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Billed as ‘the biggest night in UK classical music’, the RPS Awards shine a
light on brilliant musical individuals, groups and initiatives inspiring
communities across the UK.

Shortlisted for the Instrumentalist Award alongside cellist Ayanna Witter-
Johnson and pianist Pavel Kolesnikov, on winning, Jasdeep has also
become the first Indian Classical musician to receive this award.

RPS Awards Judges said: Rainbows of sound burst from his instrument in
the dazzling collaborations of his debut album and glorious re-telling of
Orpheus with Opera North. He excels on so many remarkable levels.

As composer, co-music director, and soloist, Jasdeep’s highly acclaimed
opera Orpheus, commissioned by Opera North in partnership with South
Asian Arts-UK, was also nominated for the Large-Scale Composition
Award.

Jasdeep said: I’m thrilled to win the RPS Instrumentalist Award. I see all of
these awards as a spotlight on the wonderful Indian classical musicians in
this country. I am very thankful to my teacher Ustad Dharambir Singh and
the numerous individuals and organisations that have supported me over
the years.

The RPS Awards began in 1989. Previous recipients of the Instrumentalist
Award include percussionist Evelyn Glennie, pianist Steven Osbourne, and
violinist Nicola Benedetti.