Hezarâvâz Ensemble (Founder, Composer, Conductor & Instrumentalist)

Azad Mirzapour founded the Hezarâvâz Ensemble in 2006, establishing it as an independent artistic project dedicated to original compositions inspired by Iranian and Kurdish musical traditions, with a strong focus on intercultural collaboration. As the ensemble’s founder, principal composer, conductor, and instrumentalist, Mirzapour has continuously shaped its artistic identity.

Among the ensemble’s most significant international performances are:

* Werkstatt der Kulturen, Berlin — 2012 & 2014

Original compositions by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Hossein Baharbin and Parvin Namazi

* Cosmopolite Scene, Oslo — 2014

Original compositions by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Faraj Alipour and Sahar Mohammadi

* Cosmopolite Scene, Oslo — 2025

Original compositions by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Adnan Karim

* Copenhagen — 2014

Original compositions by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Faraj Alipour and Sahar Mohammadi

* Gasteig Philharmonie, Munich / Termeh Festival

— 2017: Three performances within the Termeh Festival, featuring original compositions by Azad Mirzapour with vocals by Vahid Taj

— 2018: Featuring vocals by Master Shahram Nazeri

— 2019: Featuring vocals by Mojgan Shajarian

* Höst Konserthuset, Stockholm — 2024 & 2025

Original compositions by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Adnan Karim

* Hag Konserthall, Gothenburg — 2025

Original compositions by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Adnan Karim

Throughout its activity, the Hezarâvâz Ensemble has collaborated with a wide range of distinguished musicians, including:

Mehrdad Mirzapour, Hiva Khatib, Mahyar Tarrahi, Mehrzad A‘zami-Kia, Bahman Faryadres, Hamid Ghanbari, Babak Peymani, Samaneh Golkar, Negar E‘zazi, and Moein Taheri.

In addition to concert performances, the ensemble has worked closely with the Farhang Foundation on several notable productions, including:

* “MahaNegar”, presented during Nowruz celebrations — composed by Azad Mirzapour, featuring vocals by Mahdiyeh Mohammadkhani

* “Shabshodegan”, performed during Yalda Night ceremonies — featuring vocals by Vahid Taj

These activities represent only a portion of the ensemble’s extensive artistic output, which includes numerous concerts, recordings, and international cultural collaborations.