T. N. Krishnan

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Sangeetha Kalanidhi
T. N. Krishnan
British India
Died2 November 2020(2020-11-02) (aged 92)
Chennai
GenresCarnatic music
Occupationviolinist
Instrumentviolin

Trippunithura Narayana Krishnan (6 October 1928 – 2 November 2020) was an Indian

Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1980. He was also the recipient of the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, in 1992, and earlier, the Padma Shri
, India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 1973.

Early life

Krishnan was born on 6 October 1928, in

Trivandrum.[3] His father continued to teach him until his death. Recounting his early years, Krishnan mentioned that he would play the instrument continuously for over three hours at katcheris, or classical music performances, and they would "perform in temples, in landlords’ houses or at weddings."[2]

He was mentored in his early years by Alleppy K.Parthasarathy a

sisya of Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar and later joined carnatic vocalist Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.[1]

Career

Krishnan started out as a violinist accompanying musicians

Cochin royal family provided him with royal patronage.[2]

Krishnan first arrived in

Madras in 1942.[1] His tutor, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, placed him in the care of R. Aiyadurai, an industrialist, philanthropist and patron of Carnatic music. Aiyadurai and his wife Thangam Aiyadurai welcomed the young Krishnan in to their home as his own.[2]

Along with

Margazhi music season at the Madras Music Academy including a dedicated morning slot on Christmas Day.[7] He travelled extensively on musical tours all over the world.[7]

Krishnan taught music in the traditional

University of Delhi.[1][3] He had also served as the vice-chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi between 1991 and 1993.[8]

Awards and titles

Krishnan was awarded the

Tirupathi Devastanam.[8]

State honours:[3][13]

  • Padma Shri riband Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour (1973)
  • Padma Bhushan riband Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour (1992)

Grammy's honoured him with 'In Memoriam' mention of International musicians in March 2021 [14]

Personal life

Krishnan was married to Kamala Krishnan and had two children, Viji Krishnan Natarajan, and Sriram Krishnan.[15] Both Viji Krishnan Natarajan and Sriram Krishnan are well-known violinists.[2] His sister N. Rajam is a famous violin player in the Hindustani tradition.[2] He died on 2 November 2020 at his house in Chennai.[1]

Discography

References

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  4. ^ "TN Krishnan death: Violin great TN Krishnan passes away at 92 in Chennai | Chennai News". The Times of India. TNN. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Magical spell of music". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 6 August 2004. Archived from the original on 8 January 2005.
  6. ^ "The Hindu : Touching tranquil heights". Archived from the original on 6 May 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  7. ^ a b "Legendary violinist T N Krishnan passes away at 92". Deccan Herald. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Sangeet Natak Academy – TN Krishnan". sangeetnatak.gov.in. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  9. ^ "SNA: List of Akademi Awardees — Instrumental — Carnatic Violin". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  10. ^ "SNA: List of Akademi Fellows". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  11. ^ "Violin maestro TN Krishnan dies at 92 | India News". The Times of India. TNN. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Welcome to The Indian Fine Art Society". www.theindianfineartssociety.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  13. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Archived
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  14. ^ "Recording Academy in Memoriam 2021". 14 March 2021.
  15. ^ "T.N.Krishnan Foundation". Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
  16. ^ a b c d e "T. N. Krishnan". Discogs. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  17. ^ "Sruti Sandhya - T S Nandakumar". iTunes. Mumbai, India. Archived from the original on 25 October 2017.
  18. ^ Sruti Sandhya - T. N. Krishnan, T S Nandakumar - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 27 March 2007, retrieved 14 April 2024
  19. ^ "Sruti Sandhya 2 - T S Nandakumar". iTunes. Mumbai, India. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
  20. ^ Sruti Sandhya 2 - T. N. Krishnan, T S Nandakumar - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 3 January 2009, retrieved 14 April 2024
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