Rishi is an aspiring young musician with a deep passion for music. He began his musical journey at the age of six and has been actively learning and playing the piano ever since. In addition to his piano studies, he is also a dedicated trombone player in his school band. Whether it’s the delicate melodies of the piano or the rich, resonant tones of the trombone, Rishi is a rising star, driven by his love for creating beautiful music.
Watch Rishi Lekkalapudi perform Restlessness by Friedrich Burgmuller on the piano for the 2024 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Rishi Lekkalapudi perform Sonatina in F Major by Ludwig Van Beethoven on the piano for the 19th Century Music Competition 2024 as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Rishi Lekkalapudi perform Cheerful Chirping Chicks by Carmen Aurora Mateiescu on the piano for the 2024 Autumn Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Rishi Lekkalapudi perform Waltz in A Minor by Frederic Chopin for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Rishi Lekkalapudi perform Sonatina in C Major by Friedrich Kuhlau on the piano for the 2025 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.