ERATO Ensemble: Vancouver's Professional Art-Song Chamber Ensemble. Est. 2006.

Farshid Samandari’s music reflects his interest in spectral analysis, and extended techniques. In addition his belief in Unity in Diversity stirred him toward utilizing different elements from a variety of non-western music in his compositions. His vision has directed him to collaborate with a variety of choirs and ensembles including Tehran National Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Esprit Orchestra, Experimental Studio, Atlas Ensemble, Turning Point Ensemble, Motion Ensemble, Musica Nova, Nu:bc Collective, Standing Wave Ensemble, and Red Chamber Quartet, as well as soloists such as Karin Aurel, Ariel Barnes, Neal Bennett, Mark McGregor, Julie Nessrallah, Julia Nolan, and Beth Orson. His Apogee for the flute had won him Vancouver New Music 06, other half an aria from his upcoming chamber opera SunarcanuS was awarded as CUMS09 best composition and his coming home had won CUMS/CLC11. He is currently serving as the composer-in-residence for the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra.

A concert pianist who performs her rendition of billboard 100 pop songs by ear with virtuosic and classical flavors!

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