“The words aren’t coming yet”

Written By Maitreyi Muralidharan

The words aren’t coming yet. It all feels like some intensely beautiful and at times turbulent dream. We don’t know what to say yet, but we want to say… something, anything, to remind you that on this day of giving thanks, we are thankful for you who made all this possible. Our residents. Our donors. Our supporters. Our parents. Our audiences. The people who came out of curiosity and kept coming back to say hi. You are so wonderful, and we love you so much that we are already planning next year’s festival!

… maybe not tonight, tonight we’ll take off, but it’s in the works and we are going to keep you involved every step of the way. For now, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of our heart. You’ve given us hope and kindness that we will share with every single person that we meet. And we know you will too.

All our love,

Maitreyi and Tong

Maitreyi Muralidharan

Critically recognized as “an accomplished violin soloist,” (CVNC) Maitreyi Muralidharan is an east coast based musician and an avid orchestral and chamber performer. They hold a Bachelor's Degree from the Peabody Institute of Music under the tutelage of Herbert Greenberg, a Master’s Degree and Professional Arts Certificate from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts under the tutelage of Kevin Lawrence, and an Artist Diploma from McGill University under the tutelage of Violaine Melancon. Maitreyi was raised in North Carolina where they fostered a love for sharing music in group settings, whether in ensembles or as a teacher. They have also served as concertmaster of the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Chamber Orchestra, UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of the UNCSA Chrysalis Chamber Music Institute for two years. They have attended summer music festivals in Colorado, New York, Canada, North Carolina, Vermont, and Germany, and have performed as a chamber musician on international stages. As a musician who has dealt with severe injury, Maitreyi has had to find their own paths in the field of classical and contemporary music, and in that process, has grown a deep appreciation and love for connecting with the unconventional. They aim to share this idea of connection with all walks of life—the idea that being a musician is far more than what is understood or seen, and that one of the greatest joys is fostering a sense of community that can happen any time music is made. Outside of being an orchestral and chamber musician, Maitreyi enjoys working with and advising new music ensembles, assisting violinists with injuries to find creative and sustainable playing practices, and farming.

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