Ranjan Ghosh, son and disciple of Violin Maestro Rabin Ghosh, makes a very rare combination, having academic qualifications, as well as proficiency in performance and teaching, both in Indian Classical Music and Western Classical Music on Violin, bridging these widely different forms of music. Education : Master of Arts in Indian Classical Music on violin, from Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta. Associate Violin (ATCL Violin) in Western Classical Music from the Trinity College of Music, London. ‘Teacher Training Program’ from University of Music, Wuerzburg, Germany, organized by University of Music, Wuerzburg, Germany and Goethe Institut, India. Training : Received training in Indian Classical Music, on violin from his father, Maestro Rabin Ghosh. Disciple of Ustad Baba Alauddin Khan Sahib, Rabin Ghosh’s vast and extensive experience in ‘Seni Maihar Gharana’ and introduction of ‘Fifth String' on Violin for the first time in Indian classical music (http://www.ninad.biz/indiathinks.htm), have helped Ranjan Ghosh to blend the best of ‘Seni Mihar Gharana’ in his music, in contrast to sticking to unique style of violin playing featuring ‘Ati Vilambit Style’, (very slow movement applicable to ‘Alap’ and ‘Vilambit’ Gat, a very prime feature to the Indian classical music). • Received training in Western Classical Music from violin maestro Mr. Rabin Ghosh and exponent violinist Mr. Mihir Gupta. As a result, Ranjan Ghosh represents a unique style of rendering Indian Classical Music through this western instrument – violin. Professional Experience : Ranjan Ghosh is associated as ‘Teacher of Violin’ of Calcutta School of Music, Kolkata. Ranjan Ghosh is associated as ‘Teacher of Violin’ of Instrumental Music Department, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. Awards and Affiliations : Awarded “National Scholarship” in Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music, on violin, form 1984 to 1990, and from 1998 to 2000 by the Department of Culture, Government of India. Awarded certificate for participation in the workshop, conducted by Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, organized by Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta, India. Awarded by the Government of West Bengal for standing first in the music competition of West Bengal State Akademi of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual-Arts in 1997. Awarded certificate for participation in the workshop in ‘Music Education’ conducted by Guildhall School of Music, UK, in 2006, Kolkata. Awarded certificate of excellence for performing music in ‘Intercultural World Peace Movement’ organized by International Society for Intercultural Studies and Research (ISISAR), Kolkata, in December 2008. Awarded certificate for participation in the Music Leadership Project (19 Days), ‘Different Strokes – Musical voices from communities’ conducted by Guildhall School of Music, London and British Council, Kolkata, in December 2008, Kolkata. Musical Activities and Performances : Performed Indian Classical Music, on different stages, such as, Baba Alauddin Khan Memorial Committee - Calcutta, Shankat Mochan Music Conference - Varanasi, Indian Institute of Technology, SPIC MACAY - Khargapur, Banga Sanskriti Utsav - Kolkata, ICRS - Jodhpur, Pondicherry, Aradhana Sangeet Academy – Ahmedabad, Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Pondicherry, Assam, Tripura, and many others. Ranjan attended many Master classes on Indian Classical Music, and performed as demonstrator in lecture-demonstrations with great musicians, like, Dr. Ali Akbar Khan, Prof. Rabin Ghosh, organized by Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta. Performed Western Classical Music as solo violinist in many concerts, like Monsoon Concerts, Winter Concert organized by Calcutta School of Music, Indian Institute of Technology, Khargapur and on many different stages. Worked as assistant music director in orchestral compositions on Indian Classical Music composed and directed by Prof. Rabin Ghosh, in a compact disc album - ‘Niharika’. Conducted ‘Workshop on Music’ organized by Calcutta School of Music, Kolkata. Delivered lecture-demonstration on music in different places, such as, ‘Music teacher in service course on music’ organized by Kendriya Vidyalaya, (Central School), Bamangachhi, Howrah.