Daniel Mehdizadeh is a Canadian composer, music director, and educator, based in the Greater Toronto Area. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from the University of Toronto. His music has been performed across Canada, the United States, Europe, and South America, broadcast on radio in Canada and the United States, and described by Daniel Vnukowski of Classical Jukebox Radio 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, 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.
