Shihan Kanungo
Hello there! I’m Shihan—thanks for stopping by. I’m a high school junior from Palo Alto, CA, with a keen interest in mathematics, physics, language, and music. I play the violin, compose with my MPK Mini Plus, and have a music taste that defies genre (and occasionally logic).
When I’m not actively immersed in one of these pursuits, there’s a good chance I’m sitting very still, appearing contemplative—while secretly daydreaming about my next snack.
I aspire to nurture my passions and use them to make meaningful contributions to the world ... ideally with a bit of joy, curiosity, and the occasional pastry along the way.
Recent news: One of my favorite classical pianists, Alfred Brendel, passed away today, June 17 2025. He was 94. I am particularly fond of his Beethoven, Schubert, and Haydn piano sonatas.
Currently reading: The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan, and London: The Biography by Peter Ackroyd.
Recent Movies: Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani (2020 d. George Paul Csicsery), and Hard Problems: The Road to the World's Toughest Math Contest (2008 d. George Paul Csicsery).
Current Music Recs: Remain in Light by Talking Heads (Spotify), and Live at Macalester College by The Byard Lancaster Unit. Also, these playlists, with one song each from my favorite albums from 2024: pop and jazz.
