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T.C. Chowdaiah, Violinist
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dominant personality on the concert platform for over 50 years, Chowdaiah
was born in 1894 in T. Narasipura of the then Mysore state. His guru was
none other than Vidwan Bidaram Krishnappa. He started as a performer
of the 4-stringed violin. With the help of a local technician, he developed
the much acclaimed 7-stringed violin. A master of the bow technique, his
playing brought out the best in eminent vocalists. Being a linguist and
a vocalist, he had a vast repertoire of compositions.He was honoured with
the Sangeetha Kalanidhi title by the Music Academy in 1957
and the prestigious Natak Academy award. He died in 1967. As a
tribute to T.C. Chowdaiah, the Chowdaiah Hall (an auditorium for
performing arts) was built in Bangalore in his memory. It is the only
building of its kind in the world and it is shaped like a violin.
Dr Doreswamy Iyengar, Instrumental
Artist - Veena
Doreswamy Iyengar, born in Hassan district in Karnataka, was trained under
his father from his eighth year. Becoming the disciple of Venkatagiriappa
(renowned in the Royal Court of Mysore), his first performance was at the
age of 12 in the Maharaja's court. A representative of the Mysore
School of Veena, his name is synonymous with the instrument. He was
the Asthan Vidhwan (Resident Scholar) in the Mysore Maharaja's
court. Touring India and the world, he participated in International
Music festivals, gave lecture demonstrations at Oxford and Cambridge
Universities and performed at Festivals of India in USSR and Germany.
Joining All India Radio (AIR) as a Music Director, he conducted memorable
concerts, musical features and magazine programmes. He was also the Chairman
of Karnataka State Sangeetha Natak Academy, 1983-86. Awards: Central
Sangeeth Natak Academy award (1971), Padmabhushan title by Govt.
of India (1983), Sangetha Kalanaidhi title conferred by Madras Music
Academy (1984), State Govt.'s Rajyotsava Award and Hafiz Ali
Khan award (1992)
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