Dhaka, Bangladesh
Shariful Islam
Violinist · Composer · Conductor · Educator
Blending Western classical technique with the expressive soul of Bengal — shaping a new contemporary South Asian orchestral sound.
About
A musician rooted in Bengal
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.
New initiative
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
Solo violin
His solo violin practice combines classical technique, Bangladeshi musical traditions, and contemporary improvisation, focusing on sound exploration and cross-genre collaboration.
Work
Projects & performances
Jongli Hawa — Music Composition
A contemporary sound and poetry collaboration featuring Shariful’s violin writing and atmospheric composition for the popular channel Jongli Hawa.
Catch Me — Bandcamp Release
A fusion track blending jazz, improvisation, and modern violin phrasing, released globally through Bandcamp
Orchestral Development — Bangladesh Military Orchestras
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.
Teaching
Violin lessons
One-to-one online violin lessons, drawing on over a decade of performing, orchestral training and teaching experience.
Research
Research & writing
Artistic research and essays on tradition, innovation and decolonial perspectives in South Asian music.
Contact
Get in touch
For performances, collaborations, lessons or media inquiries.
Email: contact@sharifulislamviolin.com
Phone: +880 1683-126442
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh