Watch Lydian Nadhaswaram’s complete journey on CBS’s The World’s Best, from his first performance to the grand finale. The playlist features his memorable piano and drum performances, including Moonlight Sonata, and the moments that led to his historic win in 2019.
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A special conversation with Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman, reflecting on Lydian’s musical journey, inspirations, experiences and creative vision. A memorable exchange between mentor and young musician, filled with music, insight and meaningful moments.
Lydian performs a cinematic medley of iconic Hollywood film themes on the piano during CBS’s The World’s Best. The performance brought together memorable melodies, orchestral energy and his own musical interpretation, showcasing his versatility and deep love for film music.
Lydian Nadhaswaram appears on the American talk show The Real, sharing his musical journey, experiences after winning The World’s Best, and his passion for piano, rhythm and composition. The interview offered audiences a closer look at the young musician behind the performances.
An energetic jazz-fusion composition from Chromatic Grammatic, featuring legendary drummer Dave Weckl and celebrated veena virtuoso Rajhesh Vaidhya. With Lydian on piano and bass, Spark-Plug brings together intricate rhythms, improvisation and Indian musical colour in a powerful cross-cultural collaboration.
Lydian Nadhaswaram performs at Mumbai Drum Day, presenting an energetic display of rhythm, technique and musical expression. The performance highlights his versatility as a drummer and his ability to combine precision, speed and creativity on stage.
A rare childhood video of Lydian Nadhaswaram playing drums at home at just two years old. This simple moment marked the beginning of a lifelong musical journey that would later take him to stages around the world.
A glimpse from the first audio-visual premiere of Lydian Nadhaswaram’s Symphony No. 1 — New Beginnings, presented on June 21, 2026, at The Music Academy, Chennai. The event marked the first public presentation of the complete four-movement symphony, recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra and mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
A glimpse from the second audio-visual premiere of Lydian Nadhaswaram’s Symphony No. 1 — New Beginnings, presented on August 9, 2026, at The Music Academy, Chennai. Following the response to its first presentation, the complete four-movement symphony returned for another cinematic screening, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Matt Dunkley, and mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
Lydian Nadhaswaram performs the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean theme in a dynamic music video, bringing its cinematic energy, powerful rhythm and dramatic melodies to life through his own piano interpretation.
Evolution is an original composition by Lydian Nadhaswaram from the Celestials project, released through Think Music. Blending cinematic textures, contemporary production and powerful melodic movement, the track reflects transformation, growth and the constant evolution of sound.
The official trailer of Thirukkural 1330, a monumental musical project presenting all 1,330 verses of the Thirukkural through original compositions. Featuring more than a thousand voices across generations, the project brings Tamil literature, music and timeless wisdom together for audiences around the world.
Lydian Nadhaswaram performs themes from Interstellar and Inception in a cinematic piano arrangement. The performance builds toward a powerful finale, bringing both iconic scores together in a single layered musical moment.
Titan is an original instrumental composition by Lydian Nadhaswaram, featuring Greek guitarist George Karayiannis. Built around intricate rhythms, jazz improvisation and a raw, spacious sound, the track introduces Lydian’s self-defined genre, “Dry Jazz,” through a powerful musical exchange between piano, rhythm and guitar.
Lydian Nadhaswaram appears on ExtraTV in Hollywood, speaking about his musical journey, international recognition and experience on The World’s Best. The interview offered a glimpse into his life as a young Indian musician reaching audiences across the world.
Parkour is an original composition from Lydian Nadhaswaram’s jazz album Chromatic Grammatic. Driven by agile rhythms, quick musical turns and energetic improvisation, the track reflects the movement and momentum of its title while showcasing Lydian’s contemporary approach to jazz composition.
Anirudh Ravichander lends his voice to the Thirukkural 1330 project, presenting one of the timeless verses through an original musical composition. His participation brings together contemporary musical appeal and the enduring wisdom of Tamil literature.
Shankar Mahadevan performs a Thirukkural as part of the Thirukkural 1330 project, bringing his distinctive voice and musical depth to an original composition inspired by the ancient Tamil classic.
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