Saeed Foroughi

Saeed Foroughi is a well-known Canadian multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer. Saeed is conductor of Rumi ensemble and Celtic meditation in Halifax. He plays Classical and Irish flute, Celtic harp, Santur (Hammered Dulcimer) and Setar. Following his graduation from Trinity College of London, he was principal flutist for Portuguese Symphony.

Saeed has recorded and performed throughout Canada. He has appeared in many international festivals, and has completed a tour of Japan and England and Western Canada.

For the past few years, Saeed has been touring the Maritimes to celebrate and share art and education across the Provence with music of “Turlough O’Carolan” as well as classical Persian music.