Saurab Bhargava

Born out of his love for the art and his desire to bring people together through classical music, Saurab is the founder of Cadenza. Through its offerings, he creates space where musicians, scholars, and curious minds gather in dialogue, pairing masterworks with literature, philosophy, and history to explore deeper questions of meaning and purpose.

A composer, recording artist, and multi-instrumentalist, Saurab also serves in leadership with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Music Institute of Chicago, and Northbrook Symphony, advancing artistic initiatives and educational opportunities for the next generation.

Earlier in his career, he spent 25 years at the intersection of digital strategy, technology, and marketing, where he led global initiatives, pioneered web and mobile innovations, and drove billions in revenue growth. That experience in building strategy and community now converges with his lifelong love of music in the creation of Cadenza.