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[[File:Mysore Manjunath violinist.jpg|thumb|Dr.Mysore Manjunath]] <br />
'''Mysore Manjunath''' Born in Mysore, is an [[India]]n violinist.<ref>https://mysuru.com/mysoreBros.aspx</ref> The son and disciple of violinist Prof. Mahadevappa, Manjunath performed his first concert at the age of 8 in [[Mysore]] as a [[child prodigy]] storming in to the music world.<ref>http://indiaepost.com/2018/07/29/world-renowned-violinist-dr-mysore-manjunath-to-perform-at-the-educational-institutes-in-dehradun-from-august-1-to-august-4-2018/</ref> Trained under his father, Manjunath,<ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040828/saturday/main1.htm</ref> and brother Mysore Nagaraj, received special coaching in violin technique and improvisation. He is one of the [[Mysore brothers]] duo enthralling audiences around the world with his mellifluous music and astounding mastery of the violin.<ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/content/549183/twice-prowess.html</ref> As press describing him, he has metamorphosed his prodigious talent to blossom into brand ambassador of Indian classical music.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/raised-to-the-power-of-two/article27546520.ece</ref> He is honored with the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]] Award by government of India, bestowed by the president of India at the [[Rashtrapathi Bhavan]] in New Delhi.<ref> https://starofmysore.com/selected-sangith-natak-academy-award/</ref><br />
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==Education==<br />
Manjunath did his Master of Music at the [[University of Mysore]] securing first Rank with 4 Gold Medals and was awarded Ph.D by the University of Mysore.<ref>https://www.news18.com/news/india/a-sonorous-journey-by-violin-maestros-377583.html</ref><ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/honour-for-mysores-violin-maestros/article5665242.ece</ref><br />
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==Career==<br />
Manjunath started performing at 8 and his initial concerts were with his father and brother.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/raised-to-the-power-of-two/article27546520.ece</ref> He regularly performs along with his elder brother Mysore Nagaraj.<ref>http://mysuru.com/mysoreBros.aspx</ref> His violin concerts are featured at major international concert stages including [[Royal Albert Hall]] - [[London]], [[Sydney Opera House]] - [[Australia]], International Violin Conference, Common Thread Music festival in [[United States]], [[Federation Square]] in [[Melbourne]], World Music Festival<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVVSJL7k9ls</ref> in [[Chicago]],<ref>http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/zakir-hussain-niladri-kumar-open-chicago-world-music-festival</ref> [[Oxford University]],<ref>https://www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/the-mysore-brothers-2/</ref> Tansen Sangith Samaroh-Gwalior, Esplanade Theatre in Singapore, World Music Series by [[BBC]], [[Santa-Fe Festival]]<ref>http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-1735-performing-arts-books-june-27-july-3.html</ref> in [[New Mexico]], Persian Academy of Culture in [[Iran]] Doverlane Music Festival in Kolkata, [[India International Centre]].<ref>http://www.iicdelhi.in/webcasts/view_webcast/carnatic-violin-duet-by-the-mysore-brothers-/</ref> He has collaborated with musicians and orchestras including [[Ned McGowan]], [[Fabrizio Cassol]], Jai Uttal, Joe Craven, Fred Hamilton, Todd Haaby, Pandith [[Vishwa Mohan Bhatt]], [[Ronu Majumdar]], [[N. Rajam]], Tejendra Majumdar such as [[Aka Moon]],<ref>http://www.akamoon.com/index.php?id=159{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Spenifex,<ref>http://www.womex.com/virtual/spinifex</ref> [[Ictus Ensemble|Ictus]].<br />
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He was nominated as cultural ambassador of University of Mysore.<ref>http://www.bangalorefirst.in/?p=13376</ref> Dr.Manjunath has created many New ragas including Yaduveera Manohari,<ref>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/260616/yaduveer-raga-for-mysuru-royal-wedding.html</ref> Bharatha . His recent creation Yoga Anthem- having many popular world musicians performing in it, got nationwide recognition.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/mysuru-musician-composes-anthem-for-international-yoga-day/articleshow/69864567.cms</ref><ref>https://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/210619/anthem-for-yoga.html</ref> Life Again, his song created during the Corona pandemic, featuring 20 eminent Musicians across the globe was launched by ICCR in over 150 countries.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dsBzcibCQM</ref> At the prestigious [[Karnataka Ganakala Parishat|Ganakala Parishath]] music conference, he was nominated as the President of the Coveted Golden Jubilee Music Conference, and honored with the Ganakala Bhushana Award in 2020.<ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/karnataka-focused-music-parishat-marks-50th-year-799827.html</ref><br />
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==Awards and honors==<br />
He is one of the youngest recipients of the [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]]<ref>https://starofmysore.com/selected-sangith-natak-academy-award/</ref> award by the [[Government of India]] and the [[Rajyotsava Award]] by the Government of [[Karnataka]].<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/2003/10/31/stories/2003103101770600.htm ]{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He has received the Excellence award from [[American Institute of World Culture]], honours from the [[Indo-American Arts Council|American Arts Council]], Best Violinist awards from The [[Music Academy]], Best Violinist award from the Indian fine arts society, Aryabhata Award, Meritorious Award from [[University of Oklahoma]]-USA, Samskruthi Sinchana Award, Y.T.Tatachari National Award, Sangeeth Samrat, Sangeeth Rathna, Sangitha Vidwanmani, Gana varidhi, Tantri Vadya Shiromani - Asthana Vidwan from [[Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham|Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham]], [[Chowdiah|Chowdiah National Award]] by Academy of Music,<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/honour-for-musicians/article4132242.ece</ref> Rotary Excellence Award & Rama Ganakalacharya,<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/mysore-brothers-to-receive-rama-gana-kalacharya-award/article23531128.ece</ref> Sangeetha Vedanta Dhurina<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/honour-for-mysores-violin-maestros/article5665242.ece</ref><br />
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