http://www.amirfarid.com/home Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:51:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cellist Zoe Knighton is one of Australia's most dynamic musicians, and I am thrilled to have formed a long-term duo with this wonderful player.  After our first successful series of concerts in 2009 performing the complete works for cello and piano by Felix Mendelssohn in celebration of the bicentenary of ... http://www.amirfarid.com/home/new-mendelssohn-recording-with-zoe-knighton-released/ My debut solo CD, 'Veiled Virtuosity', is now available for purchase in the iTunes Store. To purchase through the iTunes Store, you will need the iTunes software (for Mac or PC), available at www.apple.com. http://www.amirfarid.com/home/veiled-virtuosity-now-available-in-itunes-store/ My new solo CD, 'Veiled Virtuosity', has been selected as 'CD of the Week' on ABC Classic FM for the week commencing 5th October 2009. For more information, please click here to go directly to ABC's 'CD of the Week' page, or visit www.abc.net.au/classic. http://www.amirfarid.com/home/solo-recording-cd-of-the-week-on-abc-classic-fm/ VEILED VIRTUOSITY - Move Records My debut solo CD has finally been released on the Move Records label. 'Veiled Virtuosity' contains works by Liszt, Brahms, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Vine and Maroufi, as well as the premiere recording of Stuart Greenbaum's Evocation (2006). $25 plus postage and handling. For more information, or to order your own ... http://www.amirfarid.com/home/new-cd-released/ In 2008-09, Amir attended the Royal College of Music London, one of the world's most prestigious music institutions.  Here he undertook a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance, studying with Professor Andrew Ball. He completed the course in July 2009, graduating with distinction - the highest class awarded by the College. Amir would like ... http://www.amirfarid.com/home/amir-graduates-with-distinction-from-the-royal-college-of-music/ “At the (MSO Sidney Myer Music Bowl Series) concert’s heart stood the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2, the nonpareil of passionately charged music. Soloist Amir Farid outlined an interpretation distinguished by its assured urgency, making the most of the score’s exposed passages, slotting into the MSO’s eloquent accompaniment with a mature expertise. ... http://www.amirfarid.com/home/reviews-of-amir-farids-rach-2-on-valentines-day/ On 4th November 2008, Amir Farid presented his debut solo recital in London.  This was held at the beautiful 'St. Martin in the Fields' in Trafalgar Square, which is among London's most loved and important performance venues. The program included works by Brahms, Vine, Ravel, Maroufi and Prokofiev. http://www.amirfarid.com/home/amir-makes-his-london-solo-recital-debut/ Here's a YouTube clip of the brilliant pianist Leigh Harrold and myself on ABC TV's Sunday Arts program, aired on 3rd August 2008.  We play the opening of John Adams' 'Hallelujah Junction' for 2 pianos, and an interview to follow.  Enjoy! [coolplayer width="425" height="350" autoplay="0" loop="0" charset="GBK" download="0" mediatype=""] Amir Farid and Leigh ... http://www.amirfarid.com/home/amir-farid-and-leigh-harrold-on-sunday-arts/ Amir Farid's debut solo CD recording, on the 'Move Records' label, is in the final stages of production.  Please keep checking this website for details and news of its release! http://www.amirfarid.com/home/new-solo-cd-soon-to-be-released/ The Royal College of Music London, one of the world's most prestigious music institutions, will be Amir's new home for 10 months. Commencing September 2008, Amir will be undertaking postgraduate studies at the College with Professor Andrew Ball. Click here to view the RCM website. http://www.amirfarid.com/home/amir-to-study-in-london/