G. J. R. Krishnan
Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman Radhakrishnan, popularly known as G. J. R. Krishnan or Lalgudi Krishnan, is a Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer. 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.
Contents
- 1 Early life and background
- 2 Career
- 3 Awards
- 4 Discography
- 5 References
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.
- 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 Ins*ute of Amsterdam
- Concertgebouw-Amsterdam for the Indo Amsterdam Festival
- Smithsonian Ins*ution-Washington, USA
- India festival in the erstwhile USSR
- Purcell Room, London
Awards
Awards Krishnan has won include:
2022- Sangita Kalanidhi from the Music Academy.
- 2017- 8th Indira Sivasailam Endowment Medal from the Indira Sivasailam Foundation and the Music Academy, Chennai
- 2015 - Sangeet Natak Academi Award
- 2009 - Sangeetha Kalasagara Award from Kalasagaram (conferred at the 42nd Annual Cultural Festival of Music,Dance & Drama)
- 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,
- 1986 - Best Violinist Award from the Music Academy, Chennai
Discography
- Bow to the violins