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.泭Brooklyn, New York-based composer, improviser and saxophonist Aakash Mittal (BM 07) is collaborating with current student MarieFaith Lane--whos pursuing a masters in violin performance and pedagogy--on a project blending Hindustani and Western Classical music.泭In this in-depth alumni spotlight, be泭inspired by Mittals unique approach to creating泭a new solo work for violin, and the evolution of his artistry and career.