India — Sai Symphony Orchestra
Love All · Serve All · Help Ever · Hurt Never
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The Sai Symphony is an extraordinary music composition, blending Indian music, symphony orchestra and mixed choir — a special composition linking Western Classical Music with Indian Classical Music. It is based on different phases of the presence of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The symphony consists of five movements, each dealing with one of these phases, performed by some of India's most renowned artists for a boundlessly charismatic performance.
The symphony embodies the principal universal messages of Love and Peace for all Mankind — the call to Man to help and serve his fellow Man. Its messages are most appropriate to today's strife-torn world, bringing hope for the future of the Human race.
Some of today's pre-eminent Indian virtuosos perform together with orchestra and choir, enchanting all music lovers. The composition by German composer Mike Herting was inspired by the late Shri V. Srinivasan from India.
Symphonic vigor, brilliant solos and charming orchestral showpieces round out a deeply emotional concert evening — a symphonic masterpiece with fireworks and aching lyricism, combining the best of various cultures and featuring some of the finest musicians of the world.
You will be inspired and uplifted by the final song "Love All — Serve All", performed by choir, soloists and full orchestra.
Featured Artists
A veteran of more than six decades in Carnatic music — performer, dedicated teacher and creator of the celebrated 'Karaikudi Mani Bhani' style. His ensembles, talavadya instruments and thani avartanam concerts elevated the Mridangam to a different league. He runs the charitable institution Sruthi Laya Kendra with centres in Chennai, Australia, London and the USA.
A classically trained Sound Designer of India, skilled musician, self-trained tabla player, music engineer/producer and entrepreneur. Founder of 'Resound India', he was credited as Indian Music Producer, Arranger and Recording Engineer for the bio-epic 'The Man Who Knew Infinity', and has collaborated with Dr. Balamurali Krishna, Lalgudi Jayaraman, Bombay Jayashri, A. R. Rahman and Michael Koehler.
A Grammy-nominated exponent of the bamboo flute who began performing at a very tender age and at 12 became the youngest musician to perform at the prime slot of The Music Academy in Chennai. His album 'Floating Point' featuring him and John McLaughlin won a Grammy nomination in 2009.
A legend of the slide guitar and a global inspiration in contemporary music for four decades. Featured in the Billboard top 10 and National Geographic, two-time Grammy nominee (2002 & 2009), 2007 BBC Planet Awardee and recipient of the 2005 Asiatic Society Gold Medal.
A vocalist from Chennai trained in Western Classical and Carnatic music, holding a Licentiate diploma from Trinity College, London. A passionate teacher and choir trainer, she has performed in every Sai Symphony since its premiere in 2015 — at venues including the Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal, Germany.
A leading Khanjira percussionist whose power-packed performances merge versatility, speed and intricate patterns with grace and beauty. He has collaborated with Pandit Jasraj, Ustad Zakir Hussain, A. R. Rahman, George Brooks and Victor Wooten, and performed with the Helsinki Philharmonic and Wuppertal Symphony.
Mike Herting is a German pianist, composer, and arranger, widely recognized for his expertise in blending diverse musical genres, particularly jazz and global classical traditions. As the composer of the Sai Symphony, he has been a key figure in this cross-cultural project since its inception. His career spans decades of international collaborations, film scoring, and musical direction. Renowned Cologne-based composer, pianist, and producer Mike Herting has created and composed the masterwork "SAI Symphony". As a visionary Cologne Music Academy graduate, he masterfully bridges diverse cultures, notably through his celebrated GlobalMusicOrchestra. His genius compositions for film, theater, and the WDR Big Band leave a profound, lasting impact. Additionally, his deep artistic connection to India has inspired spectacular collaborations with legendary masters like Charlie Mariano, blending Western jazz seamlessly with traditional Indian music.
Born into the famous Senegalese 'Griot Family' Seck in Dakar, Pape Samory is one of the most sought-after African percussionists in Germany. Founder of the groups Le Deggo, Afrocubral and Seck Brothers, he has toured Europe, Australia, North & South Africa and performed at the World Expo in China.