Dr. Daniel Mehdizadeh is a Canadian composer, music director, and educator based in the Greater Toronto Area. His music has been performed across North America, Europe, and South America, broadcast on radio, and described by Daniel Vnukowski of Classical Jukebox as a “hypnotic masterwork.” His works have been commissioned and performed by leading ensembles including the Penderecki String Quartet, Marc Grauwels, and the Ewashko Singers, amongst many others, with recordings distributed by Universal Music Group.
A dedicated director and pianist, Daniel brings a collaborative spirit and artistic leadership to his work. He serves as Minister of Music at St. Andrew’s-Chalmers Presbyterian Church in Uxbridge, Ontario. He is also the Founder and Artistic Director of East Chamber Music and the Stained Glass Centre Classical Series. Additionally, he previously served as Composer-in-Residence for the Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, where he now acts as Concert and Project Manager and continues to mentor emerging composers.
