Mysore Manjunath Explained

Mysore Manjunath (born in Mysore, India), is an Indian violinist.[1] The son and disciple of violinist Vidwan S. Mahadevappa,[2] Manjunath performed his first concert at the age of eight in Mysore as a child prodigy.[3] [4] He is one of the Mysore brothers duo.[5] [6] He is honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award by government of India, bestowed by the president of India at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan in New Delhi.[7]

Education

Manjunath did his Master of Music at the University of Mysore securing first Rank with 4 Gold Medals and was awarded Ph.D by the University of Mysore.[8] [9]

Career

Manjunath started performing at 8 and his initial concerts were with his father and brother.[6] He regularly performs along with his elder brother Mysore Nagaraj.[1] His violin concerts are featured at major international concert stages including Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, International Violin Conference, Common Thread Music festival in United States, Federation Square in Melbourne, World Music Festival[10] in Chicago,[11] Oxford University,[12] Cambridge University[13] Tansen Sangith Samaroh-Gwalior, Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, World Music Series by BBC, Santa-Fe Festival[14] in New Mexico, Persian Academy of Culture in Iran, Doverlane Music Festival in Kolkata, Sawai Gandharv Music festival,[15] India International Centre.,[16] Delhi International Arts Festival,[17] University of Oregon .[18] [19] He has collaborated with musicians and orchestras including Ned McGowan, Fabrizio Cassol, Jai Uttal, Joe Craven, Fred Hamilton, Todd Haaby, Pandith Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Ronu Majumdar, N. Rajam, Tejendra Majumdar such as Aka Moon,[20] Spenifex,[21] Ictus.

He was nominated as cultural ambassador of University of Mysore.[22] Manjunath has created many new ragas including Yaduveera Manohari,[23] Bharatha. His recent creation Yoga Anthem- having many popular world musicians performing in it, got nationwide recognition.[24] [25] "Life Again", his song created during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring 20 eminent musicians across the globe was launched by ICCR in over 150 countries.[26] Aaroha, a unique music play composed and directed by Manjunath, created waves as press described it as a perfect synchrony with Carnatic idioms and western presentation.[27] At the prestigious Ganakala Parishath music conference, he was nominated as the president of the coveted Golden Jubilee Music Conference, and honored with the Ganakala Bhushana Award in 2020.[28]

Awards and honors

He is one of the youngest recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[29] award by the Government of India and the Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka.[30] He has received the Excellence award from American Institute of World Culture, honours from the American Arts Council, Best Violinist awards from the music academy in Chennai,[31] Best Violinist award from the Indian fine arts society, Aryabhata Award, Meritorious Award from University of Oklahoma, Samskruthi Sinchana Award, Y.T.Tatachari National Award, Sangeeth Samrat, Sangeeth Rathna, Sangitha Vidwanmani, Gana varidhi, Tantri Vadya Shiromani - Asthana Vidwan from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Chowdiah National Award by the music academy in Bangalore,[32] Rotary Excellence Award, Rama Ganakalacharya,[33] Karthik Lifetime achievement Award [34] & Sangeetha Vedanta Dhurina[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mysuru earlier known as Mysore | Mysuru Tourism . mysuru.com . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151210125347/http://mysuru.com/mysoreBros.aspx . 10 December 2015 . dead.
  2. Web site: Vidwan S. Mahadevappa No More . starofmysore.com . 9 February 2023 . en . 2018-01-01.
  3. Web site: World renowned violinist Dr Mysore Manjunath to perform at the educational institutes in Dehradun from August 1 to August 4, 2018 | Indiaepost . indiaepost.com . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190413063857/http://indiaepost.com/2018/07/29/world-renowned-violinist-dr-mysore-manjunath-to-perform-at-the-educational-institutes-in-dehradun-from-august-1-to-august-4-2018/ . 13 April 2019 . dead.
  4. Web site: The Tribune - Magazine section - Saturday Extra. Tribuneindia.com. 22 November 2021.
  5. News: Twice the prowess. 28 May 2016. Deccan Herald. 22 November 2021.
  6. Web site: The journey of violin maestros, the Mysore Brothers. K.. Pradeep. 6 June 2019. 22 November 2021. Thehindu.com.
  7. Web site: Selected for Sangith Natak Academy Award. Starofmysore.com. 28 May 2017. 22 November 2021.
  8. Web site: A sonorous journey by violin maestros. 20 June 2011. News18.com. 22 November 2021.
  9. Web site: Honour for Mysore's violin maestros. Ranjani. Govind. 7 February 2014. 22 November 2021. Thehindu.com.
  10. Web site: Ronu Majumdar & Mysore Manjunath with Ramdas Palsule & Arjun Kumar. 22 November 2021. YouTube.
  11. Web site: Zakir Hussain, Niladri Kumar to open Chicago World Music Festival. Radioandmusic.com. 22 November 2021.
  12. Web site: The Mysore BrothersOxford University Faculty of Music . www.music.ox.ac.uk . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180615151509/https://www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/the-mysore-brothers-2/ . 15 June 2018 . dead.
  13. Web site: Mysore Brothers visit Cambridge University | meeting Carnatic Violin Maestros (2023) . .
  14. Web site: Performing Arts / Books June 27-July 3. Santa Fe Reporter. 27 June 2007 . 22 November 2021.
  15. Web site: Jugalbandi at Sawai: Five siblings to bond through music in Pune . 28 November 2016 .
  16. Web site: India International Centre|Carnatic Violin Duet by the Mysore Brothers . www.iicdelhi.in . 22 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171004124451/http://www.iicdelhi.in/webcasts/view_webcast/carnatic-violin-duet-by-the-mysore-brothers-/ . 4 October 2017 . dead.
  17. Web site: Karnataka-focused music Parishat marks 50th year. Deccanherald.com. 30 January 2020.
  18. Web site: https://pages.uoregon.edu/music/public_html/events/programs/F2012/oct_05_mysore.pdf.
  19. Web site: Karnataka-focused music Parishat marks 50th year. Deccanherald.com. 30 January 2020.
  20. http://www.akamoon.com/index.php?id=159
  21. Web site: Spinifex . Womex.com.
  22. Web site: 'Princes of Mysore' to mesmerise the audience in USA. Bangalorefirst.in. 15 September 2014.
  23. Web site: 'Yaduveer raga' for Mysuru royal wedding. Deccanchronicle.com. 26 June 2016.
  24. News: Mysuru musician composes anthem for International Yoga Day | Mysuru News . The Times of India.
  25. Web site: Anthem for Yoga. Asianage.com. 21 June 2019.
  26. Web site: Life Again - International Collaboration of Eminent Musicians - Music by Dr Mysore Manjunath. 22 November 2021. YouTube.
  27. News: What's unique about Mysore Manjunath's new musical project . The Hindu . 15 September 2022 . Ganesh . Deepa .
  28. Web site: Karnataka-focused music Parishat marks 50th year. Deccanherald.com. 30 January 2020.
  29. Web site: Selected for Sangith Natak Academy Award. Starofmysore.com. 28 May 2017.
  30. Web site: Archive News. The Hindu. 22 November 2021.
  31. Web site: Madur . Dr. Manjunath and Nagraj – The Mysore Brothers . karnataka.com . 9 February 2023 . en . 2011-10-10.
  32. News: Honour for musicians. The Hindu. 25 November 2012.
  33. News: 'Mysore Brothers' to receive Rama Gana Kalacharya Award. The Hindu. 13 April 2018. Govind. Ranjani.
  34. News: MYLAPORE TIMES - Kartik Fine Arts sabha celebrates its 47th anniversary; presents awards to artistes . 18 April 2022 .

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