Hometown:
Potomac, Maryland
Education:
University of Maryland, Bachelor of Music (2025)
University of Maryland, Master of Music (2027)
Bio:
Kiran Kaur is a D.C. based violinist and violist currently pursuing her master’s in music at the University of Maryland. She has had the opportunity to sit as concertmaster of the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra as well as the National Orchestral Institute + Festival Orchestra. Kiran is also a recipient of the Leah Smith Performing Arts Scholarship.
What inspired you to become a musician?
My mom.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
Ravel, Dvorak, and Rachmaninoff. They make me cry.
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
I also studied Indian Classical Violin for 15 years.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
Play Mario Bros.
Why did you choose the NRO?
NRO provides an incredible immersive orchestral experience. As someone who has always wanted to pursue orchestral playing professionally, the experienced gained from a summer with NRO would be invaluable.