Rakesh Chaurasia, the nephew and child prodigy of flute maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, has carved a niche for himself as an accomplished flautist, infusing his personal style with the tradition of his renowned uncle.

Chaurasia has already globe-trotted many times over, enthralling audiences at classical and nonclassical concerts. He is also an accomplished studio musician, having recorded with most of the leading stalwarts of the Indian film industry.

Chaurasia has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. He received the Indian Music Academy Award, presented by the Honourable President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2007. Chaurasia also received Aditya Birla Kalakiran Puraskar in 2008, Guru Shishya Award in 2011, IWAP-Pandit Jasraj Sangeet Ratna Award in 2013, and the Pannalal Ghosh Puraskar 2013.

He has regularly appeared in prominent festivals, including the WOMAD festival in Athens, WOMAD Earth Station in Europe, and the “Festivals of India” in Russia, Japan, United States, and Europe, the Festival of Saint-Denis in Paris, and the Leicester International Music Festival in England. Most notably, Chaurasia was invited to conclude the 24-hour live BBC Radio broadcast celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Silver Jubilee, reaching audiences worldwide.

Chaurasia toured with the Masters of Percussion and legendary tabla virtuoso, Ustad Zakir Hussain at prestigious venues across the globe. He has also performed with some international names such as Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Joshua Redman.