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'''Trippunithura Narayanaiyer Krishnan''' (6 October 1928 - 2 November 2020) was a ] violinist. He is commonly grouped with ] and ] as part of the violin-trinity of Carnatic Music. He was awarded the ]'s ] in 1980. He was also the recipient of the ], India's third highest civilian honor in 1992, and earlier the ], India's fourth highest civilian honor in 1973. '''Trippunithura Narayana Krishnan''' (6 October 1928{{Spaced en dash}}2 November 2020) was an Indian ] violinist. Along with ] and ] he was considered part of the violin-trinity of Carnatic music. He was awarded the ]'s ] in 1980. He was also the recipient of the ], India's third highest civilian honour, in 1992, and earlier, the ], India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 1973.


==Early life== ==Early life==
Krishnan was born on 6 October 1928, in ], ] to A. Narayana Iyer and Ammini Ammal.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Mahesh|first=Chitra|date=2018-12-06|title=T.N. Krishnan: Life on a high note|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/tn-krishnan-life-on-a-high-note/article25680704.ece|access-date=2020-11-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He learned music from his father and was 11 when he performed at his first violin concert in 1939 in ].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2020-11-03|title=TN Krishnan, legendary violinist and Padma Bhushan awardee, passes away aged 92 - Art-and-culture News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/tn-krishnan-legendary-violinist-and-padma-bhushan-awardee-passes-away-aged-92-8977861.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Firstpost}}</ref> His father continued to teach him until his death. Recounting his early years, Krishnan mentioned that he would play the instrument continuously for over three hours at ], or classical music performances, and they would "perform in temples, in landlords’ houses or at weddings."<ref name=":1" /> Krishnan was born on 6 October 1928, in ], ] to A. Narayana and Ammini Ammal.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|last=Mahesh|first=Chitra|date=6 December 2018|title=T.N. Krishnan: Life on a high note|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/tn-krishnan-life-on-a-high-note/article25680704.ece|access-date=3 November 2020|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102185413/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/tn-krishnan-life-on-a-high-note/article25680704.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> He learnt music from his father and was 11 when he performed at his first violin concert in 1939 in ].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=3 November 2020|title=TN Krishnan, legendary violinist and Padma Bhushan awardee, passes away aged 92 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/tn-krishnan-legendary-violinist-and-padma-bhushan-awardee-passes-away-aged-92-8977861.html|access-date=3 November 2020|website=Firstpost|archive-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103054840/https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/tn-krishnan-legendary-violinist-and-padma-bhushan-awardee-passes-away-aged-92-8977861.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His father continued to teach him until his death. Recounting his early years, Krishnan mentioned that he would play the instrument continuously for over three hours at ], or classical music performances, and they would "perform in temples, in landlords’ houses or at weddings."<ref name=":1" />


He was mentored in his early years by Alleppy K.Parthasarathy a ] of Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar and later joined carnatic vocalist ].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kolappan|first=B.|date=2020-11-03|title=Violinist T.N. Krishnan is no more|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/violinist-tn-krishnan-is-no-more/article33006607.ece|access-date=2020-11-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He was mentored in his early years by Alleppy K.Parthasarathy a '']'' of Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar and later joined carnatic vocalist ].<ref name=":0"/>


==Career== ==Career==
Krishnan started out as a violinist accompanying musicians ], ], ], ], M D Ramanathan and ]. He performed his first solo concert in ] in 1939, at the age of 11.<ref name=":0" /> In his early years, the ] provided him with royal patronage.<ref name=":1" /> Krishnan started out as a violinist accompanying musicians ], ], ], ], M. D. Ramanathan and ]. He performed his first solo concert in ] in 1939, at the age of 11.<ref name=":0" /> In his early years, the ] provided him with royal patronage.<ref name=":1" />


