Alexandru Sura is an internationally recognized virtuoso of the cimbalom, an instrument that bridges Eastern European tradition and contemporary classical performance. Originally from Moldova and now based in Canada, Sura has captivated audiences with his unique artistry and his ability to integrate the cimbalom into symphonic and chamber music contexts.

He has performed with major ensembles including the Orchestre symphonique de l’Estuaire, Orchestre symphonique de Drummondville, I Musici de Montréal, the Canadian Opera Company, and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Gorzów in Poland. His collaborations have brought him to prestigious festivals and venues such as the Festival de Lanaudière, the Toronto Summer Music Festival, and the Virée Classique under the direction of Kent Nagano. In addition to live performances, Sura has recorded for film soundtracks, including Amsterdam and Un Nuage Dans Un Verre d’Eau, and released Paganini Cymbalumesque in 2022 with Orchestre Nouvelle Génération. With a career spanning North America and Europe, Alexandru Sura continues to redefine the role of the cimbalom in today’s musical landscape.

Vinay is a direct disciple of the world-renowned Santoor Maestro Padma Vibhusan Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji. After graduating from college in Delaware, Vinay sought out to learn Santoor in India. Having had some background training in tabla and vocal, in 2011, Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji guided Vinay to begin his training under Takahiro Arai and Kunal Gunjal, before being accepted by Panditji himself. Vinay regularly performs throughout USA, including Hawaii, Argentina, Canada, The Bahamas, Australia, and India.

Though specializing in Indian Classical Music, Vinay has worked with all genres with shows of Bollywood music, Hollywood music, Theater and drama music, etc. He is known for his meditative and dynamic musical phrases. His devotion to the purity and the depth of Shivkumar Sharma’s style comes forth in performance. Vinay continues to spread his Guru’s work not only through performances but also teaching and lecturing at different places. He has performed with legends including Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Ustad Tari khan, Ustad Sukhvinder Singh Pinky, and some of the most glamorous upcoming Tabla players. Vinay is known for his superlative melodic improvisations and sharp sense of rhythm. He has an astonishing ability to embrace, dive into and reinterpret traditional music.