Peyman Farzinpour is a conductor, composer, multimedia producer, and arts entrepreneur whose career has been shaped by curiosity and creative risk. His work moves easily between classical tradition and new ideas, often blending music with multimedia, visual art, and performance.
Farzinpour’s journey began with a strong academic and artistic foundation. He attended the Windward School before pursuing studies at Johns Hopkins University and the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where he balanced English Literature with guitar and composition. He later earned a master’s degree in music composition and conducting from UC Davis, followed by a doctorate in orchestral conducting from the Civica Scuola di Musica Claudio Abbado in Milan, Italy.
His professional career started with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and expanded at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where he served as Director of New Music. There, he created innovative concert programs that earned national recognition for adventurous contemporary music programming.
Over the years, Farzinpour has led orchestras and ensembles across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has served as Music Director and Conductor of Erato Philharmonia, the Rivers Symphony Orchestra, and the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra, and as Conductor-in-Residence with Opera Cabal in New York City. He is currently the Executive and Artistic Director of ENSEMBLE / PARALLAX and Sinfonietta Notturna, as well as Director of Farzinpour Creative Music & Multimedia Ventures.
As a composer and educator, he has shared his work and knowledge at major institutions, including Berklee College of Music and UMass Dartmouth. His music has been performed internationally, and his career continues to reflect a deep belief in collaboration, exploration, and bringing bold ideas to life.