G.J.R.Krishnan
| Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan | |
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Lalgudi G J R Krishnan performing
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| Background information | |
| Born | Chennai, India |
| Genres | Classical, fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, composer |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | 1973 – present |
| Website | http://www.lalgudigjrkrishnan.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Violin | |
'Lalgudi' G. J. R. Krishnan is a Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.
Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan was born in Chennai to violin maestro, Lalgudi Jayaraman.
A post graduate in commerce and a Cost & Works Accountantband a Company Secretaryy education, Krishnan has dedicated his life to a career in music.
Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan debuted in 1973 and became popular. He travels extensively on musical tours all over the world. His style like his father's is the gayaka style closest to vocal rendition.
He gives duets with his sister, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi, a violin Vidushi. The important feature is that one could decipher the sahithya from their performance, whether it was 'Jananipahi' (Ragam Shuddha Saveri), 'Smarasada maanasa' (Bilahari) of Swati Tirunal or 'Aadamodi galade' (Charukesi) of Tyagaraja or 'Govardhanagireesam' (Hindolam) of Muthuswami Dikshitar.
- Performance in the Lincoln center, New york
- June 2004-Krishnan conducted a symphony "Sunada Pravaham" in the Singapore Arts Festival
- Tropical Institute of Amsterdam
- Concertgebouw-Amsterdam in the Indo Amsterdam Festival
- Smithsonian Institution-Washington, USA
- India festival at USSR
- Purcell Room, London
Krishnan's prodigious performing skills and a deep perception of the precious art of Carnatic Music have earned for him many prestigious titles and awards and recognition by many organizations and in various forums.
1981 - Jaycees Award
1986 - Best Violinist Award from the Music Academy, Chennai
1987 - Yuva Kala Bharathi - - by Bharat Kalachar, Chennai
1990 - Creatalent Award
1992 - "ISSAIPPEROLI" from Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai
1997 - Rajamanikam Pillai Memorial Award from Sriragam Fine Arts
1997 - Rotary Award for Vocational Excellence from Rotary Club of Nangallur
1998 - The Title of "Sangeetha Choodamani: was conferred by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha ,Chennai
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