“As a composer, I rarely write a piece for an instrument. I am much more interested in writing a piece for the human who is performing the work.”Brooklyn, New York-based composer, improviser and saxophonist Aakash Mittal (BM ‘07) is collaborating with current student MarieFaith Lane—who’s pursuing a master’s in violin performance and pedagogy—on a project blending Hindustani and Western Classical music.In this in-depth alumni spotlight, be inspired by Mittal’s unique approach to creating a new solo work for violin, and the evolution of his artistry and career.