V. Lakshminarayana
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V Lakshminarayana was the Professor of Music from India
who introduced the western violin to Indian musician. He was born in Kerala
in 1911 and became professor of music at the age of 29. His son L. Subramaniam
is also a notable musician.
He performed the violin in many World Music Festivals of Cal-State University, Whitter College Music Academy of Los Angeles. He was honoured with many awards and titles including the `Sangeetha Chakravarthy’ conferred by the Indian Music Circle USA. Prof. Lakshminarayana Iyer served as a Visiting Professor and artiste in Universities abroad. He was a Visiting Professor in California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, California. He composed many kirtanas and also cittasvaras to the compositions of his composer daughter Ganam. In 1992, the Madras Music Academy
, honoured V. Lakshminarayana Iyer’s contribution by placing his portrait in the “Hall of fame”. The Lakshminarayana Global Music Awards have been instituted as a tribute to his memory. The Government of India
released a stamp in 2004 to commemorate V Lakshminarayana.
He died in 1990.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
who introduced the western violin to Indian musician. He was born in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
in 1911 and became professor of music at the age of 29. His son L. Subramaniam
L. Subramaniam
Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam is an acclaimed Indian violinist, composer and conductor, trained in the classical Carnatic music tradition and Western classical music, and renowned for his virtuoso playing techniques and compositions in orchestral fusion.-Early years:Subramaniam was born to V...
is also a notable musician.
He performed the violin in many World Music Festivals of Cal-State University, Whitter College Music Academy of Los Angeles. He was honoured with many awards and titles including the `Sangeetha Chakravarthy’ conferred by the Indian Music Circle USA. Prof. Lakshminarayana Iyer served as a Visiting Professor and artiste in Universities abroad. He was a Visiting Professor in California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
The California Institute of the Arts, commonly referred to as CalArts, is located in Valencia, in Los Angeles County, California. It was incorporated in 1961 as the first degree-granting institution of higher learning in the United States created specifically for students of both the visual and the...
Valencia, California. He composed many kirtanas and also cittasvaras to the compositions of his composer daughter Ganam. In 1992, the Madras Music Academy
Madras Music Academy
Madras Music Academy, or simply Music Academy, is one of the premier and early Music Academies in the South Indian city of Madras, now Chennai. It plays an important role in encouraging and promoting primarily the Carnatic Music south Indian art form. It also played an important role in revival of...
, honoured V. Lakshminarayana Iyer’s contribution by placing his portrait in the “Hall of fame”. The Lakshminarayana Global Music Awards have been instituted as a tribute to his memory. The Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
released a stamp in 2004 to commemorate V Lakshminarayana.
He died in 1990.