Krishnan first arrived in ] in 1942.<ref name=":0" /> His tutor, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, placed him in the care of R. Aiyadurai, a prominent industrialist, philanthropist and connoisseur of Carnatic Music. Aiyadurai and his wife Thangam Aiyadurai welcomed the young Krishnan in to their home as their own.<ref name=":1" /> Krishnan first arrived in ] in 1942.<ref name=":0" /> His tutor, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, placed him in the care of R. Aiyadurai, an industrialist, philanthropist and patron of Carnatic music. Aiyadurai and his wife Thangam Aiyadurai welcomed the young Krishnan in to their home as his own.<ref name=":1" />


Along with ] and ] he was considered a part of the violin-trinity of Carnatic Music.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nov 3|first=TNN /|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=06:21|title=TN Krishnan death: Violin great TN Krishnan passes away at 92 in Chennai {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/violin-great-tn-krishnan-passes-away-at-92-in-chennai/articleshow/79010499.cms|access-date=2020-11-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His performance is said to give importance to expressional restraint.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602410400.htm | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Magical spell of music | date=2004-08-06}}</ref> In his generation of musicians, he was one of the few instrumentalists who provided a nostalgic experience of a bygone era in the minds of his listeners.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/06/07/stories/2004060701030200.htm# |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050506184115/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/06/07/stories/2004060701030200.htm# |archive-date=6 May 2005 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He travelled extensively on musical tours all over the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=T. N. KRISHNAN - Indian Classical Violin|url=http://www.tnkrishnan.org/|access-date=2020-11-03|website=www.tnkrishnan.org}}</ref> He was a regular performer during the annual '']'' music season at the ] including a dedicated morning slot on Christmas Day.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-03|title=Legendary violinist T N Krishnan passes away at 92|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/legendary-violinist-t-n-krishnan-passes-away-at-92-910623.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> Along with ] and ] he was considered a part of the violin-trinity of Carnatic music.<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=3 Nov 2020|title=TN Krishnan death: Violin great TN Krishnan passes away at 92 in Chennai {{!}} Chennai News|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/violin-great-tn-krishnan-passes-away-at-92-in-chennai/articleshow/79010499.cms|access-date=3 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103095808/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/violin-great-tn-krishnan-passes-away-at-92-in-chennai/articleshow/79010499.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Reviews of his performance called out the importance that he gave to expressional restraint.<ref>{{cite news|date=6 August 2004|title=Magical spell of music|location=Chennai, India|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602410400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050108214332/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/06/stories/2004080602410400.htm|url-status=dead|work=]|archive-date=8 January 2005}}</ref> Reviewing one of his performances in 2004, '']'' said that in his generation of musicians, he was one of the few instrumentalists who provided a nostalgic experience of a bygone era in the minds of his listeners.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/06/07/stories/2004060701030200.htm |title=The Hindu : Touching tranquil heights |access-date=11 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050506184115/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2004/06/07/stories/2004060701030200.htm |archive-date=6 May 2005 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> He was a regular performer during the annual '']'' music season at the ] including a dedicated morning slot on Christmas Day.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=3 November 2020|title=Legendary violinist T N Krishnan passes away at 92|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/legendary-violinist-t-n-krishnan-passes-away-at-92-910623.html|access-date=3 November 2020|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|archive-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103033205/https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/legendary-violinist-t-n-krishnan-passes-away-at-92-910623.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He travelled extensively on musical tours all over the world.<ref name=":5" />


Krishnan taught music in the traditional '']'' setting and also in the more formal academic environments. Among his students included, his daughter Viji Krishnan Natarajan, his son Sriram Krishnan, and Charumathi Raghuraman.<ref name=":1" /> He was a Professor of Music at Chennai Music College and later went on to be the principal at the college. He was also the Dean of the School of Music and Fine Arts at the ].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> He had also served as the vice-chairman of the ] between 1991 and 1993.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Sangeet Natak Academy - TN Krishnan|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=377&at=1|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-11-03|website=sangeetnatak.gov.in}}</ref> Krishnan taught music in the traditional '']'' setting and also in the more formal academic environments. Among his students were his daughter Viji Krishnan Natarajan, his son Sriram Krishnan, and Charumathi Raghuraman.<ref name=":1" /> He was a professor of Music at Chennai Music College and later went on to be the principal at the college. He was also the dean of the School of Music and Fine Arts at the ].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> He had also served as the vice-chairman of the ] between 1991 and 1993.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Sangeet Natak Academy – TN Krishnan|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=377&at=1|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810223614/https://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=377&at=1|archive-date=10 August 2020|access-date=3 November 2020|website=sangeetnatak.gov.in}}</ref>


