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Dr Mysore Manjunath
Amazingly gifted Violinist Dr Mysore Manjunath, the son and disciple of renowned violinist Prof.S.Mahadevappa, was a remarkable child prodigy who matured quickly to emerge as one of the top ranking Violinist in India today.
From child prodigy to trailblazer, captivating audiences & critics, Dr.Manjunath has created an amazing record as Star performer in prestigious organizations world over. From Royal Albert Hall-London to Sydney Opera house, from Common Thread Music festival in Oregon to Oxford University, From Santa-Fe festival in New Mexico to World Music Festival in Chicago to Esplanade Theatre in Singapore-to Federation Square in Melbourne, Dr.Manjunath has enthralled audiences with his magical violin all over the world. The Los Angeles Times warmly noted that Manjunath has “crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal.” He has brought laurels and glory to the field of Indian Classical Music with the great sitar player Bharathratna Pandith Ravishankar admired and complemented his music and called him the ‘Prince of Mysore’ when he attended the live concert of Dr.Manjunath in Sandiego in 2012. Manjunath recently performed the first ever Indian Violin concert at the prestigious Oxford University & Royal Palace of Milan in Italy.
Violin Concerts of Dr Manjunath have been featured in innumerable Music festivals & conferences all over the world. He is the First Indian violinist to be invited to perform at the Prestigious International Violin Conference held in Sandiego. He has performed at highly reputed World Music festival in Chicago, Bozar Music conference in Belgium & National Centre for early music-UK. The Government of India sent him to Slovenia, Srilanka and Iran for special Republic Day & Independence day concerts as Country’s cultural ambassador. His concert at Reputed Milano Music festival in Italy was telecast live across Europe. He was invited to perform at reputed Putra World Trade Centre- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, SAARC summit, Theatre-dala-ville in Paris, Singapore Fine arts & Sidney Music Festival.
Dr.Manjunath,brought laurels to the country with his outstanding presentations and concerts at some of the World’s Top Universities including, The MIT-USA, Oxford University, University of Chicago, Oxford University, University of North Texas, The Kansas State University, University of Osaka Japan, University of Princeton, Griffith University-Australia, Texas A & M University- USA, University of Central Oklahoma, The University of Utrecht–School of Arts- Netherland. World-renowned BBC and ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) featured him in their special international programs as the Brilliant Musician from India. Innumerable events he has been invited by Indian embassies abroad. His dexterity in the subject made him one of the Front line Musicians of Indian Classical Music.
Academically also excelling, Dr.Manjunath did his B Music and Masters in Music securing First Rank and 4 Gold Medals at the University of Mysore and later on PhD on Violin. The University of Mysore accolades him as one among the alumni having the distinction and Stature of Eminence contributing to the society significantly.
Dr.Manjunath is one of the youngest Recipients of the prestigious Sangith Natak Academy Award by The Government of India. He is the youngest musician to receive prestigious Rajyothsava Award by the Government of Karnataka. Other important awards he has been honoured with include The Excellence Award from American Institute of World culture, Honors from the American Arts Council, Best Violinist awards from The Music Academy, Meritorious Award from University of Oklahoma-USA, Pragya Award by ACWS, Best violinist award from The Indian fine arts society, Chowdiah National Award by Academy of Music, Aryabhata Award, Sangeeth Samrat, Sangitha Vidwanmani, Sangita Vedanta Dhurina, Best Violinist Award from Indian Fine Arts Society, Rama Ganakalacharya, Asthana Vidwan from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Y.T.Tatachari National Award, Rotary Excellence Award & etc.
Dr Mysore Manjunath has repeatedly enthralled audiences all over the world, In over 40 countries. Dr Manjunath, true cultural Ambassador of India & Mysore University, continue to preserve and spread the rich cultural heritage of Indian classical music, in all its glory.
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