G. J. R. Krishnan

Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan
Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan
	Lalgudi G J R Krishnan performing
Background information
Born	15 April 1960; Chennai, India
Genres	Classical, fusion
Occupation(s)	Violinist, composer
Instruments	Violin
Years active	1973 – present
Website	http://www.lalgudigjrkrishnan.com/

Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman Radhakrishnan, popularly known as G. J. R. Krishnan or Lalgudi Krishnan, is a Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.^[1] He is the son and disciple of the legendary maestro Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. Over the years, Krishnan has nurtured and propagated the legacy of the Lalgudi Bani, while also blending his own artistic elements. His style is defined by technique, bhava, laya, and a philosophical adherence to the notion that the violin must closely mimic the human voice.

Early life and background[]

Lalgudi Krishnan was born to violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman and Rajalakshmi.

Though a post graduate in commerce and a cost and works accountant and a company secretary education, Krishnan has dedicated his life to a career in music.

Career[]

Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan debuted in 1973. His style, like his father's, is the gayaka style closest to vocal rendition. He travels extensively on musical tours all over the world.

G J R Krishnan typically performs duets with his sister, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi, a violin Vidushi.^[2]
G J R Krishnan's world tours include performances
Lincoln Center, New york
a symphony, "Sunada Pravaham" (June 2004-conducted by G J R Krishnan) at the Singapore Arts Festival
Tropical Institute of Amsterdam
Concertgebouw-Amsterdam for the Indo Amsterdam Festival
Smithsonian Institution-Washington, USA
India festival in the erstwhile USSR
Purcell Room, London

Awards[]

Awards Krishnan has won include:

2017- 8th Indira Sivasailam Endowment Medal from the Indira Sivasailam Foundation and the Music Academy, Chennai^[3]
2015 - Sangeet Natak Academi Award^[4]
2009 - Sangeetha Kalasagara Award from Kalasagaram (conferred at the 42nd Annual Cultural Festival of Music,Dance & Drama)^[5]
2006 - Kalaimamani from the Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, Government of Tamil Nadu
1998 - Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award, the Kalki Krishnamurthy Centenary year from the Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Trust
1998 - Sangeetha Choodamani award conferred by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai^[6],^[7]
1986 - Best Violinist Award from the Music Academy, Chennai

Discography[]

Bow to the violins

References[]

^ "Indian Heritage - Profiles of Artistes, Composers, Musicologists - K".
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^ "Indira Sivasailam Foundation". isfoundation.in. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
^ Oct 4, PTI /; 2016; Ist, 22:37. "Sangeet Natak Akademi: President confers Sangeet Natak Akademi award, fellowship | Delhi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2021.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ Srihari, Gudipoodi (3 December 2009). "Under the spotlight". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
^ http://krishnaganasabha.org/kgs_old/sangchoo.html
^ , Wikipedia, 12 April 2021, retrieved 10 June 2021

[1] "Indian Heritage - Profiles of Artistes, Composers, Musicologists - K".

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[3] "Indira Sivasailam Foundation". isfoundation.in. Retrieved 10 June 2021.

[4] Oct 4, PTI /; 2016; Ist, 22:37. "Sangeet Natak Akademi: President confers Sangeet Natak Akademi award, fellowship | Delhi News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2021.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[5] Srihari, Gudipoodi (3 December 2009). "Under the spotlight". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 June 2021.

[6] ttp://krishnaganasabha.org/kgs_old/sangchoo.html

[7] , Wikipedia, 12 April 2021, retrieved 10 June 2021

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