Shariful Islam
– Violinist, Composer & Educator
About
Shariful Islam is a Bangladeshi violinist, composer, and orchestra educator whose work blends Western classical technique with the expressive soul of Bengal. With over 13 years of experience across the Bangladesh Army Orchestra, Dhaka Symphony Orchestra, and Navy Symphony Orchestra, he is shaping a new era of contemporary South Asian orchestral sound.
Dhaka Philharmonic
“Where Tradition Inspires Innovation.”
Dhaka Philharmonic is a new orchestral initiative founded by Shariful Islam, dedicated to shaping a contemporary sound rooted in the spirit of Bangladesh. Blending Western classical instrumentation with Bangladeshi spiritual, folk, modern composition, and experimental textures, the ensemble aims to build a sustainable orchestral culture in Bangladesh and bring a bold new identity to South Asian music.
Solo Violin Career
Shariful Islam is a Bangladeshi violinist and composer with over 13 years of professional experience in solo performance, orchestral work, and music education. His solo violin practice combines classical technique, Bangladeshi musical traditions, and contemporary improvisation, focusing on sound exploration and cross-genre collaboration.
He performs original works, classical repertoire, and experimental projects across concert, academic, and digital platforms, and shares performances and tutorials through his YouTube channel (@SharifulIslam21). His solo practice also informs his research and pedagogy, including the development of a violin method for Bangla-speaking learners.
Projects & Performances
Jongli Hawa — Music Composition
A contemporary sound and poetry collaboration featuring Shariful’s violin writing and atmospheric composition for the popular channel Jonglei Hawa.
Catch Me — Bandcamp Release
A fusion track blending jazz, improvisation, and modern violin phrasing, released globally through Bandcamp
Orchestral Development — Bangladesh military Orchestra
Between 2020–2025, Shariful arranged, trained, and developed string sections for the Navy and Bangladesh Army Orchestra, introducing violin, viola, cello, and bass into military orchestral practice.
Dhaka Symphony Orchestra
As Director and conductor of DSO, Shariful contributed to shaping a modern urban orchestral sound and conducted collaborative performances across Dhaka.
Contact
For performances, collaborations, lessons, or media inquiries, please get in touch.
📩 Email: shariful.i.music@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +880 1683-126442
📍 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh