Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At 19, Vijay Gupta became the youngest violinist ever to join a top-tier American orchestra. At 22, he started playing the violin for the largest community of unhoused people in America.
In this clip, Vijay tells the story of the unlikely friendship that sparked his care for this community, and how engaging in a "musical conversation" created a space of sacredness in a truly surprising place.
Vijay (@guptaviolin) is a Lavin Exclusive Speaker and the author of Restrung, his powerful memoir of music, hope, and connection that is out this week! Learn more about him and his book on our website at the link in bio.
At 19, Vijay Gupta became the youngest violinist ever to join a top-tier American orchestra. At 22, he started playing the violin for the largest community of unhoused people in America.
In this clip, Vijay tells the story of the unlikely friendship that sparked his care for this community, and how engaging in a "musical conversation" created a space of sacredness in a truly surprising place.
Vijay (@guptaviolin) is a Lavin Exclusive Speaker and the author of Restrung, his powerful memoir of music, hope, and connection that is out this week! Learn more about him and his book on our website at the link in bio.
