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Rishi Venkatesh is a concert and electronic music composer that has gained prominence through the performances of Adagio For String Orchestra & Harp and Fantasia For Viola & String Orchestra with the Blue Valley Northwest Chamber Symphony. He is also a two-time winner and honorable mention recipient of the KMEA Jeff Jordan Composition Competition.

His music provides a unique blend of styles from across the music diaspora. From the lush textures of classical music and modern romanticism, to the experimental fields of jazz and film music, Rishi aims to preserve the legacy of classical music while pushing its boundaries to achieve experiences that can both comfort and challenge the ear of the listener.

Rishi Venkatesh is currently studying Computer Science at Purdue University with a minor in Music Theory & History. He also plays viola in Purdue's Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Premiere Program

Performers that give a performance of any of my unpremiered works may receive reimbursement for their music costs, and may be eligible for additional compensation depending on performance quality. Potential compensation and reimbursement are contingent on the creation of a publicly available recording of the newly premiered work. The recording must be of a sufficiently high quality, both from the performers and from the recording technology. Generally, more demanding works will also demand a higher quality of playing and recording.

Please keep in mind that many of my unpremiered works will need to be revised before they get sent. This means that a performer requesting to premiere a piece may have to wait several weeks or months before receiving their music, depending on my personal schedule and length of work. If you wish to premiere a work, do not wait. Please fill out the form at the end of this page. Only works marked as "Unpremiered" in the database above are eligible.

This policy is subject to modification over time.

Photocopying

The act of photocopying my music or distributing photocopies of my is prohibited, unless done to "fill out" a section of players. For example, performers are permitted to purchase one copy of a Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, or Double Bass part and photocopy for the rest of the section.