KOHIMA, SEP 13: The Brillante Piano Festival, the multi-genre piano festival originated in Kohima, is set to make its debut in Bengaluru with its fifth edition on September 28 and 29, 2024, at the Prestige Srihari Khoday Centre for Performing Arts. This was announced during a press conference held at KPC office in Kohima on September 13.
The festival will host participants from 18 countries and 16 Indian states, making it a grand musical celebration. Highlights include the Street Piano event on Bangalore’s Church Street, a platform for specially-abled musicians, and performances by renowned artists like Lydian Nadhaswaram, Grammy winner Manoj George, and Radha Thomas and many more from Nagaland. Workshops, masterclasses, and a vibrant marketplace featuring Nagaland StartUp will also be part of the event.
Announcing the fifth edition of the Festival, Vikhietuonuo Rutsa, the PR head and guest relations, said this year, participants from 18 countries and 16 Indian states will gather to celebrate this musical event. One of the festival’s highlights will be the Street Piano event, which debuted post-COVID in Kohima and is now making its South Indian debut on Bangalore’s iconic Church Street. Additionally, the festival will feature a unique program for specially abled musicians, with participants from Nagaland and across India showcasing their extraordinary talents. Rutsa emphasized the excitement surrounding the diverse international and local participation, along with the significance of hosting such a vibrant event in the heart of Bangalore.
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Khyochano TCK, the Founder & Director of Brillante Piano Festival, expressed deep pride in the festival’s growth since its inception in Kohima, Nagaland, in 2017. She emphasized that Brillante is more than just a showcase of world-class performances; it is a platform for exploring musical innovations, learning from experts, and building community impact. Through music, the festival seeks to awaken possibilities and change lives, fostering connections that extend from individuals to families, communities, and the nation.
Khyochano highlighted the festival’s mission to break barriers, build bridges, and celebrate music as a gift, blessing, therapy, and source of enjoyment. The festival is rooted in collaboration, hard work, and discipline, with music as the common language bringing communities together.
For the first time, the Brillante Piano Festival is moving to South India, with a debut launch in Bangalore. Khyochano expressed gratitude for the support from local partners, collaborators, musicians, and art lovers in the city, and was excited about representing Nagaland’s culture and music on a larger platform. The festival also emphasizes entrepreneurship, with collaboration from the Department of Industries in Nagaland, allowing entrepreneurs to showcase their products alongside the music and cultural events, she said.
This year’s festival will feature a variety of workshops, panel discussions, competitions, and performances, with participation from prodigies and notable figures in the music space. The festival’s exciting lineup includes musicians from across India, a special appearance by Meghalaya’s Chief Minister Conrad S. Sangma, and a 60-member cultural troupe from Nagaland, she announced.
The festival promises an immersive experience for music enthusiasts, featuring concerts, showcases, competitions, workshops, talks, exhibits, and cultural synergy, she added.
Akhriezo Kire, operations and logistics, Dr Keneilhoulie Medom, Hospitality Medical and Nemang T Chang, Digital and Media also highlighted activities to be showcased during the event. The festival, founded in 2017 in Kohima by Khyochano TCK, aims to break barriers and unite communities through music, with the added support of notable partners such as Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre, Delhi, Yamaha, Coca-Cola, and TATA TRUSTS. The event is presented by Kodaikannal International School. Powered by Furtados and Steinway and Sons. Co-Powered by TAFMA (Task Force for Music & Arts).
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