Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi present Samarpanam in tribute to their legendary father.
The concert celebrates the life and legacy left by violinist Lalgudi G Jayaraman.
Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi are torch-bearers for the Lalgudi gharana, a widely admired style of music characterised by its melodic and lyrical expression.
In this concert, they perform a violin duet celebrating their father's gift to the world of music, weaving a richly melodious journey into the heart of the Carnatic tradition.
They are joined on stage by Carnatic percussionists RN Prakash and Prathap Ramachandra on mridangam and ghatam, two instruments that capture the rich flavour of South Indian music.
'Lovely tunes strung together as a garland was a treat from the Lalgudi siblings'. (The Hindu)
'The violin duet by Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi was testament to their guru's ability'. (The Hindu)
Lalgudi GJR Krishnan violin
Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi violin
Prathap Ramachandra gatham
RN Prakash mridangam
Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Despite what the announcer said introducing the concert, Samarpanam is not “a tribute”. Samarpanam is a cut above: it is an enlivened representation of a centuries-old tradition which goes side by side with an act of dedication and devotion to one of the most glorious figures of Indian music: Lalgudi…
Artists: Lalgudi GJR Krishnan , Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi
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