“I feel like a million bucks!” Those were the exact words of an overjoyed 11-year-old me after my very first piano lesson. That excitement wasn’t new, though. It started years earlier when I was just six, playing on a tiny plastic keyboard and discovering the magic of music for the first time. Since then, the piano has been my anchor. Through life’s highs and lows, it’s been the one constant I could turn to. Every time I sit down to play, I hope to share that same joy with my audience. Performing allows me to connect with others and express emotions that words can’t always capture. I’m excited to continue growing as a pianist and deepening my connection to this art form.
Watch Shwetanshu Chakraborthy perform 7 Levels of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” by Hayato Sumino (Cateen) for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.