PALAK CHAUHAN - A Western Classical Pianist
Palak Chauhan is a 15-year-old Western Classical Pianist from Chennai, India. She embarked on her musical journey at the age of 5, displaying exceptional passion for the piano. Currently, she is enrolled as a student at Dr AR Rahman's KM Music Conservatory, where she is nurtured under the tutelage of the virtuoso Pianist, Dr Surojeet Chatterji, an alumnus of Moscow Conservatory and Mr Niteen Dongare, an exceptional pianist.
Her array of achievements comprises national and international Piano competitions spanned across USA, Italy, London, Austria, Canada, Malaysia and UAE. She has been honoured with the Global Kids Achievers Awards and the Child Prodigy Award along with being a TEDx speaker and a Teach For India Volunteer teaching Music in a Government School in Chennai.
Palak was bestowed with the honour of performing at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, for the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. This prestigious occasion was orchestrated under the Ministry of Culture with a distinguished audience in attendance such as Mrs Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India), philanthropist Mrs Sudha Murty, Dr A R Rahman, Mr Imtiaz Ali, Mr Mohit Chauhan (Cultural Envoy of Mongolia in India) and other ministers and defence personnel.
Palak was invited to perform a solo concert at the Rafael Court of the renowned Victoria & Albert Museum in London, marking the unveiling of the exquisite sculptural piano crafted by Edelweiss Pianos. The audience was adorned with the presence of eminent dignitaries, including the illustrious composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, RT Hon Lucy Frazer (Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, UK), Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK). Notable figures, such as the Hindujas, the Jindals, the Mittals, and an array of other luminaries, lent their aura to the occasion.
She had the honour of performing for US Ambassador Eric Garcetti and Consul General Judith Ravin of the US Embassy. Her captivating performance earned high praise from both. She had the privilege of performing for the Jonas Brothers and Sting at the gathering hosted by Mr Adar Poonawalla (CEO of the Serum Institute of India). She had the opportunity to perform for Oscar and Grammy Award Winner Dr AR Rahman at his residence, leaving an indelible impression. She has been associated with Nagaland Brillante Piano Festival since 2019 as the youngest guest performer at the festival. Noteworthy indeed, her performance captivated the attention of the world-renowned pianist, Mr Lang Lang, who shared her talent on his Instagram as part of the celebrated Piano Day 2020.
Alongside, Palak also indulges in programming music using Logic Pro during her leisure time and has been diligently studying Hindustani Classical since the age of 6. Her aspiration transcends geographical boundaries as she dreams of showcasing her musical skills on a global stage, proudly representing India, in the realm of the piano.
Latest CONCERTS
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN, DELHI
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
TED TALK AT KALA MANDIR, KOLKATA
VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON
TED TALK AT KALA MANDIR, KOLKATA
ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 – 1st prize at 'Four Notes International Piano Competition' (Abu Dhabi)
2023 – Outstanding Musicality Prize at 'Franz Schubert International Music Competition'
2023 – Platinum certificate at 'Franz Schubert International Music Competition'
2023 – 1st prize at 'Vivaldi International Music Competition'
2023 – Silver certificate at 'London Young Musician' (London)
2023 – Gold certificate at 'Manchester International Music Competition' (Manchester)
2023 – Excellent Interpretation Award at 'Manchester International Music Competition' (Manchester)
