr. by James E. Moore).
Bejewelled Land
Tirgan Nowruz Festival
Ali Ghamsari & Cantata Quartet
Tar & Arrangement: Ali Ghamsari
Soprano: Shivâ Soroush
Alto: Mâhgol Safdari
Tenor: Mohammad Haghighi
Bass: Farzâd Omidi
Viatores Mundi
Hymn of Acxiom, described as “sacred music for Big Data” is written from the voice of a global marketing database. The song’s choir entreats the user in a loving, caring way – ascribing human characteristics to machines that are constantly harvesting data points about our every online action, and all the virtual things we engage, purchase and consume as a way of better understanding who we are.
Vocal Popular Music Ensemble & Tonal Choir
“Baba Yetu”
Words and Music by Christopher Tin
Performed by:
Vocal Popular Music Ensemble – Varaždin, Croatia
Conductors: Janja Knapić, Varaždin School of Music
Tonal Choir, Tehran, Iran
Milad Omranloo, Tonal Music Academy
Conductor Assistant: Farzad Omidi