K Yuvraj Kokkili, 16, is a Mumbai-based pianist & life-long learner in Western classical music. ALCM (92%) and DipLCM (91%) distinction holder, he is an award-winning performer with international recognitions, notable recitals, and original compositions. Besides 30+ stage performances, 16 prizes, and 6 masterclasses, Yuvraj is a music-tech enthusiast, Yuvraj actively contributes to global performances, philanthropy, and innovative music projects.
Achievements
2026
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- • Selected to perform at the YOUNG TALENT CONCERT – Little Theatre, NCPA
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- • Invited to perform at the Field Concert Hall, Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia
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- • Selected as a Modarrt Virtual Instruments BETA Tester
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- • Attended the Online NCPA x HSBC AI Workshop for Music Production
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- • Completed and certified in Music Therapy by Physioneeds Academy, London
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- • Adjudged Runner-Up at the Junior Peace & Music Ambassador Program and Competition
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2025
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- • Composed the “Anthem of Gratitude” dedicated to grandparents
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- • Performed A.R. Rahman classics at EMOTIONS – 23rd Annual Fest ‘25, Kanakia
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- International School
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- • Performed at Kawai Theme World, Mumbai (Stageway Music Concert)
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- • Attended a piano masterclass with Andreas König at Furtados School of Music
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- • Performed “Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14” by Felix Mendelssohn at St. Andrew Auditorium
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- • Won 1st Prize – Instrumental Music Competition (Music Fest Season 3)
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- • Received special appreciation from filmmaker Anurag Basu, composer Pritam, and TSeries for an improvised cover of “Metro – In Dino”
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- • Recognized by Jesus Molina, who featured my improvisation of “Departing” on his global
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- social media
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- • Selected as Music Head, Kanakia International School
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- • Organized and conducted “Behind the Music: Exploring Audio Engineering” Career Fair
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- (CISCE)
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- • Completed AI Bootcamp by Times of India
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- • Composed and produced the 1st Music Fest Anthem
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2024
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- • Performed and attended masterclass by Dr. Adam Greig (KM Music Conservatory, India)
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- • Performed and attended masterclass by Prof. Marouan Benabdallah (Franz Liszt
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- Academy, Hungary)
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- • Performed “La Campanella” and “Impromptu No.1 in G Minor” (Sibelius) at Prestige
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- Centre for Performing Arts, Bengaluru
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- • Finalist – Brillante 5th Edition Piano Festival (Western Classical Category A)
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- • Launched New Age Mozart Symphony No. 40 – fusion arrangement inspired by Levi
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- Schechtman
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- • Attended masterclass on Yamaha Montage M (composition & sound design) by Gulraj
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- Singh
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- • Launched Indo-western fusion “Furaagz” (based on Beethoven’s Für Elise, inspired by The
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- Piano Guys)
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- • Received Award for Excellence (DipLCM Piano) from Anurag Basu
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- • Performed “La Campanella” at St. Andrew Auditorium (standing ovation)
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- • Performed at Yamaha Music Square for World Piano Day 2024
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- • Invited performer – EL Global Fundraising Concert (2nd consecutive year)
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- • Delivered exclusive Graduation Recital at Kawai Theme Piano World, Mumbai
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2023
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- • Achieved highest scores worldwide for “Incantation” by David Hicken
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- • Attended exclusive masterclass with David Hicken (Thailand Yamaha Center)
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- • Won 3rd Prize – David Hicken International Piano Competition, Bangkok
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- • Served as Assistant Music Head, RBK School (2023–24)
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- • Won 1st Prize – RBK Music Fest
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- • Represented India at EL Global Fundraising Musical Concert 2023
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- • Awarded Excellence in Music (Grade 8 & Grade 6)
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- • Performed at St. Andrew’s Auditorium – Theme Annual Concert
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- • Ranked Top 3 Pianists by ConBrio Facebook Piano Competition (Feb 2023)
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- • Performed at Yamaha Music Square alongside artists like Gino Banks, Mohini Dey & Rhythm Shaw
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- • Joint Winner – ConBrio Piano Competition (Jan 2023)
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2022
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- • Won 1st Prize – RBK Music Fest
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- • Performed LIVE at NCPA (Experimental Theatre) – Budding Brigade Concert
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- • Performed at Advanced Student Recital, Theme Music Institute
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- • Performed LIVE at NCPA (Little Theatre) – Wunderkinds Auditions
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2021
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- • Performed at Christmas Piano Recital, Theme Music Institute
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- • Won 1st Prize – RBK Music Fest
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- • Selected as a SWAM BETA Tester
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2020
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- • Recognized for conceptualizing and creating the 1st Virtual Musical Drama
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- • Performed at Theme’s Online Christmas Recital
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- • Won 2nd Prize – Interschool All India Songwriting Competition
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- • Won 1st Prize – RBK Music Fest
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2019
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- • Provided piano accompaniment for school choir (Annual Day)
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- • Received Excellence in Music Award from director Sharat Kataria
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- • Performed at Theme Annual Concert – St. Andrew Auditorium, Bandra
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- • Performed at Theme Christmas Celebrations
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2018
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- • Performed at Theme Christmas Celebrations
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- • Won 1st Prize – RBK School Solo Instrumental Competition
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