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Palak Chauhan
Piano Prodigy
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Palak Chauhan began her musical journey at the age of 5, displaying an extraordinary passion for the piano. She is currently a student at the KM Music Conservatory, where she is mentored by virtuoso pianist Dr. Surojeet Chatterji, an alumnus of the Moscow Conservatory and Niteen Dongare.
She stands out as one of India’s most promising young artists, widely recognized for her refined musicality, expressive depth, and exceptional poise on stage. She has performed at renowned venues such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Grand Concert Hall at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, New York University (Abu Dhabi), and NCPA, among others. She has won top honors in over 25 international piano competitions across the USA, UK, Italy, Austria, Canada, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the UAE.
Palak has had the honour of performing for some of the world’s most distinguished personalities, including the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu; legendary composer Mr. Andrew Lloyd Webber; and global music icons Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers and Sting.
Palak was invited to perform a solo concert at the Raphael Court of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London for the unveiling of a sculptural piano crafted by Ambika Hinduja and Edelweiss Pianos. The event was attended by several UK dignitaries, including Rt Hon Lucy Frazer (Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport), Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office), and legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Palak had the distinct honour of performing on a piano gifted by Dr. A.R. Rahman to Nagaland, at its unveiling ceremony during the TaFMA Excellence Awards, in the presence of the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio. She has also performed for U.S. Ambassador Mr. Eric Garcetti; Consul General Ms. Judith Ravin; Mr. Chris Hodges of the U.S. Embassy; and Consul General Mr. Taga Masayuki of the Japanese Embassy, Padma Bhushan Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, Mr. Kentaro Kawai (President of Kawai Pianos), Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi (Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India), philanthropist Mrs. Sudha Murty, and Mr. Mohit Chauhan (Cultural Envoy of Mongolia to India).
Notably, Palak is not just a performer but a conscientious artist. As part of her work with Teach For India, she teaches music to underprivileged children in a government school in Chennai. Among her most cherished recognitions is the repeated appreciation she has received from Dr. A.R. Rahman, who has shared her performances on social media - further affirming her place among India’s finest emerging talents.
Palak is now preparing to release her debut album, Across 88, featuring original piano compositions - one of which is already streaming - marking her formal entry into the world of recorded music. With discipline rooted in the Russian school of piano training and a heart attuned to Indian culture, Palak bridges East and West with every note she plays. With a global vision, she aspires to become India’s first internationally renowned lady concert pianist and to represent the nation on the world’s grandest musical stages.
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