NAWAZ MIRAJKAR’S PORTFOLIO
Artistic achievements of Nawaz Mirajkar as a Performing Artist,
Composer, Conductor, Collaborator and Teacher since 1997.
Click on the Year Boxes to read the achievements.
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As founder and Artistic Director of the "Swarhythm Singapore" ensemble, directed and performed in the musical production “Laya Tarangini” at “Bhaskareeyam 2023 Performing Arts Festival” organized by Bhaskar Arts Academy, Singapore.
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Performed in the musical production “Tridhara” at Venu Swar Sammelan 2023 at Pune, India.
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As Artistic Director of the Indian Instrument Ensemble (IIE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), conceptualized and directed the musical ensemble for production “Inter/ Change” by Centre For Arts NUS as a part of NUS Arts Festival 2023, featuring collaboration of Chinese dance with Indian Instrument Ensemble.
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China, Chengdu: Performed with Ding Yi Music Company in collaboration with Sichuan Symphony Orchestra.
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Singapore: Geylang Serai Program – celebrating Hari Raya.
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Singapore: Arts in Your Neighbourhood – Indian & Sapnish collaboration with Flamenco Sin Fronteras at multiple locations to promote the arts (Singapore).
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Singapore: A Disappearing Number (NUS) – provided the soundtrack to this play.
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Singapore: Cool Classics – performance at Esplanade.
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Singapore: Mentored and appeared as a panellist for the Sur Taal Sangam Zee TV Music Competition.
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Singapore: Chakra-thon – a series of music concerts that highlighted different raagas (Indian melodies) and their moods throughout the cycle of one day.
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Singapore: The Sound of Drums – collaboration with Bradell Heights Symphony Orchestra.
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China: Represented Singapore at the Chengdu International Music Festival 2018.
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Singapore: Soul Journey – in collaboration with Siong Leng Musical Association.
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Singapore: Tabla & Sheng Duet – performed with Grammy award winning musician Wu Tong (member of the Silk Road Ensemble) in collaboration with Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
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Singapore: Mix it Up – in collaboration with Shanta Rathi.
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Singapore: “Agni” – composed and performed in collaboration with Flamenco Sin Fronteras for Arts in Your Neighbourhood project organised by NAC.
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Singapore: Proud Awards 2018 – Kathak & Flamenco collaboration with television telecast.
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Singapore: River Hongbao Festival 2018 – composed and performed.
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India, Pune: Kalashree Sangeet Mahotsav – performed in a sarangi, flute & tabla trio.
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Singapore: ASEAN – INDIA Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2018 – conducted and performed drumming ensemble for inaugural festivities.
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India, Pune: Sangeet Viraasat – accompanied great vocalist Pandit Shaunak Abhisheki.
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India, Pune: Sadhana Yuva Sangeet Mahotsav – accompanied flute artiste Deepak Bhanuse.
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Singapore: “Chakra-thon” Kala Chakra series – collaboration with flute, sarangi & Hindustani vocalists.
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Singapore: Esplanade Community Drumming Workshop: conducted workshop on Indian Percussion & Rhythms.
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Singapore: “Swarhythm” – composed, collaborated and performed for the Mid Autumn Festival organised by NAC at Gardens by the Bay.
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Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & Penang: Anthar Agni – Singapore & Malaysian tour of original composition and orchestration of the entire production.
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Singapore: “Journey of Time” Singapore Night Festival – produced and coordinated Kathak & Flamenco collaboration with live music for the festival.
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Singapore: Potpourri IV – chamber music concert with students of School of the Arts Singapore.
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Singapore: Passion Arts Festival 2017 – composed, conducted and produced multicultural percussion ensemble.
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Thailand: ASEAN Traditional Music & Dance Forum: conducted workshop on Indian Percussion & Rhythms.
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Singapore: 40th Celebrations – performed “Monsoon” in collaboration with Singapore Wind Symphony Orchestra.
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Singapore: “Water” - A musical tribute – composed, produced and performed for Arts in Your Neighbourhood project organised by NAC.
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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Tyagaraja Tansen Music Festival - accompanied musical legend Dr. T.V Gopalakrishnan & Pandit Shaunak Abhisheki.
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India, Pune: Kalashree Music Festival 2017 – performed and received Kalashree Yuva Puraskar award.
