At the age of 11, Anvita began her Carnatic saxophone training from Dr. Sumanth Swaminathan. After one year of learing from Dr. Swaminathan, Anvita continued extensive training under the tutelage of late Padmashree Kalaimamani Dr. Kadri Gopalnath and travels to India every summer to receive advanced training from Sri Kadri Gopalnath. Anvita now continues advanced training with Sangeetha Kalanidhi Padmashree A. Kanyakumari.

Over the past several years, Anvita has performed in several decorated venues such as Shanmukhananda Hall, Krishna Gana Sabha, Rasika Ranjani Sabha, and Vani Mahal in India. Furthermore, Anvita has won several awards from prestigious festivals and shows such as Cleveland Tyagaraja Festival and Carnatic Idol. She also regularly performs in and around America for marriages, traditional concerts, religious functions, and dance performances. Anvita recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Public Health and enjoys teaching Carnatic music on the saxophone to her students in her free time.

Anvita Hariharan performs with her trio at the Artist Showcase on Sunday, June 26th. Following her set, hear her perform as a part of Mandala Ensemble – a concert of collaborative dance and music – for a full afternoon of Carnatic progressions!

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