VVS Murari
VVS Murari | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Violinist[1] |
Vadakkencheri Sri Krishna Murari, commonly known as VVS Murari, is an Indian classical composer, violist, and violinist.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Murari was born into a family of musicians. He is a descendant of musical lineage of Swathi Thirunal and Muthuswami Dikshitar.[5] His father, Nadayogi VV Subrahmanyam, and grandfather, Vadakkencheri Veeraraghava Iyer, are also noted musicians.[6][7][8]
Career
Murari received his early training of carnatic music from Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.[9]
In 2015, Murari introduced Carnatic Philharmonic Orchestra, which combined Indian classical and western classical, at Cleveland Thyagara Festival.[5]
In 2017, Murari included a cappella into carnatic music, which was later premiered at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival as part of his production Panchamukhi.[5]
In 2019, Murari started Margazhi festival.[10]
Murari is also the founder of VVS Foundation and SaMaa Arts.[11]
Awards and recognition
- The Music Academy Madra[5]
References
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- ^ "New Year Party in Chennai: Chennai's Music Academy to ring in New Year 2020 with special concerts, awards | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b c d "VV Subramanyam, TV Gopalakrishnan & VVS Murari".
- ^ Anand, Lakshmi (24 September 2015). "When connoisseurs craved for more". The Hindu.
- ^ "450 delegates to attend CPM state conference". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Ramakrishnan, H. (January 16, 2020). "A refreshing Kharaharapriya by VV Subramaniam and team". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "VV Subramanyam, TV Gopalakrishnan & VVS Murari".
- ^ Narayanan, Lavanya (6 January 2022). "Margazhi music without modern trappings". The Hindu.
- ^ Narayanan, Lavanya (14 December 2018). "Curating a Carnatic experience". The Hindu.