HIRAD MORADI
COMPOSER
FEATURED
ABOUT
The music of Iranian-Canadian composer Hirad Moradi (b.2003) takes listeners on a journey into the profound and visceral emotions that define our human experience. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of sources—from contemporary classical, jazz, metal, and electronic music to visual arts and poetry, Moradi crafts a uniquely innovative fusion of Persian and Western classical music that explores cultural intersectionality, while retaining distinct individuality.
Driven by a passion for artistic collaboration, Moradi’s music has been performed across North America and Europe by groups such as the Dior Quartet, Talea Ensemble, Mostly Modern Orchestra, AMF Orchestra, Modern Sound Collective, University of Toronto Wind Symphony, and many more. He has also worked as a multimedia composer for several films, namely Transfusion which was recently nominated at the Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards.
Currently, Moradi acts as conductor and executive director of the Blank Canvas Sound Collective, a Toronto-based independent organization and chamber orchestra focused on promoting and performing local contemporary music. In addition to this ambitious project, Moradi actively performs as a pianist and percussionist with several ensembles across Canada and the U.S.
CATALOGUE
ORCHESTRA
Falling? (2024) 4’
(2[1.2/pic]222-2231-timp+3perc-strings)
Kosmos (2023) 5’
(2[1.2/pic]222-4221-timp+3perc-strings)
CHAMBER
Porcelain (2024) 8’
for string quartet, written for the Dior Quartet
Three Eternal Prayers (2024) 10’
for piano quintet, mixed-media
Toy | Box — Mut il at e d (2024) 8’
for piano trio
Shattered | Mirrors (2024) 3’
for piano sextet
SYSTEM—OVERLOAD! (2024) 4’
for pierrot ensemble, written for Talea Ensemble
Piano Trio No. 1 (2023) 4’
for violin, cello, and piano
Decet for Voice, Electronics, (2023) 5’
and Percussion
Beyond the Haze (We Are One) (2022) 5’
for woodwind quintet
CHORAL
Ah, Moon of My Delight! (2022) 8’
commissioned by Modern Sound Collective
SOLO
FAR//OUT (2023) 8’
for solo piano
JUMPSTART (2022) 6’
for solo piano
GALLERY
