Taylors' Pupil Fuses Eastern and Western Music in New Albums
In the summer this year, I've had the opportunity to produce and release two albums.
My first album, "Il Primo," is a collection of Western classical compositions spanning from the 16th century onwards. This album features renowned composers such as Handel, Mozart, Caccini, Purcell, Fauré, Poulenc, and Puccini. I've always been fascinated by the history and diversity of Western classical music, and I wanted to explore a wide range of repertoire.
Writes Aarnav H (Divs)
My other album, "East Meets West," takes a different approach. Here, I've reimagined Western classical pieces by arranging them in the Indian Carnatic form. This project was inspired by the work of 18th-century composer Muthuswamy Dikshitar, and it allowed me to bridge the gap between two musical traditions I love. It was a challenge, but also incredibly rewarding to find ways to blend the intricate melodies of Carnatic music with the rich harmonies of Western classical.
The release of these albums has been an exciting time. I've had the opportunity to share my music with a wider audience through interviews in publications like "The Indian Express - Indulge" and "Bengaluru Express," and on radio stations like Red FM 93.5 and Radio Indigo 91.9.