V. Ramarathnam
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V. Ramarathnam was a Carnatic music
ian, author, teacher and composer. Ramarthnam, the vocalist disciple of Sangeetha Rathna Mysore T. Chowdiah. He was the first Principal of the University College of Music and Dance, University of Mysore
since its inception in 1965, a position which he held till his retirement in 1987. He was awarded many honorary titles such as Sangeetha Kala Sagaram (ocean of music).
. He had composed around 25 kriti
s in well known raga
s in Sanskrit
, Telugu
and Kannada
. He used the mudra
'Rama' and had published them with chittaswaram.
), N. Nanjundaswamy, B.R. Shamachar, K.J. Venkatachar, Vainika Vidwan M.J. Srinivasa Iyengar (desciple of Veena Venkatagiriyappa), Padmaja Ramanujam and many more.
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
ian, author, teacher and composer. Ramarthnam, the vocalist disciple of Sangeetha Rathna Mysore T. Chowdiah. He was the first Principal of the University College of Music and Dance, University of Mysore
University of Mysore
The University of Mysore , is a public university in India. The University founded during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore, and was conceptualized on the basis of a report on educational progress in the United States and Australia, submitted by Messrs Thomas Denham and...
since its inception in 1965, a position which he held till his retirement in 1987. He was awarded many honorary titles such as Sangeetha Kala Sagaram (ocean of music).
Vocalist
As a vocalist Ramarathnam had been performing since the early 1940s in various prestigious institutions of music, both in India and abroad, as well as several All India Radio centers. In Ramarathnam’s music one finds a harmonious blending of raga, bhava, tala and charm of a very rich tradition.Composer
Ramarathnam was also a composer and authorAuthor
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. He had composed around 25 kriti
Kriti
-Structure:Kritis typically contain three parts#Pallavi. This is the equivalent of a refrain in Western music.#Anupallavi. The second verse, which is sometimes optional....
s in well known raga
Raga
A raga is one of the melodic modes used in Indian classical music.It is a series of five or more musical notes upon which a melody is made...
s in Sanskrit
Sanskrit
Sanskrit , is a historical Indo-Aryan language and the primary liturgical language of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.Buddhism: besides Pali, see Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Today, it is listed as one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is an official language of the state of Uttarakhand...
, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
. He used the mudra
Mudra (music)
Mudra is the unique signature of a Carnatic music composer, which is woven into some or all of their respective compositions. Not all composers have mudras, and they do not necessarily relate to the composer's name....
'Rama' and had published them with chittaswaram.
Teacher
Ramarathnam had trained a large number of students. His distinguished disciples include Neelamma Kadambi, T.R. Srinivasan, C.M. Madhuranath (also a desciple of Flute Vidwan Sri T. R. MahalingamT. R. Mahalingam (flautist)
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), N. Nanjundaswamy, B.R. Shamachar, K.J. Venkatachar, Vainika Vidwan M.J. Srinivasa Iyengar (desciple of Veena Venkatagiriyappa), Padmaja Ramanujam and many more.
Author
Ramarathnam had authored thirteen books, some of them in collaboration with musicologists Sampathkumaracharaya, M.V. Rathna and R.N. Doreswamy. These books deal with the theory and practical aspects of Carnatic music. Ten of these books have been published by the University Press, "Prasaranga" University of Mysore with some having been reprinted several times. Some of the important books published include:- Sangeetha Darpana – Prof. V. Ramarathnam University of Mysore, Prasaranga Publication, 1969
- Karnataka Sangeetha Sudha - co-authors Dr. V.S. Sampathkumaracharya, University of Mysore, Prasaranga Publication, 1967
- Sangeetha Ratna T. Chowdiah's Compositions – Published by University of Mysore, 1975
- Sangeetha Shastra Parichaya Vols 1 and 2 – Co-Author R.N. Doraiswamy
- Karnataka Sangeetha Krithirachana Sangraha Volume 1 - Published by Prof. V. Ramarathnam, 1992.
- Pallaki Seva Prabhandham – Co-Authors M.V. Rathna, University of Mysore, Prasaranga, 1974.
- Noukacharithram – Co-Author R.N. Doraiswamy, 1969.
- Karnataka Sangeethadha Lakshya Lakshana Sangraha – Published by University of Mysore, Prasaranga.
- Mysore Sadhashivarayaru – Published by Karnataka Sangeetha Nrithya Academy, Bangalore 1997.
- Karnataka Sangeetha Deepeke – co-authored by Dr. V.S. Sampathkumaracharya- Published by D.V.K. Murthy, Mysore, 2000.
- Keerthana Tharangini- published by D.V.K. Murthy, Mysore, 2000.
- Contribution and Patronage of Mysore Wodeyars to Carnatic Music –Published by Kannada Book Authority, Bangalore, India
- Apurva Vaggeya Kruthimanjari – Published by D.V.K. Murthy, 2004
- Muthuswami Dikshithara Navagraha Krithigalu - Published by D.V.K. Murthy, 2004
- Muthuswami Dikshithara NavaVarna Krithigalu - Published by D.V.K. Murthy, 2004
- Reminiscence of a Musician - Released as part of Prof. Ramarathnam's 90th Birthday Celebration in December 2006.
- Apurva Vaggeya Kruthimanjari (Vol ii)– released in 2007
- Padams and Javali's - to be released in 2008-09