Charumathi Raghuraman

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Charumathi Raghuraman
BornMumbai, India
OriginIndia
GenresIndian classical music
Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Classical Violinist
InstrumentsViolin
Websitewww.charuraghu.com

Charumathi Raghuraman is an Indian carnatic music violinist.[1][2]

Early life and tutelage[]

Charumathi Raghuraman was born to Rama (a Carnatic vocalist) and V. Raghuraman. Born into a family of music connoisseurs, She started to learn playing violin from her mother. She then received formalized training from in Mumbai. In 1995, upon T. N. Krishnan's advice, Charumathi became his disciple. She studied Carnatic vocal music from P. S. Narayanaswamy. She holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Xavier Institute.[3]

Performance career[]

Her first concert was with T. N. Krishnan in 1998 and since she has performed as soloist and accompanist.[3] She has performed in many music festivals and institutions, across India and abroad. Charumathi participated in The Woodford Folk Festival, Australia, in 2011 and in Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, USA.[3]

Style[]

Her musicianship include the rare combination of a pure sound and erudite content.[4] She not only excels in the instrumental technique of the violin but is equally adept in reproducing vocal nuances mellifluously. Charumathi is also a sought after teacher in both violin and vocal.[citation needed]

Awards[]

  • Outstanding Young Violinist Award and Best Sub Senior Violinist Award from Madras Music Academy in 2007 & 2009[3]
  • The Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award in 2016[5]
  • CCR&T, Govt. of India scholarship from the age of ten[3]

References[]

[3][6][7][8][9][10][11]

  1. ^ "Charumathi Raghuraman". Bengal Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2018. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Grand Carnatic Musical Concert". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "Charumathi Raghuraman". CMC Melbourne. Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  4. ^ BRAHMA GANA SABHA (15 December 2006). "Commendable technique". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Two musicians receive Kalki award". The Hindu. 22 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Ramakrishnan Murthy (Carnatic Vocal) with Charumathi Raghuraman (Violin) Manoj Siva (Mridangam)". Indian Music Society of Minnesota. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  7. ^ "92nd Annual Conference and Concerts 2018". The Music Academy, Madras. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  8. ^ "Charumathi Raghuraman (Violin)". ChennaiEvent.com.
  9. ^ "Charumathi Raghuraman - Solo Violin Concert". Allevents.in, Chennai ›. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  10. ^ "ARTery Lamplit Series – Charumathi Raghuraman & Anantha R. Krishnan". The ARTery - Curating Creativity. Archived from the original on 21 October 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  11. ^ "Music and lyrics". The Hindu.

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