A
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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A
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.