==Awards and titles== ==Awards and titles==
Krishnan was awarded the ] in 1974 and was a recipient of the ] from the academy in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=SNA: List of Akademi Awardees&nbsp;— Instrumental&nbsp;— Carnatic Violin |publisher=] |url=http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist-car-violin.htm |accessdate=2009-09-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403111058/http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist-car-violin.htm |archivedate=3 April 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SNA: List of Akademi Fellows|publisher=Sangeet Natak Akademi|url=http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/fellowslist.htm|accessdate=2009-09-24|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727235210/http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/fellowslist.htm|archivedate=2011-07-27}}</ref> He received the ] titular award in 1980 from the ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nov 3|first=TNN /|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=03:33|title=Violin maestro TN Krishnan dies at 92 {{!}} India News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/violin-maestro-tn-krishnan-dies-at-92/articleshow/79009830.cms|access-date=2020-11-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> He received the ] award in1999 from the Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Violinist Krishnan passes away, Modi says void in music world|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/violinist-krishnan-passes-away-modi-says-void-in-music-world-news-bollywood-uldhlzahebjjg.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Sify|language=en}}</ref> He was also the ''Asthana Vidwan'' (English: Court Scholar) at the ].<ref name=":4" /> Krishnan was awarded the ] in 1974 and was a recipient of the ] from the academy in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=SNA: List of Akademi Awardees&nbsp;— Instrumental&nbsp;— Carnatic Violin |publisher=] |url=http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist-car-violin.htm |access-date=24 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403111058/http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/awardeeslist-car-violin.htm |archive-date=3 April 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SNA: List of Akademi Fellows|publisher=Sangeet Natak Akademi|url=http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/fellowslist.htm|access-date=24 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727235210/http://www.sangeetnatak.org/sna/fellowslist.htm|archive-date=27 July 2011}}</ref> He received the ] titular award in 1980 from the ].<ref>{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=3 Nov 2020|title=Violin maestro TN Krishnan dies at 92 {{!}} India News|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/violin-maestro-tn-krishnan-dies-at-92/articleshow/79009830.cms|access-date=3 November 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=3 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201103062837/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/violin-maestro-tn-krishnan-dies-at-92/articleshow/79009830.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He received the ] award in1999 from the Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome to The Indian Fine Art Society|url=http://www.theindianfineartssociety.com/oldevents.html|access-date=3 November 2020|website=www.theindianfineartssociety.com|archive-date=26 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926175847/http://www.theindianfineartssociety.com/oldevents.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also the ''Asthana Vidwan'' ({{translation|Court Scholar}}) at the ].<ref name=":4" />


State Honors:<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-03|title=TN Krishnan, legendary violinist and Padma Bhushan awardee, passes away aged 92 - Art-and-culture News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/tn-krishnan-legendary-violinist-and-padma-bhushan-awardee-passes-away-aged-92-8977861.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Padma Awards|url=http://india.gov.in/myindia/advsearch_awards.php?start=10&award_year=&state=&field=3&p_name=Krishnan&award=All|accessdate=2009-07-16|publisher=]}}</ref> State honours:<ref name=":2"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Padma Awards|url=http://india.gov.in/myindia/advsearch_awards.php?start=10&award_year=&state=&field=3&p_name=Krishnan&award=All|access-date=16 July 2009|publisher=]|archive-date=14 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314045543/http://india.gov.in/myindia/advsearch_awards.php?start=10&award_year=&state=&field=3&p_name=Krishnan&award=All|url-status=live}}</ref>
* ] ], India's fourth highest civilian honor (1973) * ] ], India's fourth highest civilian honour (1973)
* ] ], India's third highest civilian honor (1992) * ] ], India's third highest civilian honour (1992)
Grammy's honoured him with 'In Memoriam' mention of International musicians in March 2021 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/recording-academy-grammy-in-memoriam-2021|title = Recording Academy in Memoriam 2021|date = 14 March 2021}}</ref>


