After completing his studies, Ravind moved to Amsterdam, immersing himself in the vibrant early music scene of the Netherlands. For ten years, he performed as a baroque flautist with the Dom Kantorij in Utrecht, participating in weekly Masses, Cantatas, and Passions alongside orchestral and solo performances.
His engagements extended across Europe, appearing at renowned events such as:
- Utrecht Early Music Festival
- London Early Music Festival
- La Follia Festival in Switzerland
- Amsterdam Film Festival
In the Netherlands, Ravind was a frequent performer on Dutch public television (VPRO) and gained high recognition for his versatility and artistry. Notably, he was invited to perform solo for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, and also contributed as an orchestral musician at royal events. His connections to the Dutch royal family extended further—he was entrusted with teaching music to the children of the Dutch Queen, a rare honour that reflects both his skill and cultural diplomacy.
A global musician: from tango to film composition
Ravind’s career defies easy categorisation. Beyond baroque and classical music, he has performed tango with Argentinian legends Roxana Fontan and the celebrated dancers Miguel and Osvaldo Zotto. As a member of the Origen Tango Orchestra, he played at international tango festivals across Europe and Latin America.
He has collaborated with Japanese guitarist Michi Komoto, and with Lucy van Dael, the prominent Dutch violinist from the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, in performances in Brisbane and Melbourne.
As a multi-instrumentalist, Ravind plays historic and modern flutes, clarinets, saxophones, guitar, bass, synth, and piano. His musical fluency spans classical, tango, bossa nova, jazz, rock, and electronic music.
Composer and storyteller
In recent years, Ravind has increasingly turned to composition and narrative performance. He now works as a film music composer for Navoaaga Studios in India, contributing to both documentaries and feature films. His most prominent credit to date is the 2020s remake of the Indian cult classic Chota Chetan, for which he composed foreground music, wrote poetry, and even sang the theme song.
In Australia, Ravind performs solo shows blending musical virtuosity with storytelling, offering audiences a time-travelling journey through Chopin, Nirvana, baroque sonatas, and personal anecdotes—sometimes in a single evening.
A life of cultural fusion
Ravind Sangha’s career is a testament to the power of cultural fusion and artistic versatility. His work bridges Dutch and Australian traditions, Western classical and global folk music, and the past and future of performance art.
His connection to the Netherlands—through performance, education, and royal engagement—makes him a worthy figure of recognition within the Dutch–Australian cultural landscape.
