Sharat Chandra Srivastava (born 17 October 1971) is a North Indian classical violinist and music composer. He represents the Senia gharana.

Early life and training

Srivastava was born in New Delhi on 17 October 1971. He started learning violin at the age of 7 from his grandfather, the renowned North Indian violinist Pt Joi Srivastava.

Career

He has been performing

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for over 25 years. He was part of India's premier rock band

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for 12 years. He left Parikrama in 1999 and started the Delhi-based fusion band called Mrigya. He is also a member of the world music quartet India Alba. He is a recipient of the National Scholarship from the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India. In 1998, he performed with Sting in an all acoustic set at the Channel V awards held at New Delhi. He has also performed with Ustad

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, Pt. Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pt.

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and many other stalwarts.

As a teacher

Sharat has taught Indian classical violin at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi from 1999 to 2007. He has conducted masterclasses at the University of Edinburgh, Royal Scotland Academy of Music and Drama, University of Stratclythe, Glasgow, Scotland. Additionally, he has conducted workshops in Winterthur University, Switzerland and Casa de la India, Valladolid, Spain.

Performance in music festivals

* Yuva Mahotsava by Sahitya Kala Parishad * Little Chilli Festival (London) * Singapore Arts Festival * Druga Godba Festival * Canada National Day (Toronto) * Edinburgh Fringe Festival * Dubai Jazz Festival * Khajuraho Millennium Festival (India) * The Great Arc Festival * New Zealand Arts Festival, 2004 * India Meets Spain, 2006 * Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, Gwalior, India (2016)

As a composer

* Music composer for the documentary ''Lime Buildings Breathe'' by Satyen Wanchoo. * Music composer for the dance drama ''Game of Dice'' by Sadhya * Music composer for the dance drama ''Natraj – the Lord of Dance'' by Sadhya * Music composer for

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's ''Stand Up, Make Noise'' programme on 18 September 2010 featuring a 100-piece Indian instrumental orchestra * Music composer for ICCR website * Music composer for the dance drama ''Maharaas'' by Lokchhanda * Music composer for the television serial 'Ek Tha Rusty' telecast on Doordarshan National * Music composer and conductor for the cultural programme of the India Africa Summit 2015 held on 29 October 2015 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi * Music composer for the Jai Hind light and sound show at Red Fort, New Delhi

Strings of the World

Sharat is the festival director of Strings of the World — a world music festival dedicated to string instruments. It was held in New Delhi in the month of November from 2012 till 2015, and featured award-winning string players from Norway and Scotland. The fifth edition of Strings of the World was held at NCPA in Mumbai in October 2019

Discography

Reels and Ragas
India Alba
High Beyond
India Alba
East Blends West
Various artists, Virgin Music India, 2011
No Passport Control

Perseverance Records Perseverance Records is a record label which releases film scores on CD and online. Releases are usually accompanied by extensive booklets. Extras, such as audio interviews with composers, are also sometimes included. Discography * *''No Pass ...

, 2021

Collaborations with other musicians

* Igor Bezget *

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(on the track 'No Passport Control')

Style

Sharat's training under his guru/grandfather, the renowned violinist Pandit Joi Srivastava, has made him proficient in the 'Dhrupad-Ang', a style unique to this Gharana under the Guru-Shishya Parampara.

Awards and nominations

* Nomination for best music debut at GIMA Music Awards 2012

Interviews

* Washington Bangla Radio, 06/12/2012

References

External links

official site

Lime Buildings Breathe

UNDP Concert at Purana Quila on 18 September 2010

Maharaas by LokchhandaA Musical

Journey on Career Ahead Magazine
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