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India, Pune: Swar Trinaad – collaboration with flute, santoor & slide guitar.
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India, Goa: Samudra at Serendipity Arts Festival – collaborated with Kuchipudi dancer Amrita Lahiri.
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Singapore: Naad Brahma – accompanied Sarod artiste Sanjay Chakrabarty at NUS.
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Malaysia & Australia: Feet on Fire at DiverseCity Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival & Swan Festival of Lights (SFOL) composed original music and performed collaboration with Kathak and Flamenco dancers.
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Singapore: The Drum – acted in a short film premiere at Silver Arts Festival.
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Singapore: Moon Conversations – composed, collaborated and performed for the Mid Autumn Festival organised by NAC at Gardens by the Bay.
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Singapore: Home Sweet Home: A migrant worker showcase – composed and arranged segment for migrant workers.
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Singapore: Sangeet Sayamkaal: Music of the Dusk - accompanied Dr Dhananjay Daithankar.
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India, Pune: Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Mahotsav - accompanied Sarang Kulkarni.
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Singapore: Tabla-Sitar Recital - accompanied Pandit Chandranath Bhattacharya performed at Indian Heritage Center.
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Singapore: Raag Rang: An Evening of Hindustani Music with Shri Sudhakar Chavan.
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Singapore: Flamenco: Journey through Time collaborated with Flamenco Sin Fronteras at Chijmes
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Singapore: The Colour of Rain – collaboration with piano, mandolin & flute with Anil Srinivasan, Rakesh Chaurasia & U Rajesh at Esplanade Concert Hall.
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Singapore: Anthar Agni – conceived, composed and orchestrated the entire musical production.
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Singapore: Kalaa Utsavam Community Workshop: conducted workshop on Indian Percussion & Rhythms.
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Singapore: Alapadma: The Lotus Unfolds – a collaboration with Apsara Arts Company.
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Singapore: Prath Sangeet: Music of the Morning accompanied Sunil Avachat (flute) and Sarang Kulkarni (sarod).
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Singapore: Swara Sandhya: Confluence of Sunset Melodies accompanied Shakir Khan and Srividya Sriram.
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Singapore: Performed in John Tavener’s Flood of Beauty at Esplanade Concert Hall.
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Singapore: Krishna Rajani: Melodies on a Moonlit Night.
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Singapore: Swara Prabhat: A musical awakening accompanying Ustad Usman Khan.
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Singapore: Taal Express – conceived, composed and orchestrated the entire production.
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Singapore: Khayyam’s Rubaiyat: Echoes in Dance in collaboration with Raka Maitra at Esplanade Theater Studio.
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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Tyagaraja Tansen Music Festival.
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India, Singapore, Malaysia & Australia: Damaru: Pulse of Universal Music – International tour, original composition and orchestration.
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Singapore: Khayyam’s Rubaiyat: Echoes in Dance in collaboration with Raka Maitra at Esplanade Theater Studio.
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South Korea, Seoul: Collaboration IV: Harmony with Percussion.
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Singapore, Jagruti: debut solo tabla performance/graduation of Lalit Kumar Ganesh, a tabla student of TFA trained by Nawaz Mirajkar.
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Taiwan, Taipei: Taipei County Sin Huang International, Drum Art Festival, Taiwan Youth Olympic games.
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Singapore: Tabla workshop at School of the Arts.
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Singapore: Kalaa-Utsav at recital studio, Esplanade.
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Singapore: Laberinto Flamenco Festival at Chijme’s.
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Singapore: ‘East meets West’ organised by Asian Civilazation.
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India, Pune: ‘Taal Vishwa’ Music Festival.
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Singapore: ‘Dream of Drums’ at Esplanade, concourse under the theme, Around the World’.
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Singapore: Camino-Flamenco Festival at DBS Auditorium.
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Singapore: Kala-Utsav with South East Asia’s leading, Sitarist, Samuel Dass at Esplanade.
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Singapore: Night Festival with Siong Leng Musical Association at Singapore Management University (SMU).
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Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur Music Festival (Composed and arranged, ‘Hasya’ - a musical ensemble, which was featured on Vasantham Central (Mediacorp Indian Channel) under ‘Navarasa’ series).
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Singapore: ‘Water’ a musical tribute for Singapore Arts Festival (composer and director).
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China, Fujian Xiamen: International Nanyin Concert.
