G. J. R. Krishnan

Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan
Lalgudi G J R Krishnan performing
Lalgudi G J R Krishnan performing
Background information
Born15 April 1960
Chennai, India
GenresClassical, fusion
Occupation(s)Violinist, composer
InstrumentViolin
Years active1973 – present
Websitehttp://www.lalgudigjrkrishnan.com/
In this Indian name, the name Jayaraman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Krishnan.

Lalgudi Gopala Jayaraman Radhakrishnan, popularly known as G. J. R. Krishnan or Lalgudi Krishnan, is a Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.[1] He is the son and disciple of the legendary maestro Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. Over the years, Krishnan has nurtured and propagated the legacy of the Lalgudi Bani, while also blending his own artistic elements. His style is defined by technique, bhava, laya, and a philosophical adherence to the notion that the violin must closely mimic the human voice. Lalgudi Krishnan was awarded with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2015.[2] This is the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. Along with his sister, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi, the duo was honored with the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi award from the Madras Music Academy in 2022.[3] This is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music.[4]

  1. ^ "Indian Heritage – Profiles of Artistes, Composers, Musicologists – K".
  2. ^ "Sangeet Natak Akademi: President confers Sangeet Natak Akademi award, fellowship | Delhi News – Times of India". The Times of India. PTI. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Music Academy announces Sangita Kalanidhi awards for three years". The Hindu. 22 May 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Sangita Kalanidhi - Music Academy". musicacademymadras.in. Retrieved 23 May 2024.