This one-of-a-kind Symphony Orchestra in Australia is solely dedicated to performing Indian music, marking a new chapter in the country’s vibrant music scene
Introducing the Australian Indian Orchestra (AIO), a groundbreaking initiative founded by Sydney’s Nagaraj brothers with the aim of fostering cultural connections between Australians and Indians through music. This one-of-a-kind Symphony Orchestra in Australia is solely dedicated to performing Indian music, marking a new chapter in the country’s vibrant music scene.
Inaugurating its journey, the AIO is all set to present its first-ever concert titled “Sydney to Mumbai: A Symphonic Journey to Incredible India.” The event will take place at the renowned Verbrugghen Hall in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Sunday, August 13 at 5:00 pm.
The highlight of this much-anticipated concert is the fusion of Indian music with a majestic 60-piece Australian Symphony Orchestra, featuring local Sydney musicians as well as emerging talents from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Sydney Youth Orchestras. Leading this musical extravaganza are the talented Australian-Indian brothers, Sagar and Suraj Nagaraj.
Sagar Nagaraj, a skilled violinist, known for his performances with the Australian World Orchestra, expressed his excitement about this momentous collaboration between Australian and Indian musicians, hailing it as a landmark event for the country’s cultural music landscape.
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With its formation in 2023, the Australian Indian Orchestra aspires to be a cultural gem, fostering diversity and versatility in Australia’s musical fabric, and inspiring future generations of musicians both within the country and worldwide
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The AIO’s vision to unite hearts and souls through the power of music will undoubtedly resonate with audiences and create a harmonious bridge between two vibrant cultures
Meanwhile, Suraj Nagaraj, the brilliant conductor of the orchestra, has single-handedly arranged the captivating programme of Bollywood songs. His passion for merging the two cultures through music shines through as he shares his experience in creating the music scores for each Bollywood song, calling it both a challenge and a dream come true.
The concert will showcase the vocal talents of renowned Sydney-based artists such as Avijit Sarkar, Ruhani Dhillon, Vikas Kolar, and Rucha Lange, who will be accompanied by a lineup of in-demand Indian instrumentalists, including Abhijit Dan on tabla, R. Nagraj on sitar, Behzad Ansari on santour, Mayank Singh, and Vijendra on guitar, and Satyajeet Roy on keyboard and piano.
Expect an unforgettable experience as the concert blends the rich melodies of Bollywood’s most iconic songs from legendary artists like Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, and more. This symphonic fusion promises to be the Spectacle of the Year, leaving a lasting impact on both Australian and Indian music enthusiasts.
With its formation in 2023, the Australian Indian Orchestra aspires to be a cultural gem, fostering diversity and versatility in Australia’s musical fabric, and inspiring future generations of musicians both within the country and worldwide. The AIO’s vision to unite hearts and souls through the power of music will undoubtedly resonate with audiences and create a harmonious bridge between two vibrant cultures.
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