Ali Kian Yazdanfar

Ali Kian Yazdanfar maintains an active career not only as Principal Double Bass of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal but also as a soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue.

Although he began playing the bass at the age of seven, his interest in science and mathematics led him to earn a degree in physics from The Johns Hopkins University. Immediately after graduating, he won his first audition and joined the Houston Symphony. He went on to win three subsequent auditions — for the National Symphony in Washington, D.C., for Principal Bass with the San Francisco Symphony, and for Principal Bass with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, where he currently performs.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following:

• Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
• Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)