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Ganesh and Kumaresh – the ace violin
duo of Carnatic Music, hit the headlines in 1972, with their
very first stage appearance at the ages of 7 and 5. Over three
decades, the brothers have more than lived up to the promise
they showed at that debut, carving a niche for themselves
in a field where violin playing has been taken to heights
of international excellence by great Carnatic maestros.
The brothers are unique. Their violin technique is impeccable
and remarkable – powerful, precise, with platinum tonality
and incrediblevirtuosity. Their music is highly creative,
vigorous and stretches the seams of aesthetic possibilities.
Compositions flow with precision, alacrity and a deep sense
of individual interpretation, raga alapanas are essays of
mystical originality, rhythmic improvisations swell and descend
like cascades of radiance.
CARNATIC - VIOLIN DUO
Trained by their father, Shri Rajagopalan, an excellent artiste
in his own right, Ganesh and Kumaresh completed their hundredth
stage appearance before the younger brother was ten years
of age! By the time they reached their teens they were rubbing
shoulders with veterans in musical events.
In 1983, Sri M.G.Ramachandran, the great leader of Tamil
Nadu, had occasion to hear a television concert of the gifted
brothers. He was so moved by their talent and accomplishment
that he sent them a personal note of appreciation. He wrote,
“I was wonderstruck with your talent. My hearty greetings
to both of you. I am sure you will reach greater heights in
your career.” He subsequently made them State Artistes
of Tamil Nadu.
The maestros have been honoured as Asthana Vidwans of the
Sri Matam of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam. They were the youngest
violinists to be recognized by All India Radio as A-top ranking
artistes. Many more accolades and awards made their way in
recognition to their mastery. ‘kalaimamani’, ‘Sunaadha
Sironmani’, ’Sangeetha Saragnya’, ‘Dwaram
Venkata swami Naidu award’ are only some of the many
titles that have been heaped on them.
Their musical caliber has been recognized worldwide and they
have performed extensively in USA, Canada, Germany, France,
Belgium, Switzerland, Middle East, South East Asia, Maldives,
Australia and many more countries.
Ganesh is an ‘A’ grade vocalist. He also gives
full-fledged vocal music concerts and has won the admiration
of laymen and connoisseurs alike and has been embellishing
his violin concerts with splashes of Vocal music that has
been much raved about.
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