鈥淎s 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.鈥澨鼴rooklyn, New York-based composer, improviser and saxophonist Aakash Mittal (BM 鈥07) is collaborating with current student MarieFaith Lane鈥攚ho鈥檚 pursuing a master鈥檚 in violin performance and pedagogy鈥攐n a project blending Hindustani and Western Classical music.听In this in-depth alumni spotlight, be inspired by Mittal鈥檚 unique approach to creating a new solo work for violin, and the evolution of his artistry and career.