Trisha Virdi
Trisha Virdi
Composer, Orchestrator, Sound Designer
About
Trisha Virdi is a pianist and composer for concert and visual media whose work explores the intersection of music and storytelling. She began studying piano at the age of four in Tokyo, before attending the Berklee College of Music, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Film Scoring and minors in Video Game Scoring and Visual Culture and New Media Studies. She later completed a Master's degree in Music Composition at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, graduating with distinction.Her work spans concert music, film scoring, production, orchestration, arranging, and music preparation, collaborating with directors, composers, performers, and ensembles across a range of projects. Influenced by composers such as Debussy, Bach, Michael Giacchino, John Powell, and John Williams, she combines classical craftsmanship with a cinematic approach to create music that is both emotionally engaging and narratively driven.Alongside her composing career, Trisha is a passionate educator with experience teaching composition, music theory, ear training, and piano. Having lived and studied in Japan, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom, she brings an international perspective to both her creative practice and teaching.
Select Film Rescores
The Little Match Girl
Ito Junji Collection
Never rarely sometimes always
Shrek
Select Concert Works
Stolen Lullabies
Built from fragments of the pieces that shaped me, this piano concerto in 2 movements is a reflection on the repertoire I longed to have growing up. Everything borrowed, nothing truly stolen, until what remains is both familiar and entirely my own.
Cheshire Cat Smile
An orchestral exploration of wonder and distortion, Cheshire Cat Smile reimagines Alice in Wonderland as a journey from innocence to unraveling. Gentle, dreamlike textures give way to chaos and fragmentation, as the music drifts between curiosity, illusion, and quiet madness.
Instrumental
Electronic
Shrek 1m09 Recording Session
Eurydice
Chasing the Horizon (Brass Band) rehearsal
van Gogh
Trio for flute, oboe & Piano
The Sinfonietta (Overture global entertainment)
Omni music publishing-Peter Pan
Clare's law
Best Short Documentary- London Women Film Festival 2025
Official Selection- Sunderland Shorts Film Festival
Winner in the Network Round of the Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival
RTS Journalism Award 2026
Official Screening Selection- WOMEN X 2025
Best Student Film- WOMEN X 2025
Special Mention at London Seasonal Short Film FestivalFurther Nominations:
Best Northern Documentary Film 2025
Best Documentary- 17th Annual Lift-Off Season Awards (to be screened at Pinewood Studios February, 2027)
Directed by Phoebe Brooks
Music by Trisha Virdi
NEW'25 AN ARMED ROBBERY IN A PETROL STATION OFF THE A38
Writer: Samuel Bailey
Director: Ned Bennett
Royal Welsh College of music and drama
Further Credits:
Beyond the Cosplay: Composer
De La Cruz: Composer
After Hours: co-composer
Of Fire and Water- Editor (production and score spreads)
Argonauta- Typesetter
"The Old Swing Behind Our House" from "at Willows Edge" - Score spreads
Testimonials
Trisha composed a piece of music for the student film Ballerina in the Box, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her work was not only of exceptional quality but also delivered in a highly time-efficient manner. Her communication throughout the process was outstanding, making collaboration smooth and effortless. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
- Seth Culliford (Ballerina in a Box)
Trisha composed the score for my short documentary film and it was a pleasure working with her. Her communication throughout the project was excellent and she was committed to producing something we thought was perfect, creating many versions with tiny tweaks for us. She was entirely professional and incredibly talented which meant the final outcome is something I am so so happy with!
- Phoebe Brooks (Director, Clare's Law)
Working alongside Trisha has been a pleasure. From the moment she expressed interest in my short film, I knew I was in good hands. Our initial discussions were insightful, and Trisha demonstrated an understanding of my vision. When she presented the first iteration of the music after just a few weeks, I was impressed by the quality and direction. The collaboration flowed well as we exchanged feedback and fine-tuned the composition. The end result surpassed my expectations, adding depth and emotion to my film that I couldn't have achieved alone. I'm incredibly grateful for Trisha's work. My film has truly been elevated by her work, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
- Sebastian Barrero (Director, De La Cruz)