G. J. R. Krishnan
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan
| image = Carnatic violinist.jpg
| caption = Lalgudi G J R Krishnan performing
| birth_date = 15 April 1960
| birth_place = Chennai, India
| instrument = Violin
| occupation = Violinist, composer
| years_active = 1973 – present
| website = http://www.lalgudigjrkrishnan.com/
}}
{{Indian name|Krishnan|Jayaraman}}
Lalgudi Gopala Jayaraman Radhakrishnan, popularly known as G. J. R. Krishnan or Lalgudi Krishnan, is a Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.saigan.com/heritage/music/garlndk2.htm|title = Indian Heritage – Profiles of Artistes, Composers, Musicologists – K}} 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. Lalgudi Krishnan was awarded with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2015.{{Cite web|agency=PTI|date=4 October 2016|title=Sangeet Natak Akademi: President confers Sangeet Natak Akademi award, fellowship {{!}} Delhi News – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/president-confers-sangeet-natak-akademi-award-fellowship/articleshow/54682913.cms|access-date=2021-06-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}} This is the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. Along with his sister, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi, the duo was honored with the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award from the Madras Music Academy in 2022.{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-05-22 |title=Music Academy announces Sangita Kalanidhi awards for three years |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/music-academy-announces-sangita-kalanidhi-awards-for-three-years/article65446517.ece |access-date=2024-05-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} This is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music.{{Cite web |title=Sangita Kalanidhi - Music Academy |url=https://musicacademymadras.in/awards/sangita-kalanidhi/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=musicacademymadras.in}}
Early life and background
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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
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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.{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/03/21/stories/2008032150430300.htm |title=The Hindu : Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Music : Ragas of a festival |website=hindu.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325232431/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/03/21/stories/2008032150430300.htm |archive-date=25 March 2008 |url-status=dead}}
- 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:
- 2022- Sangita Kalanidhi from the Madras Music Academy.
- 2017- 8th Indira Sivasailam Endowment Medal from the Indira Sivasailam Foundation and the Music Academy, Chennai{{Cite web|title=Indira Sivasailam Foundation|url=http://isfoundation.in/concerts/isec-2017.php|access-date=2021-06-10|website=isfoundation.in}}
- 2015 – Sangeet Natak Academi Award
- 2009 – Sangeetha Kalasagara Award from Kalasagaram (conferred at the 42nd Annual Cultural Festival of Music, Dance & Drama){{Cite news|last=Srihari|first=Gudipoodi|date=2009-12-03|title=Under the spotlight|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Under-the-spotlight/article16851396.ece|access-date=2021-06-07|issn=0971-751X}}
- 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,{{cite web |url=http://krishnaganasabha.org/kgs_old/sangchoo.html |title=Sri Krishna Gana Sabha – Sangeetha Choodamanis |website=krishnaganasabha.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191027152800/http://krishnaganasabha.org/kgs_old/sangchoo.html |archive-date=2019-10-27}}
- 1986 – Best Violinist Award from the Music Academy, Chennai
Discography
- Bow to the violins
References
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