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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Veena Kuppayya was born in a Telugu Brahmin family in Tiruvottiyur, near [[Chennai]]. His father Sambamoorti Sastri was a famous vocalist as well as a [[veena]] player. Kuppayyar had his initial training from his father. Later he continued his musical training under [[Tyagaraja]] and learnt the art of music composition from him. Following the steps of his guru, Kuppaiyer has composed two groups of Pancharathnams – Kālahasti Pancharathna kritis and Vénkatésha Pancharathna kritis. The Panchrathna kritis are in Telugu and bears his nom de plume “Gópāla-dāsa” – his family deity, Sri Venugopala Swamy. These Panchrathna kritis also have been bedecked with beautiful Chittaswarams - solfa passages. | Veena Kuppayya was born in a Telugu Brahmin family in Tiruvottiyur, near [[Chennai]]. His father Sambamoorti Sastri was a famous vocalist as well as a [[veena]] player. Kuppayyar had his initial training from his father. Later he continued his musical training under [[Tyagaraja]] and learnt the art of music composition from him. Following the steps of his guru, Kuppaiyer has composed two groups of Pancharathnams – Kālahasti Pancharathna kritis and Vénkatésha Pancharathna kritis. The Panchrathna kritis are in Telugu and bears his nom de plume “Gópāla-dāsa” – his family deity, Sri Venugopala Swamy. These Panchrathna kritis also have been bedecked with beautiful Chittaswarams - solfa passages. | ||
Kuppayyar later moved to Chennai and sought the patronage of the local ruler Kovur Sundara Mudaliar. Kuppayyar trained a lot of disciples, who carried forward the legacy of Tyagaraja, helping to spread his krithis. Veena Kuppayar was a talented veena player. He also learnt the violin, a new instrument to Carnatic Music at that time. He composed many varnams and krithis in particular. The most famous varnam was Sami Ninne in Shankarabharanam. When he was in his height of composing, he received the title of Asthana Vidwan. | Kuppayyar later moved to Chennai and sought the patronage of the local ruler Kovur Sundara Mudaliar. Kuppayyar trained a lot of disciples, who carried forward the legacy of Tyagaraja, helping to spread his krithis. Veena Kuppayar was a talented veena player. He also learnt the violin, a new instrument to Carnatic Music at that time. He composed many varnams and krithis in particular. The most famous varnam was Sami Ninne in Shankarabharanam. When he was in his height of composing, he received the title of Asthana Vidwan. | ||
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| ''Koniyadina Na Pai Kopamu Seyanera Gadu'' || ''[[Kambhoji]]'' || ''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' || ''[[Kriti]]'' || ''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | | ''Koniyadina Na Pai Kopamu Seyanera Gadu'' || ''[[Kambhoji]]'' || ''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' || ''[[Kriti]]'' || ''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | ||
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| ''Sami Ninne Kori'' || ''[[ | | ''Sami Ninne Kori'' || ''[[Sankarabharanam (raga)|Sankarabharanam]]'' || ''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' || ''[[Varnam]]'' || ''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | ||
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| ''Vinayaka Ninu Vina Brocutaku Verevaru Ra'' || ''[[Hamsadhwani]]'' || ''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' || ''[[Kriti]]'' || ''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | | ''Vinayaka Ninu Vina Brocutaku Verevaru Ra'' || ''[[Hamsadhwani]]'' || ''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' || ''[[Kriti]]'' || ''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | ||
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|Nīvédikkani né nentó | |Nīvédikkani né nentó | ||
|''[[Darbar (Raga)| Darbar]]'' | |''[[Darbar (Raga)|Darbar]]'' | ||
|''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' | |''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' | ||
|''Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti'' | |''Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti'' | ||
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|Bāgumīraganu nātó | |Bāgumīraganu nātó | ||
|''[[ | |''[[Sankarabharanam (raga)|Sankarabharanam]]'' | ||
|''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' | |''[[Adi tala|Adi]]'' | ||
|''Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti'' | |''Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti'' | ||
|''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | |''[[Telugu language|Telugu]]'' | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:42, 25 August 2021
Veena Kuppayyar (1798–1860) was an exponent of Veena and a composer of Carnatic music. He was a student of the famous composer Tyagaraja. Kuppayar composed his songs in Telugu language and has left behind a number of popular kritis.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Veena Kuppayya was born in a Telugu Brahmin family in Tiruvottiyur, near Chennai. His father Sambamoorti Sastri was a famous vocalist as well as a veena player. Kuppayyar had his initial training from his father. Later he continued his musical training under Tyagaraja and learnt the art of music composition from him. Following the steps of his guru, Kuppaiyer has composed two groups of Pancharathnams – Kālahasti Pancharathna kritis and Vénkatésha Pancharathna kritis. The Panchrathna kritis are in Telugu and bears his nom de plume “Gópāla-dāsa” – his family deity, Sri Venugopala Swamy. These Panchrathna kritis also have been bedecked with beautiful Chittaswarams - solfa passages.
Kuppayyar later moved to Chennai and sought the patronage of the local ruler Kovur Sundara Mudaliar. Kuppayyar trained a lot of disciples, who carried forward the legacy of Tyagaraja, helping to spread his krithis. Veena Kuppayar was a talented veena player. He also learnt the violin, a new instrument to Carnatic Music at that time. He composed many varnams and krithis in particular. The most famous varnam was Sami Ninne in Shankarabharanam. When he was in his height of composing, he received the title of Asthana Vidwan.
Compositions[edit | edit source]
| Composition | Raga | Tala | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koniyadina Na Pai Kopamu Seyanera Gadu | Kambhoji | Adi | Kriti | Telugu |
| Sami Ninne Kori | Sankarabharanam | Adi | Varnam | Telugu |
| Vinayaka Ninu Vina Brocutaku Verevaru Ra | Hamsadhwani | Adi | Kriti | Telugu |
| Intha Chalamu Jesithe | Begada | Adi | Varnam | Telugu |
| Mammu bróchu | Simhendramadhyamam | Adi | Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti | Telugu |
| Nannu bróva neeku yóchana | Mukhari | Adi | Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti | Telugu |
| Sarójāksha nī padamulané | Saveri | Adi | Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti | Telugu |
| Nīvédikkani né nentó | Darbar | Adi | Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti | Telugu |
| Bāgumīraganu nātó | Sankarabharanam | Adi | Vénkatésha Pancharathna kriti | Telugu |
See also[edit | edit source]
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