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