Category: Music & Concerts

Video #321: Music of Sri Chinmoy – Piano & Violin

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On February 2, 2025, a peaceful evening of music took place at KIC – Salon 19:19, Skopje, North Macedonia. The Sri Chinmoy Centre presented the Music of Sri Chinmoy in a concert in Skopje 2025, featuring:

  • Piano: Dolores Kabestani, arrangements
  • Violin: Bhoiravi Achenbach, member of the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra

The concert highlighted newly arranged piano and violin versions of Sri Chinmoy’s compositions. The soft hall lighting and attentive audience created a space of calm reflection, allowing listeners to experience the meditative quality of the music. The performance embodied Sri Chinmoy’s vision of music as “the universal language of the heart”.

This concert shows Sri Chinmoy’s musical philosophy clearly. Even if you are new to his work, you can enjoy calm and inspiration. Moreover, it helps you connect more deeply with meditative music.

About Sri Chinmoy’s Music

Sri Chinmoy composed over 23,000 songs, blending Eastern and Western musical traditions. His compositions often featured instruments like the esraj, flute, piano, and organ, reflecting his belief in music as a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries. Each piece aimed to inspire inner peace and spiritual growth, inviting listeners to experience a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.

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Meditative music by Sri Chinmoy and other artists: www.radiosrichinmoy.org
Upcoming concerts and events by the Sri Chinmoy Centre: www.srichinmoycentre.org
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy’s life and works: www.srichinmoy.org

News #60: Songs of the Soul Concert in New York

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On August 23, 2025, the Sri Chinmoy Centre hosted a “Songs of the Soul” concert at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The event featured a diverse group of performers dedicated to sharing the musical legacy of Sri Chinmoy, offering soulful interpretations of his compositions.

“Songs of the Soul” is an international concert series that began in 2008, aiming to present Sri Chinmoy’s music to the public free of charge. These concerts have been held in numerous cities worldwide, showcasing a range of musical styles and interpretations of Sri Chinmoy’s songs.

Sri Chinmoy, a renowned spiritual teacher and composer, wrote over 21,000 songs during his lifetime. His music continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the globe, serving as a testament to his vision of promoting peace and harmony through the universal language of music.

For more information about the “Songs of the Soul” concert series and upcoming events, please visit the official website: songs-of-the-soul.com

For more information:
Meditative music by Sri Chinmoy and other groups: www.radiosrichinmoy.org
Upcoming events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org

News #59: Choir of Albert Schweitzer Elementary School in Weimar Receives Peace Prize

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On August 27, 2025, the choir of Albert Schweitzer Elementary School in Weimar was honoured with the City of Weimar Peace Prize for their uplifting Peace Concert, performed together with the Mountain Silence ensemble, featuring the serene and meditative songs of Sri Chinmoy.

Their main teacher, who had already inspired a Peace Run at the school just a year earlier, led this heartfelt project. The prize money of €600 will be donated to a school in Lambaréné, Africa, extending the spirit of peace and service beyond borders.

This concert tour was lovingly organised by Subarnamala, bringing the message of harmony and unity to her hometown of Weimar earlier this spring.

For more information:
Meditative music by Sri Chinmoy and other groups: www.radiosrichinmoy.org
Upcoming events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #307: Paree’s Group Performs the Songs of Sri Chinmoy | Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 2025

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On May 29, 2025, Paree’s Group graced the historic Episcopal Basilica of Philippopolis in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with a deeply meditative and soul-stirring performance of Sri Chinmoy’s songs. Arranged in rich choral harmony by Paree herself, this concert marked a poignant moment in their debut tour across the Balkans.

For more information:
About Paree’s Group: www.radiosrichinmoy.org
Upcoming events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org

News #45: Ankhi Halder Sings Sri Chinmoy Sangeet in Queens

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Ankhi Halder will offer a live performance of Sri Chinmoy’s soulful Sangeet at the Sri Chinmoy Aspiration-Ground on Sunday, August 3, at 4 pm, at the southwest corner of 164th Street and 85th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.

The Aspiration-Ground – a peaceful, tree-lined space created by Sri Chinmoy in this quiet neighborhood of Queens – has long been a cherished setting for meditation, singing, and uplifting gatherings. As part of the Sri Chinmoy Summer Cultural Festival, this outdoor concert is a heartfelt cultural offering to the community, inviting all to experience an afternoon of spiritual music and shared joy.

Admission is free, though reservations are required. Neighbors and friends are warmly encouraged to come and take part in this inspiring musical event.

For more information:
Meditative music by Sri Chinmoy and other groups: www.radiosrichinmoy.org
Upcoming events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org