The National Youth Orchestra of Iraq was a fantastic living example of peace and reconciliation by Iraqis, for Iraq and for the world. This year,  we arrived in Aix-en-Provence, to work alongside the National Youth Orchestra of France for three weeks and perform in Grand Theatre de Provence. NYOI’s diversity brings together young Arabs and Kurds, among others from across Iraq, to create real harmony together. We were founded by a brave 17-year-old Iraqi, Zuhal Sultan, just four years ago. Since then, the orchestra has developed with the tireless energy of Musical Director Paul MacAlindin. Though many musicians fled the country during the war, we have been determined to create a national youth orchestra for Iraq and the world by collaborating with British Council and German Friends of NYOI. We auditioned each year on youtube and many of us receive our only tuition at the annual summer school.

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I'm passionate about getting the best out of whoever I work with, adore riding the edge of the art and taking on big juicy challenges such as Maxwell Davies' Antarctic Symphony or the National Youth Orchestra of Iraq. Please enjoy my recordings.

Amir Farsi is received his Bachelor's Degree from the Peabody Conservatory studying under the world-renowned soloist, Marina Piccinini. Amir is currently pursuing his Master's Degree at the Yale School of Music under the guidance of flutist and conductor, Ransom Wilson.

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