About Us

Lilanoor was conceived as a space for the arts to come together, with the aim of raising the quality of education, research and performance in arts forms from across the world; from music, dance, theatre and the fine arts to writing, literature, film, photography, the martial arts, culinary arts and more.

Through our various initiatives, we seek to have a positive impact on the existing artistic and cultural eco-system.

The Lilanoor Center for Voice and Music (LCVM) is a unique school for singers to build the discipline, skills and understand the aspects of being a vocalist across genres.

Dedicated to discovering and rediscovering the joy of singing, LCVM is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. It is a space for regular and intensive training, where we work to equip students with the skills and elements that make a singer.

Students today have the opportunity to pursue all kinds of musical genres, from pop, rock and jazz, to Hindustani and Carnatic classical music, to Western classical music and opera.

While certainly being a blessing, it also gives rise to the question of ‘what to pursue?’

LCVM looks to impart quality training, accurate information, exposure and guidance across genres, allowing students to understand what each of them is really about.

With our team of passionate teachers across 2 departments – the Western Music Department and the Indian Music Department – students will have the opportunity to be trained in and receive glimpses of vastly different universes of music, rich musical traditions from around the world with deeply diverse techniques, perspectives and approaches to sound, music, singing and the voice.

Akash Gadamsetty started singing at a very early age but his real journey of music started when he discovered Western Classical Singing in 2015 at The Neemrana Music Foundation where he started training under Mr. Jasmin Martorell and then moved to Paris in 2019 where he completed his course in Lyrical Singing under Ms. Nathalie Spinosi.

He has performed in several productions of the Neemrana Music Foundation (El Retablo De Maese Pedro, La Vida Breve, La Republica Del Amor etc) at various venues (Lotus Temple, India International Centre, Alliance Française Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Royal Opera House In Mumbai…).

He has also been training under Mr. Jasmin Martorell for Vocal Pedagogy since 2016 and has been teaching at several institutions across Delhi NCR since 2017.

Anubhuti is a independent musician, researcher and a theatre practitioner from Delhi. She has been learning and performing Hindustani vocal music from a young age. She trained for several years under Dr. Sarita Pathak Yajurvedi in Delhi and underwent advanced training under Prof. Meera Rao in Bhopal. She is passionate about exploring different forms of music and building an innovative pedagogy for Indian music.

She completed her PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies from School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2018. Her research interrogates the idea of knowledge and freedom in Hindustani music in the twentieth century. She has been working towards developing a critical pedagogy for music.

Anubhuti enjoys working with children. She works as a Music Education and Curriculum consultant with Nalandaway Foundation and facilitates the Delhi Children’s Choir. She has formerly worked as a Theatre Specialist at Pathways School Gurgaon and as a Music and Theatre Instructor at Muskaan, Bhopal. She currently works with Eklavya Foundation to bring music to rural libraries of Madhya Pradesh.

Bhanu grew up immersed in the Indian classical music world, but was also part of several music groups and choirs in India (including Artistes Unlimited). At the age of 16, he discovered western classical singing. Drawn by the scientific approach to vocal technique in this music, he began working with the Neemrana Music Foundation who awarded him a 2-year scholarship to join the Conservatoire Regional of Paris. In France, he performed in several productions (including at the Cite de la musique de Paris, L’Arsenal in Metz and the Opera House of Reims), and received his Diploma under Jacques Calatayud in June 2019. Bhanu is skilled in playing the sarod, having studied under Pt. Sunil Mukherjee, a student of Pt. Ravi Shankar, and received training in Hindustani music and singing from several esteemed teachers.

Harmonie studied Western Classical Music and Singing and Drama from an early age. She got her Masters in 2017 in the Vocal Program of the prestigious National Superior Conservatory of Paris. She has performed in several productions with renowned conductors and stage directors in festivals and concert halls across Europe (Philarmonie de Paris, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes, and Reims’s Opera Houses, Arsenal of Metz, etc.) In the coming 3 years, amongst other projects, she will perform notably the opera for children L’oreille à tiroirs, the musical “Buried Treasures” created by the Lilanoor Ensemble and sing in the World Premiere of the Opera Padre by Kanako Abe (Marseille and Toulon’s Opera Houses).

For more details: www.harmonie-deschamps.com

Prabahan underwent professional training in Audio Engineering and Music Production in 2021, significantly enhancing his skills in these areas. He has recently released ‘Homage’ and is currently immersed in the creation process for his upcoming EP, ‘Imon Vol. 1.’ The EP highlights his evolving musical talents and offer listeners a glimpse into his unique perspectives and creative vision.

Ritwik, an accomplished music composer, producer, and arranger in India, boasts a 15-year career across various projects, including film soundtracks, commercials, and album productions. Trained in classical guitar and piano at The Delhi School of Music and the Theme Music Institute, respectively, Ritwik is a skilled multi-instrumentalist. As the founder of Ghar ka Studios, he not only produces but also arranges music, contributing to the creative depth of his projects. Ritwik’s musical talents shine in notable works like “Cities of Sleep,” “Modern Love Mumbai,” and “Made in Heaven” (Season 2).

Sherry is a versatile musician known for his vocal talent. Having started off at a young age singing in his Church choir, he went on to perform at various platforms in and around India. He has been part of Artistes Unlimited since it’s initiation and has sung back up vocals for prominent Delhi based bands Advaita and Them Clones to name a few. He recently completed his Diploma in Music Performance from Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music and has performed with International artistes such as Tom Brislin (Meat Loaf, Yes, Spiraling), Raphaelle Brochet and Steve Zerlin. He currently is the lead vocalist for The Doppler Effect, a Funk-Rock band and is also sings as part of the Manta Sidhu Ensemble. A trio vocal group.

He completed his Diploma in Music Performance from Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music and has been the faculty of voice at One World College of Music since 2015.

Subhadra is a musician, teacher, arts based facilitator. She has been working for 11 years using theatre, music and expressive arts with young people from different socio economic backgrounds, especially from challenging environments. She has composed and fronted bands namely Fire Exit (est 2007) Tankbund (est 2010) and The Yellow Bucket (est 2013). She was awarded the Jack Daniels award for Best Female Vocalist in 2012 and apart from singing and songwriting, she plays the bass and keyboard.

She was also a performer with the ensemble of The Legend of Ila and Three Hearings on the Existence of Snakes in the Human Bloodstream between 2016 and 2020. She’s sung backing vocals with artists like Advaita, Faridkot, Prateek Kuhad, Tanmaya Bhatnagar and Taba Chake. She’s been teaching and facilitating since 2014 and has taught at the One World College of Music, Global Music Institute, Music Basti and Mother’s International School, and currently works with the Aagaaz Theatre Trust.