Meagan Pandian
About
Mumbai-based Meagan Pandian is the first Indian Harp player, a rare instrument in the Indian music scene. As India's pioneering pedal harp player, she has collaborated with iconic musicians such as A.R. Rahman, Pritam, and Shankar Mahadevan. As a versatile musician, she can play multiple instruments, including the piano, violin, and viola.
Introduced to the enchanting sounds of the harp at the tender age of 10, her fascination with the instrument ignited a spark that would drive her musical pursuits for years to come.
Undeterred by the scarcity of harpists in India and the unfamiliarity of the instrument within the country, Meagan embarked on a relentless quest to make her dream a reality.
In addition to her skills as a performer, Meagan is a music teacher and faculty member at prestigious institutions like the International Baccalaureate School Fazlani L’Acadamie Globale and the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation.
Awards and accomplishments
Awards and accomplishments
Meagan’s pursuit led her to win the prestigious ‘Young Musician of the Year’ award in 2014, opening doors for her to attend a summer school in France where she finally had the opportunity to immerse herself in the world of harp music. Meagan garnered recognition and acclaim on both national and international platforms.
Why Meagan Pandian?
From enchanting audiences with her mesmerizing harp melodies at prestigious events like the ‘Arijit Singh Symphony’ concert series to gracing the stage alongside renowned orchestras like the Bombay Chamber Orchestra and the South Asian Symphony, Meagan’s musical journey showcases her versatility as a true performer.
Moreover, Meagan’s performance at the ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ 2023 and collaboration with cellist Lavine Da Costa on a tour for Mercedes Benz underscore her stature as a sought-after performer, captivating audiences with her transcendent musicality and talent.
