MUSIC PROFILE/ MUSICAL SYNOPSIS
Acclaimed senior musician steeped in traditional
classicism distinguished with successful concerts
in India and abroad. Renowned for rendering effective
concerts couched in ‘bhakti’ and ‘bhava’ sensitised
to a diverse audience group. Excelled at capturing
the hearts & minds of the connoisseurs and lay ‘rasikas’
alike, elevating music to the pedestal of divine
life philosophy. Recipient of several laurels/titles/rewards
from leading music associations in India and overseas.
Coveted as the ‘Asthana Vidwan’ at famed religious/spiritual
centres.
Excellent theoretical depth with extensive
research analysis of the best approaches, fostering
an ambience aimed at the best music appreciation
efforts. Distinctive musicologist with a track record
of time-tested teaching skills that reaped recognition.
Multifaceted and versatile, proficient at playing
the veena and percussion instruments with strengths
in ‘laya’ exposition.
LISTING OF CREDENTIALS
Yuva
Kala Bharathi, Bharath Kalachar, Chennai
Isai Peroli,
Karthik Fine Arts, Chennai
Maharajapuram Viswanatha
Iyer Award, Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Foundation,
Chennai
Kanhchana Venkata Subrahmaniam Golden Jubilee
Award, South Canara, 2004
Gana Priya Ratna, Priya
Vision, Chennai
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar Award,
Vazhuvur Foundation, Chennai
Vani Kala Sudhakara,
Sri Tyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai
Rasika Priya
Rathna, Rasikapriya, Australia
Nada Sri, Sa Ri Ga
Ma Pa Dha Ni Foundation
Veda Vyasa Vidwan Mani,
Tambaram Vedavyasa Tapovanam
Thyagaraja Purandaradasar
Award by Rajarajeshwari Cultural Association, Bangalore
Viswaroopa Sangeetha Ratna Award by Kottayam Thirunakkara
Viswaroopa Sangeethotsava Trust
‘A’ Grade Artiste
featured regularly in All India Radio (AIR) and
Doordarshan. Performed on National Program of Music
in AIR and Doordarshan
Kanchi Mutt, Asthana Vidwan
Sringeri Mutt, Asthana Vidwan
Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda
Mutt, Mysore, Asthana Vidwan
PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC
Conceived and developed own
music school ‘Sri Chandrasekara Gurukripa’ with
the primary goal of promoting value-based music.
Coached and personally guided several budding artistes
who are making a foray in this field
Act as anchor
for the Jaya TV program ‘SaRiGaMaPa’ with avid viewers
across the globe
Spearheaded the launch of propagation of music teaching
efforts over the Internet benefiting students across
the world. This is done under the aegis of the web-based
company www.indiamusicinfo.com
Act as cultural ambassador spreading value-added
music appreciation by rendering several concerts
at leading sabhas at Chennai, across India and all
over the world. Performed at a benefit concert in
the US during Mar-Apr 2005, generating funds of
over $US10,000 towards the Tsunami relief efforts
organised by Mata Amrithananda International Institute
Successfully launched an experimental CD titled
‘The Listener’s Choice’. This experiment aimed at
building an amicable appreciation/essence for any
particular ‘raga’ with a composition in the same
‘raga’, meaning of the ‘sahithya’ and the special
shades/flavours in totality
Performed extensive
research on ‘Nada Laya Yoga’, a new initiative exploring
the medicinal and curative effects of music
Lead
person organising the Arunagirinathar Festival at
Vadapazhani Murugan Temple every year for propagation
of Tirupugazh
Conducted Veda Nada Mahostsava bridging
the link between Carnatic music and Vedas
Conducted
thematic music appreciation efforts in association
with Shree Krishna Sweets
Conducted several lecture
demonstration workshops enhancing music appreciation
qualities for the ‘rasikas’
Promoting the concept
of chamber music concerts, building a platform for
appreciation of undiluted and pure Carnatic music
in its true form
Brief Background
Hail from a culturally
strong family. Initiated into music by mother, Smt.
Jayalakshmi Ammal
Obtained initial training from
reputed gurus like Chembai Sri. C.S. Ananthamani
Bhagavathar and Srirangam Sri. Ranganathan
Underwent
rigorous gurukulam training from the illustrious
musician Madurai Sri. T.N. Seshagopalan that helped
in nurturing musical talent to transition into a
mature front-ranking musician |
