Meghalaya musician Ambasal Cheran Momin with his Double Bass during the SASF Youth Workshop and Concert 2026 in Bengaluru.
BENGALURU : A musician from Meghalaya represented Northeast India at the South Asian Symphony Foundation (SASF) Youth Workshop and Concert 2026 held in Bengaluru, joining young artists from across the region in a week-long orchestral residency focused on western classical music and cultural exchange.
Ambasal Cheran Momin from Meghalaya and violinist Themsorin Hannah Ningshen from Manipur participated in the residency, which concluded with a grand concert at the KE Auditorium, Christ University Central Campus, on May 23.
The event brought together young musicians, professional orchestra members and international mentors under the South Asian Symphony Foundation.
Participants underwent orchestral rehearsals, ensemble training and collaborative music sessions throughout the workshop.
The final concert featured classical compositions including Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, receiving appreciation from the audience.
Representing Meghalaya at the programme was Ambasal Cheran Momin, founding member and president of the Venia Cultural Foundation and artistic director of the Venia Academy of Performing Arts and Music.
According to the foundation, Ambasal began his musical journey through guitar before later pursuing western classical music and orchestral studies. He eventually specialised in Double Bass performance after moving to Bengaluru to continue professional music training.
Over the years, he has performed with orchestral groups including the Bangalore String Ensemble and also pursued higher musical studies in Vienna, Austria.
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Speaking about the residency experience, the musicians described the programme as professionally enriching and inspiring.
“Music connects people beyond language and cultural boundaries,” the participants stated while reflecting on the workshop and concert experience.
Joining the Meghalaya musician at the residency was violinist Themsorin Hannah Ningshen from Manipur, who has undergone musical training in Shillong, Delhi and West Bengal.
She also holds Grade 8 violin certification from Trinity College London. The residency highlighted the growing presence of western classical music and orchestral culture emerging from Northeast India, particularly among young musicians seeking international exposure and professional training opportunities.
The Venia Cultural Foundation stated that it hopes to further promote music education, youth orchestra culture and artistic collaboration in Meghalaya and across the Northeast through future workshops, training initiatives and cultural partnerships.
The concert concluded with a standing ovation from the audience following the orchestral finale, which also included a performance of the Tamil song Dingiri Dingale, adding a vibrant cultural element to the evening.
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