== Personal life == == Personal life ==
TN Krishnan was married to Kamala Krishnan and had two children, Viji Krishnan Natarajan, and Sriram Krishnan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.tnkrishnan-foundation.org/|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216161507/http://www.tnkrishnan-foundation.org/|archivedate=2008-12-16|accessdate=2008-12-17}}</ref> Both Viji Krishnan Natarajan and Sriram Krishnan are well-known violinists.<ref name=":1" /> T N Krishnan's sister ] is a famous violin player in ]<ref name=":1" /> He died on November 2, 2020.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Kolappan|first=B.|date=2020-11-03|title=Violinist T.N. Krishnan is no more|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/violinist-tn-krishnan-is-no-more/article33006607.ece|access-date=2020-11-03|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Krishnan was married to Kamala Krishnan and had two children, Viji Krishnan Natarajan, and Sriram Krishnan.<ref>{{cite web|title=T.N.Krishnan Foundation|url=http://www.tnkrishnan-foundation.org/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216161507/http://www.tnkrishnan-foundation.org/|archive-date=16 December 2008|access-date=17 December 2008}}</ref> Both Viji Krishnan Natarajan and Sriram Krishnan are well-known violinists.<ref name=":1" /> His sister ] is a famous violin player in the ]<ref name=":1" /> He died on 2 November 2020 at his house in ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Kolappan|first=B.|date=3 November 2020|title=Violinist T.N. Krishnan is no more|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/violinist-tn-krishnan-is-no-more/article33006607.ece|access-date=3 November 2020|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102185801/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/violinist-tn-krishnan-is-no-more/article33006607.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Discography== ==Discography==
⚫ *Melodious Strings of the Indian Violin (1985)<ref name=":3" />
*Maestros Choice (1991)<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=T. N. Krishnan|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/3565350-T-N-Krishnan|access-date=2020-11-03|website=Discogs|language=en}}</ref>
*Legendary Solo<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/28194/Legendary%20Solo |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-04-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712231817/http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/28194/Legendary%20Solo |archivedate=2011-07-12 }}</ref> *Maestros Choice (1991)<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=T. N. Krishnan|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/3565350-T-N-Krishnan|access-date=3 November 2020|website=Discogs|language=en|archive-date=8 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108024724/https://www.discogs.com/artist/3565350-T-N-Krishnan|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Music is Music – Jugalbandi (with ]) (1991)<ref name=":3" />
⚫ *Classical instrumental Violin<ref name=":3" />
*The Carnatic Violin (2002)<ref name=":3" />
* A Duet On Strings (with Dr.] and ]) <ref>{{cite web| url=https://itunes.apple.com/tr/artist/n-rajam/587005608|title=Album - A Duet On Strings on Itunes|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref>
*Parivaar (with N. Rajam) (2003)<ref name=":3" />
* ''Sruti Sandhya'' (with T S Nandakumar) <ref>{{cite web| url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sruti-sandhya/id1282278911|title=Sruti Sandhya - T S Nandakumar|website=]|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Sruti Sandhya - T. N. Krishnan, T S Nandakumar - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |date=2007-03-27 |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sruti-sandhya/9,muHNu63c8_ |access-date=2024-04-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* ''Sruti Sandhya 2'' (with T S Nandakumar) <ref>{{cite web| url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sruti-sandhya-2-ep/1313778309|title=Sruti Sandhya 2 - T S Nandakumar|website=]|location=Mumbai, India}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Sruti Sandhya 2 - T. N. Krishnan, T S Nandakumar - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |date=2009-01-03 |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sruti-sandhya-2/W73dA9czhNI_ |access-date=2024-04-14 |language=en-US}}</ref>


