Poised,
sensitive, humble and exceptionally talented - that is Rahul Sharma, the
younger son of Santoor maestro Padma Vibhusan Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. At the
age of twelve, Rahul started learning the Santoor along with training in vocal
music and percussion (Tabla) from his father.
Today,
Rahul is amongst one of the most sought after young musicians not just in India
but across the globe. His clear understanding of the various aspects of Indian
Classical music is deep - and this is evident in his approach towards the
delicate unfolding of a raga through alap and then weaving through the
intricate rhythmic time cycles.
Rahul
has assisted his father with music compositions for such blockbuster Hindi
movies as "Chandni", "Lamhe" and "Darr". In 2002, Rahul debuted as the music
director for "Mujhse Dosti Karoge", directing legends such as Lata Mangeshkar.
In addition, Rahul has composed music with Richard Clayderman, a Pianist of
great stature on a collaborative project called "The Confluence".
As
a maestro in the making, Rahul is the rightful torch bearer responsible for
taking this once-considered folk instrument of the mountains called the Santoor
to unparalleled heights.
New
Releases
Rhyme Records -
first with North Indian Classical & Bengali recordings using 24 bit/96 kHz
digital technology with 3-D surround sound.
Mystic
Winds - Flute, Tabla and Pakhawaj
Recorded Live
Kyabaat
- a Fusion Album with various instruments like Sarod, Bass Guitar, etc
Lingering
Emotions
featuring Kushal Das and Pt.Kumar Bose