2023 – 2nd runner-up at 'Super Kids Competition' by RCC (Chennai)
2022 – 1st prize at a Talent Hunt Competition by SSPJS (South India)
2021 – Gold medal at ‘Grand Maestro International Music Competition’ (Canada)
2021 – 1st prize at 'Four Notes International Piano Competition' (Abu Dhabi)
2021 – 3rd prize at Medici International Music Competition (London)
2021 – Gold certificate at 'Appassionato Quebec Youth Music Festival' (Quebec - Canada)
2021 – Silver medal at 'Global International Music Competition' (Canada)
2021 – Bronze medal at ‘North American Virtuoso International Music Competition’ (North America)
2020 – Outstanding Performer at ‘Putra International Piano Competition’
2021 – Bronze medal at ‘Quebec International Music Competition’ (Quebec – Canada)
2020 – 2nd prize at ‘BTHVN2020, 250 Years of Beethoven, Goethe Institut’ (South Asia)
2020 – 1st prize at ‘JITO’s JGT 2.0’ (India)
2019 – Top finalist at ‘Kawai Junior Piano Competition’ (India)
2020 – Ranked in the top 10 junior pianists at ‘1st World Piano E-Competition Napolinova’ (Italy)
2018:2019 – Top scorer in ‘Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Exam,’ London (ABRSM)
2018 – 1st runner-up at ‘Casio – The Pianist’ (Tamilnadu) – Featured in Score Magazine (March’19 Issue)
Features & Recognition
01 Oct 2024 – Felicitated with the IWA Music Award 2024 by Mrs Vidya Singh (Princess of Vijayanagaram) on International Music Day 2024 by the International Women’s Association
28 Sep 2024 – Invited to participate in a panel discussion (Nurturing Giftedness)along with Lydian Nadhaswaram at Brillante Piano Festival 2024 at Prestige Centre of Performing Arts, Benguluru
18 Sep 2024 – Featured by Teach For India on their social media handles as one of the path breaking volunteers teaching music to less fortunate children
29 Jul 2024 – Featured in The Telegraph as the youngest speaker at EDGE
08 Jun 2024 – Best Youth Artist Award at the Rotary Capital Awards
02 Mar 2024 – Featured in Hindustan Times (Mumbai Issue) for TEDxGateway at NCPA, Mumbai
Dec 2023 – Featured in Hello India Magazine for the solo concert “Harmony of Nature” at Victoria & Albert Museum, London
08 Dec 2023 – Featured in Times of India Newspaper (Delhi Issue) for performing at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu and other dignitaries
24 Nov 2023 – Dr AR Rahman shared Palak’s performance video on his Instagram which garnered immense love and appreciation from all around the world
31 Oct 2023 – World Online Music Competitions Organization (WOMCO) Certificate in recognition of outstanding multi-awards achievement, having won 3 competitions between Oct 2022 and Oct 2023
21 Jun 2023 – Felicitated on World Music Day at the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Summit and Awards by the Minister of Milk & Dairy Development Tamil Nadu, Mr Mano Thangaraj
15 Oct 2022 – Meritorious Performance in Music Award at Rajasthan Association Tamil Nadu, awarded by Mr BK Ravi, IPS (DGP – Fire & Rescue Services Tamilnadu)
25 Sep 2022 – Dr AR Rahman shared Palak’s performance video on his Instagram which garnered immense love and appreciation from all around the world
18 Sep 2022 – Awarded ‘The Star Performer’ by Mr Taga Masayuki (Consul General of Japan) at Amir Khusro Sangeet Academy
21 Jun 2020 – Featured in TAFMA’s ‘World Music Day 2020’ Social Media Features alongside Dr A R Rahman and other musicians
26 Aug 2022 – Young Achievers Award from Rotary & Annettes Club Bharathi, Chennai
Nov 2021 – Featured in Serenade Magazine for Brillante Nagaland Piano Festiva
Mar 2019 – Featured in Score Magazine for Casio – The Pianist
22 Oct 2021 – Global Kids Achievers Award
18 Sep 2021 – The Child Prodigy Award
07 Jan 2021 & 16 Jul 2021 – Featured in Patrika Newspaper (Tamilnadu Issue)
28 Mar 2020 – World’s renowned Pianist Mr Lang Lang shared Palak’s piano performance on his Instagram stories for Piano Day 2020 celebrations.