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Indian musician (1928–2020)

Sangeetha KalanidhiT. N. Krishnan
Krishnan performing at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, on 19 January 2010Krishnan performing at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, on 19 January 2010
Background information
Born(1928-10-06)6 October 1928
Tripunithura, Cochin, British India
Died2 November 2020(2020-11-02) (aged 92)
Chennai
GenresCarnatic music
Occupationviolinist
Instrumentviolin
Musical artist

Trippunithura Narayana Krishnan (6 October 1928 – 2 November 2020) was an Indian Carnatic music violinist. Along with Lalgudi Jayaraman and M. S. Gopalakrishnan he was considered part of the violin-trinity of Carnatic music. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1980. He was also the recipient of the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour, in 1992, and earlier, the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 1973.

Early life

Krishnan was born on 6 October 1928, in Tripunithura, Kerala to A. Narayana and Ammini Ammal. He learnt music from his father and was 11 when he performed at his first violin concert in 1939 in Trivandrum. His father continued to teach him until his death. Recounting his early years, Krishnan mentioned that he would play the instrument continuously for over three hours at katcheris, or classical music performances, and they would "perform in temples, in landlords’ houses or at weddings."

He was mentored in his early years by Alleppy K.Parthasarathy a sisya of Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar and later joined carnatic vocalist Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer.

Career

Krishnan started out as a violinist accompanying musicians Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, Musiri Subramania Iyer, Alathur Brothers, M. D. Ramanathan and Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer. He performed his first solo concert in Trivandrum in 1939, at the age of 11. In his early years, the Cochin royal family provided him with royal patronage.

Krishnan first arrived in Madras in 1942. His tutor, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, placed him in the care of R. Aiyadurai, an industrialist, philanthropist and patron of Carnatic music. Aiyadurai and his wife Thangam Aiyadurai welcomed the young Krishnan in to their home as his own.

Along with Lalgudi Jayaraman and M. S. Gopalakrishnan he was considered a part of the violin-trinity of Carnatic music. Reviews of his performance called out the importance that he gave to expressional restraint. Reviewing one of his performances in 2004, The Hindu said that in his generation of musicians, he was one of the few instrumentalists who provided a nostalgic experience of a bygone era in the minds of his listeners. He was a regular performer during the annual Margazhi music season at the Madras Music Academy including a dedicated morning slot on Christmas Day. He travelled extensively on musical tours all over the world.

Krishnan taught music in the traditional Parampara setting and also in the more formal academic environments. Among his students were his daughter Viji Krishnan Natarajan, his son Sriram Krishnan, and Charumathi Raghuraman. He was a professor of Music at Chennai Music College and later went on to be the principal at the college. He was also the dean of the School of Music and Fine Arts at the University of Delhi. He had also served as the vice-chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi between 1991 and 1993.

Awards and titles

Krishnan was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1974 and was a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship from the academy in 2006. He received the Sangeetha Kalanidhi titular award in 1980 from the Madras Music Academy. He received the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award in1999 from the Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai. He was also the Asthana Vidwan (transl. Court Scholar) at the Tirupathi Devastanam.

State honours:

  • Padma Shri riband Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour (1973)
  • Padma Bhushan riband Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour (1992)

Grammy's honoured him with 'In Memoriam' mention of International musicians in March 2021

Personal life

Krishnan was married to Kamala Krishnan and had two children, Viji Krishnan Natarajan, and Sriram Krishnan. Both Viji Krishnan Natarajan and Sriram Krishnan are well-known violinists. His sister N. Rajam is a famous violin player in the Hindustani tradition. He died on 2 November 2020 at his house in Chennai.

Discography

  • Melodious Strings of the Indian Violin (1985)
  • Maestros Choice (1991)
  • Music is Music – Jugalbandi (with Ustad Amjad Ali Khan) (1991)
  • The Carnatic Violin (2002)
  • Parivaar (with N. Rajam) (2003)
  • Sruti Sandhya (with T S Nandakumar)
  • Sruti Sandhya 2 (with T S Nandakumar)

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