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Singapore: An Interview on Mediacorp, Lush 99.5 on Arts Education programme.
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Singapore: Rhythm in unity organised by IAES at Teck Ghee Community Club.
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As founder and Artistic Director of the "Swarhythm Singapore" ensemble, directed and performed in the musical production “Laya Tarangini” at “Bhaskareeyam 2023 Performing Arts Festival” organized by Bhaskar Arts Academy, Singapore.
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Performed in the musical production “Tridhara” at Venu Swar Sammelan 2023 at Pune, India.
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As Artistic Director of the Indian Instrument Ensemble (IIE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), conceptualized and directed the musical ensemble for production “Inter/ Change” by Centre For Arts NUS as a part of NUS Arts Festival 2023, featuring collaboration of Chinese dance with Indian Instrument Ensemble.
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Singapore: ‘Dancer’s in collaboration’ with Danny Tan at Kallang Theatre.
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Japan: ‘Taal Express’- a musical journey through India for Singapore Arts Festival Asia Major, (the group) represented Singapore in Japan to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries in Japan.
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Singapore: Composed music for a musical (10 days of mourning), Next wave of original Singapore Musicals.
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Singapore: ‘Energy Singapore’ - Percussion Festival by Singapore Chinese Orchestra for National Day concert.
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Singapore: Fund raising concert for Tsunami victims, ‘Anjali’ and a concert tribute to Bharat Ratna, M S Subhalakshmi at Kallang Theatre presided by President S R Nathan.
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Singapore: ‘Yoga in Asia Conference’ music presentation at Raffles Town Club.
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Singapore: ‘Birds seen at Istana’ - book launch by President S R Nathan, music ensemble on birds.
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Singapore: ‘Tempo Majulah’ by Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
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Singapore: 4th National Indian Music Competition - both Junior and senior category 1st prize won by 3 of Nawaz’s students.
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Australia: Tabla workshop at Murdoch University.
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Singapore: Performed at the Open house at Esplanade, Concourse.
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Singapore: National University of Singapore (NUS) fund raising programme - YATHA.
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Malaysia, Malacca: Percussion Duet at Multimedia University of Malaysia.
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Singapore: ‘Nanyang Musical Voyage’ with Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
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Singapore: Collaboration with Singapore Indian Fine Arts - Music Festival.
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As founder and Artistic Director of the "Swarhythm Singapore" ensemble, directed and performed in the musical production “Laya Tarangini” at “Bhaskareeyam 2023 Performing Arts Festival” organized by Bhaskar Arts Academy, Singapore.
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Performed in the musical production “Tridhara” at Venu Swar Sammelan 2023 at Pune, India.
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As Artistic Director of the Indian Instrument Ensemble (IIE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), conceptualized and directed the musical ensemble for production “Inter/ Change” by Centre For Arts NUS as a part of NUS Arts Festival 2023, featuring collaboration of Chinese dance with Indian Instrument Ensemble.
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Singapore: Received a Guinness Book of World Record at Singapore Kolam Ayer Community Club.
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Singapore: Singapore Arts Festival.
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Singapore: Heritage Festival at Fort Canning.
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Singapore: Lunch time concert ‘Arts in the City’ performed with Rhythm Masala.
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Singapore: ‘Cosmic Vibration’ at Victoria Theatre music collaboration with world renowned drummer ShivaMani and musician Louis Banks organised by Sri Sembaga Vinayagar Temple.
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Singapore: Music presentation for Rotary Club at Pan Pacific.
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Singapore: Drum ensemble, composed and performed for National Day, at Marina Bay.
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Singapore: North Indian Musical Evening, Singapore Polo Club.
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Singapore: Cultural performance for Rotary Club, Temple of Fine Arts, Singapore.
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Singapore: Featured in Tamil documentary, Channel 12 (TCS) ‘Yean?’ (Why?).
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Singapore: ‘Deepakalanjali’ at transit launch, Singapore Changi Airport in conjunction with Deepavali.
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As founder and Artistic Director of the "Swarhythm Singapore" ensemble, directed and performed in the musical production “Laya Tarangini” at “Bhaskareeyam 2023 Performing Arts Festival” organized by Bhaskar Arts Academy, Singapore.
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Performed in the musical production “Tridhara” at Venu Swar Sammelan 2023 at Pune, India.
