Rekesh Chauhan BEM is a British Indian pianist and music composer.[1]
Rekesh Chauhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | London |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Leicester |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, music composer |
| Awards | NIAA Young Musician of the Year |
Education edit
Chauhan studied Economics at the University of Leicester.[2]
Career edit
Chauhan combines eastern and western musical styles.[3] He has performed at both the Royal Albert Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall and collaborated with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,[4] Talvin Singh and Soumik Datta.[5][6] Chauhan has released two studio albums. His debut classical album Beyond Roots was featured by BBC Radio.[7][8]
Honours, awards and recognition edit
Chauhan was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to music, charity and mental health in the British Asian community, particularly during Covid-19.[9]
- Alumnus of the Year 2019 Award by Leicester University[10]
- Young Musician of the Year 2018 at the National Indian Art Awards held at Queen Elizabeth Hall[11]
References edit
- ^ "Rekesh Chauhan reveals 'Fragile' side!". Urban Asian. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Energising Through Creative Beats". Asian Voice. Retrieved 2 January 2020 – via issuu.
- ^ "Beyond Roots with Pianist Rekesh Chauhan". DESIblitz. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ Mohite, Prajakta (28 September 2017). "Eye Spy – Bollywood Gossip with Asjad Nazir". EasternEye. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ The Future of Music | Rekesh Chauhan | TEDxLeicester on YouTube
- ^ "'Beyond Roots': Rekesh Chauhan – Indian classical piano like never before..." Asian Culture Vulture.
- ^ "BBC Asian Network – Alpa Pandya, Rekesh Chauhan". BBC. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "Rekesh Chauhan – New Songs, Playlists & Latest News". BBC Music. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "No. 64082". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 June 2023. p. B30.
- ^ "Pianist wins Alumni of the Year award from University of Leicester". rekeshchauhan.com.
- ^ "Rekesh Chauhan honoured at the National Indian Arts Awards 2018". New Asian Post. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
