“Eloquent” — The New York Times
“Affirming” — The Washington Post
A composer who explores themes of care and presence, investigating our relationship to self, our community, the natural world, and the climate crisis.
Variations on Care (2024) for Bassoon and Strings
Hollow Flame
For String Quartet (2022), commissioned & recorded by Brooklyn Rider.
How to say my name:
“Akshaya” rhymes with “papaya”
Three Songs (2018) for Hindustani singer, Soprano, and Sinfonietta