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As Artistic Director of the Indian Instrument Ensemble (IIE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), conceptualized and directed the musical ensemble for production “Inter/ Change” by Centre For Arts NUS as a part of NUS Arts Festival 2023, featuring collaboration of Chinese dance with Indian Instrument Ensemble.
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Singapore: Festival of Asian Performing Arts at Fort Canning.
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Singapore: Featured in TCS Channel 12 programme, ‘Kalai Valarum Iddangal’ (talent growing areas).
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Performed in the music-dance production “The Indigo Jackal Tale” at Esplanade Recital Studio as a part of Kala Utsavam art festival organized by Esplanade Theatres, Singapore.
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Conceptualised the unique concept – “Raga Uttar Dakshin” and performed at Esplanade Concourse with local musicians to bring together, North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) classical music into a cohesive piece that celebrates the musical expansiveness of the Indian subcontinent.
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Performed with GIMA Band at National Library Board’s (NLB) Donors Appreciation Night.
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Directed and performed to a full house audience during all the three (3) performances of ‘Singapore Rhapsodies’ by Swarhythm Singapore, at the ‘Date with Tradition 2022’ as part of Singapore Night Festival.
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Was nominated as an Adjudicator at the prestigious Singapore Youth Festival (SYF 2022) for Instrument Ensemble.
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Performed in a Tabla-Violin Jugalbandi at “Guru Vandana” organized by Swarashaily, Singapore.
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As adjunct faculty at Singapore School of Arts (SOTA), mentored and directed SOTA’s Indian Fusion Ensemble for the musical production “Silk Road Rhapsodies” produced by Ding Yi Music Company in collaboration with SOTA.
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Performed in the musical production “Singapore Medley” with GIMA Band to celebrate Racial Harmony Day.
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Performed in the musical production, “Stories from Asia” presented by The Modulah Collective at “Our Tampines Hub”. The event was also live streamed on Facebook Live.
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Performed in the online musical production “Stories from Singapore” in collaboration with local musicians, supported by National Arts Council (NAC).
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As Artistic Director of the Indian Instrument Ensemble (IIE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), curated and directed the production “Bodhi – The Awakening” as a part of NUS Arts Festival 2022.
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Mentored and directed an ensemble of young musicians in the programme “Swar Yuva” organized by Esplanade Theatres, Singapore.
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Conceptualized, composed and performed in the musical production “Bhumi Pranaam” exploring the beauty and significance of Mother Earth, reflecting the intertwined relationship between humankind and nature at Esplanade Concert Hall as part of the prestigious arts festival Kala Utsavam organized by Esplanade Theatres.
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Offered a musical presentation composed by me, for Siglap South IAEC’s online programme “Care, Share and Gift” to celebrate Deepavali.
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Performed in “Gathering” - inaugural concert of Percussion Association of Singapore (PAOS) at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCC).
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Performed with Sin Fronteras in the programme “Amor-Rati”, a collaboration between Kathak and Flamenco dance
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Performed in the video production “River of Harmony – GIMA Band & Friends” with GIMA band to commemorate the Racial Harmony Day.
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Composed music for the digital production dance video “Reflections” for Kalpavriksha Fine Arts.
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Performed in Temple of Fine Arts production featured in ChitSabha “Hope” (Singapore)
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Artistic direction of “Varnajaalam” orchestra of the Indian Instrument Ensemble (IIE) at National University of Singapore (NUS).
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Produced and mentored a new young multicultural ensemble Yuva SinhaNaad for the March On Fest by Esplanade (Singapore)
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Produced NUS Ensemble digital production “Mandala” (Singapore)
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Curated for Chakrathon Series digital program featured during Kalaa Utsavam by Esplanade (Singapore)
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Performed “Tabla Tales” with my son Aliraza Mirajkar for Octoburst by Esplanade (Singapore)
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Performed in digital production Garden of the East X Home with Siong Leng Musical Association (Singapore)
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Performed in digital production for Singapore National Day Concert with Singapore Chinese Orchestra (Singapore)
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Launched first online digital production by my band, SwaRhythm as a tribute to the citizens of Singapore during the Covid-19 crisis (Singapore)
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Swarhythm – A Musical Journey From Traditional to Contemporary – Led my band “Swarhythm” in this performance at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore
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Performed at Uttarpara Basant Bahar (Kolkata)