Rishi is an aspiring young musician who began his musical journey at the age of six. Since then, he has been actively studying, practicing, and performing on the piano, steadily developing his technical skill and musical expression. In addition to his piano studies, he is a dedicated trombone player at his school and a committed violinist, demonstrating versatility and enthusiasm across multiple instruments.
Whether performing the warm melodies of the piano, the rich tones of the trombone, or the expressive vibrato of the violin, Rishi approaches music with discipline, curiosity, and genuine passion. As an aspiring young musician, he is committed to continually growing, refining his craft, and deepening his connection with 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.
Watch Rishi Lekkalapudi perform Knecht Ruprecht by Robert Schumann on the piano for the 2026 Winter Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.