2 Aug 2021 – Dr AR Rahman shared an appreciation message on his Instagram and Twitter for winning Gold Certificate at Appassionato Quebec Youth Music Festival (Quebec - Canada)
5 Jul 2021 – Dr AR Rahman shared an appreciation message on his Facebook and Twitter for winning the Bronze Medal at North American Virtuoso International Music Competition (North America)
Noteworthy Performances
01 Oct 2024 – Invited to perform a solo concert by International Women’s Association for International Music Day 2024.
31 Jul 2024 – Selected to perform at the Young Talent Concert at NCPA, Mumbai
22 Jul 2024 – Invited to speak and perform for 2000+ students of Ashok Hall Group of Schools (Birla schools) at Kala Mandir, Kolkata
26 May 2024 – Performed at the New York University Abu Dhabi at the Awards ceremony of Four Notes International Piano Competition
17 Mar 2024 – Performed for Bazm-e-Gulzar at Plenary Hall - Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The stage was shared by Gulzar Sahab, Prem Chopra and Mohit Chauhan. The audience included Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India) and many ministers and dignitaries
02 Mar 2024 – Invited to perform at the TedxGateway 2024 at NCPA, Mumbai
29 Jan 2024 – Performed for the Asia Society India gathering hosted by Mrs Sangita Jindal (Chairperson of JSW Foundation). The audience included Mr Yasufumi Nakamori (Director of the Asia Society Museum and Vice President of Arts and Culture), Mr Nadir Godrej (Managing Director of Godrej Industries), Mr Achim Fabig (the German Consulate General Mumbai), alongside numerous other eminent personalities associated with the Asia Society
27 Jan 2024 – Performed for Jonas Brothers and Sting at a gathering hosted by Mr Adar Poonawalla (CEO of the Serum Institute of India)
07 Dec 2023 – Performed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture (Government of India). The audience included Mrs Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India), Mrs Sudha Murty (Philanthropist), Dr A R Rahman (Oscar and Grammy Winner Music Composer), Mr Imtiaz Ali (renowned Film Director), Mr Mohit Chauhan (Singer, Cultural Envoy of Mongolia in India) and many other ministers and Defence personnel
18 Oct 2023 – Performed a solo concert at the renowned Victoria & Albert Museum, London for the unveiling of the exquisite sculptural piano crafted by Edelweiss under the creative guidance of Ms. Ambika Hinduja. The audience was adorned with the presence of Andrew Lloyd Webber, RT Hon Lucy Frazer (Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, UK), Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK), the Hindujas, the Jindals, the Mittals, and an array of other luminaries
06 Oct 2023 – Performed for Ms Shaheen Mistry (Founder, Teach for India) and her team
01 Oct 2023 – Invited by TAFMA to be the youngest guest performer at Nagaland’s Brillante Piano Festival 2023. The event was graced by Mr Neiphiu Rio (Chief Minister of Nagaland)
21 Jun 2023 – Performed at the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Summit and Awards presided over by the Minister of Milk & Dairy Development Tamil Nadu, Mr Mano Thangaraj
16 Jun 2023 – Performed for the US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti and Consul General of USA, Judith Ravin along with other delegates from the US Embassy and Consulates in India
06 May 2023 – Performed for the Street Child Cricket World Cup Players (Street Child United) – 168 street-connected children, 21 teams representing 15 countries
06 Apr 2023 – Performed at the celebrations of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff, one of the greatest Russian pianists and composers of all time. The audience included the Dewan to the Prince of Arcot, the delegates from the Russian House (Delhi and Chennai) and many other dignitaries
25 Sep 2022 – Performed for Dr AR Rahman to his residence
13 Nov 2022 & 29 Jun 2024 – Invited to be the guest performer by K4C International Music Conservatory
31 Oct 2019 & 17 Dec 2021 – Invited by TAFMA to be the youngest guest performer at Nagaland’s Brillante Piano Festival 2019 & 2021
30 Mar 2019 – Performed at the Top Scorers Concert for ‘Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Exam,’ London (ABRSM)
MASTERCLASS & WORKSHOPs
08 Apr 2023 – Conducting Workshop by Maestro Alvin Seville Arumugam (Music Director of the South Asian Symphony Orchestra and London’s Nimrod Orchestra)
13 Jun 2019 – Workshop by Ivan Kalatay and Danila Efremov from the Embassy of Musical Mastery Russia
MEMORIES
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