Himanshu has successfully blended the Dhrupad style of music through the usage of gamaks and the tongue and finger techniques of traditional instrumental style in his playing. Known for his slow and steady alaaps and jod, he seamlessly weaves complex rhythmic structures into melodic format in the Jhala portions of a performance.
He has also accompanied his world renowned guru in various performances sharing the stage with artists like Fazal Quereshi, George brooks, Gwyneth Wentink and Sivamani.
His ability to involve his listeners extensively and to convey the silence in music has made his performances appealing to everyone from a complete beginner to an experienced listener. Himanshu has enthralled audiences in India, Kenya, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Sri Lanka, France, USA and South Africa.
As a Collaborator & Composer:
Himanshu has composed music and collaborated with various artists both in India and abroad. His musical productions like Chinmaya Vani Vadya Vrinda, Navarasa to Ramarasa, and The Journey have received both critical and popular acclaim.
The sweet tone of his bansuri and firm grasp of ragas and technique has made him a sought after accompanist to Classical dancers as well. He has given melodic support to greats like Pt. Birju Mahraj, Sitara Devi and Darshana Jhaveri.
As a mentor & teacher:
Himanshu has a strong academic background and is an experienced teacher. He teaches and mentors flautists at both beginner and advanced levels and has students spread all over India and abroad in France, Japan, USA, UK, Singapore and Kenya.
Presently, he is the Director of Music at ‘Chinmaya Naada Bindu’, a Gurukul for Indian Performing Arts at Kolwan, near Pune, India. He is also a visiting faculty at IIT, Bombay and the founding member of Chinmaya Swaranjali, the music centred offshoot of the global Chinmaya Mission.
With a view to introduce maximum people to the benefits of Indian classical music Himanshu conducts workshops and lecture demonstrations. Of these, his workshop ‘MQ 2 HQ’ ‘Musical Quotient to Happiness Quotient’ has reached out to over 4500 people at universities, schools and corporate houses inside and outside India.
Himanshu, looks forward to carving a distinct niche for himself in the arena of Instrumental Music in India, and sharing his deep regard for the tradition he has inherited, with the world, in the process.
Special Performances with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia:
Ustad Allarakkha Khan’s 2nd Barshi festival at Mumbai.
Jalsa Festival at Chandigarh and Jalandhar.
Sangeet Natak Academy programme at Chandigarh and Jodhpur.
Spicmacay programmes at Delhi and Patiala.
Times of India festival at Bandra, Mumbai.
Splendor Of Masters organized by Banyan Tree at Chennai with George Brooks, Fazal Quireshi and Gwyneth Wentink at Ramakrishna Mission, Belgaon.
Performances Overseas :
Nairobi, Kenya : Performed at the Oshwal centre Auditorium in June 2006, October 2009 and September 2011 organized by the Navrang Fine Arts Foundation
Japan : Performed at various cities (Tokyo,Yokohoma, Nagata accompanying Mrs. Uma Dogra, a leading Kathak dancer of India in January 2007 organized by ICCR Govt. Of India
Jakarta, Indonesia: Performed at April 2010 organized by Chinmaya Mission
Singapore: Performed at Civil Service Club Auditorium in April 2010 and at Sine Auditorium in 11th April 2014, organized by Chinmaya Mission
USA: Performed at Dallas, New York and New Jersey in November 2013 on an invitation from Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation (ICHF)
France: Performed at Lille and Ferney-Voltaire in June 2013
Sri Lanka: Performed at a concert organized by CORD Sri Lanka in Colombo in May 2013 to raise funds for women and children affected and marginalized by the civil war in the country
South Africa: Performed at Johannesburg and Durban in February 2014 on an invitation from Chinmaya Mission, SA.
A Music Composer:
Nava Rasa to Ram Rasa - Composed in collaboration with Shri Rajkumar Bharathi, a noted music composer. This is an ongoing musical production that combines nine stories from the epic Ramayana to depict the Nava Rasas through flute.
The Jurny - Composed and conducted a theme based program depicting the journey of a spiritual seeker at Sudharma auditorium in Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan in Sept 2009
Ai Mann Ho ja Magan - Composed music and was a featured artist in this unique combination of classical vocal and instrumental music at K.C. College auditorium, Mumbai in Dec 2005
Parikrama - a musical journey through Spiritual India - A grand music and dance program depicting the various saints of India and their musical traditions presented by an ensemble of 10 instrumentalists, 20 singers and 20 dancers in Nov 2004
Chinmayvani Vadya Vruinda- An hour long musical program based on different Ragas performed by an ensemble of 20 musicians