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'''Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu''' ([[Malayalam]]: <small>ആവണീശ്വരം എസ് ആര്‍ വിനു</small>) (born 10 June 1973) is an Indian Carnatic violinist.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/enhancing-a-kutcheri/article1089898.ece| title = Enhancing a kutcheri - The Hindu}}</ref> He is an 'A Top' grade artiste of the All India Radio, world renowned soloist and accompanist.He has managed to capture the hearts of his listeners through his mellifluous tunes enriched with Raga Bhaava.Vinu's ability to seamlessly switch between vocal style and instrumental style makes his technique one-of-a-kind.
'''Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu''' ([[Malayalam]]: <small>ആവണീശ്വരം എസ് ആര്‍ വിനു</small>) (born 10 June 1973) is an Indian [[Carnatic music|Carnatic violinist]].<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/enhancing-a-kutcheri/article1089898.ece| title = Enhancing a kutcheri - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 13 January 2011| last1 = Cheerath| first1 = Bhawani}}</ref> He is an 'A Top' grade artiste of the [[All India Radio]].  


==Early life and background==
==Early life and background==
Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu was born in [[Trivandrum]] to Avaneeswaram N. Ramachandran<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/enhancing-a-kutcheri/article1089898.ece| title = Enhancing a kutcheri - The Hindu}}</ref> and Sahithi Devi.He hails from a musically inclined family;his father was a vocal artiste and his grandfather a renowned nagaswaram player. Vinu started learning [[violin]] from his father when he was six.Later he underwent training from Gurus Prof.Kilimanur Thyagarajan, Mysore M. Nagaraj and Mysore Manjunath.
Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu was born on 10th June 1973 in [[Trivandrum]] .<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/enhancing-a-kutcheri/article1089898.ece| title = Enhancing a kutcheri - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 13 January 2011| last1 = Cheerath| first1 = Bhawani}}</ref> He hails from a musically inclined family.


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==Musical career==
==Musical career==
Vinu is one of the most sought after violinists of carnatic music today. He has traveled extensively all over the world and performed with many leading musicians including Padmavibhushan Dr. M. [[Balamuralikrishna]],<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1k8V-eEMYI| title = YouTube}}</ref> Madurai [[T. N. Seshagopalan]], [[Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma]],<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/chennai-margazhi-season/when-the-intellect-was-satisfied/article6672806.ece| title = When the intellect was satisfied - The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/rama-varmas-concert-departed-from-the-regular-format-to-present-a-variety-of-compositions/article8253006.ece| title = Rama Varma's concert departed from the regular format to present a variety of compositions. - The Hindu}}</ref> [[Sanjay Subrahmanyan]], Padmabhushan [[T. V. Sankaranarayanan]], Dr.[[N. Ramani]], [[T. K. Govindarao]], Nellai T.V.Krishnamoorthy, [[Neyyattinkara Vasudevan]], Padmavibhushan Dr. [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[S. Sowmya]],Dr.Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam, [[P. Unni Krishnan]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/meeting-place-of-melodies/article5780323.ece| title = Meeting place of melodies - The Hindu}}</ref>
Vinu has performed with many leading musicians including Padmavibhushan Dr. M. [[Balamuralikrishna]],<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1k8V-eEMYI| title = YouTube| website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> Madurai [[T. N. Seshagopalan]], [[Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma]],<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/chennai-margazhi-season/when-the-intellect-was-satisfied/article6672806.ece| title = When the intellect was satisfied - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 8 December 2014| last1 = Swaminathan| first1 = G.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/rama-varmas-concert-departed-from-the-regular-format-to-present-a-variety-of-compositions/article8253006.ece| title = Rama Varma's concert departed from the regular format to present a variety of compositions. - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 18 February 2016| last1 = Subrahmanyam| first1 = Velcheti}}</ref> [[Sanjay Subrahmanyan]], [[T. V. Sankaranarayanan]], Dr.[[N. Ramani]], [[T. K. Govindarao]],[[Neyyattinkara Vasudevan]],Dr. [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[P. Unni Krishnan]]<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/meeting-place-of-melodies/article5780323.ece| title = Meeting place of melodies - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 13 March 2014| last1 = Bal| first1 = Harish}}</ref>


Vinu has travelled extensively and has performed in various prestigious music festivals including the 'Sacred Music Festival, France, Sydney music festival and Swathy music festival Trivandrum(India).Vinu has performed in countries like [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Sweden]], [[Denmark]], [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]], [[Japan]], [[UAE]], [[Botswana]] and [[Qatar]].
He has performed in various prestigious music festivals including the Sacred Music Festival in France, the Sydney music festival and the [[Swathi Sangeethotsavam|Swathi music festival]] held in Trivandrum(India). Vinu has also performed in countries like [[United States]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], [[New Zealand]], [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Sweden]], [[Denmark]], [[Singapore]], [[Malaysia]], [[Japan]], [[UAE]], [[Botswana]] and [[Qatar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Great Lakes Aradhana Committee |url=https://www.glacmichigan.com/2017season.htm |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=www.glacmichigan.com}}</ref>


==Awards and recognitions==
==Awards and recognitions==
Vinu is an 'A TOP' grade artiste of [[All India Radio]]<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/creative-spaces-avaneeswaram-s-r-vinu/article7382790.ece| title = Song of the violin - The Hindu}}</ref> and Doordarsan.<br />
Vinu is an 'A TOP' grade artiste of [[All India Radio]]<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/creative-spaces-avaneeswaram-s-r-vinu/article7382790.ece| title = Song of the violin - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 3 July 2015| last1 = George| first1 = Liza}}</ref> and Doordarshan.
He was featured as an indian carnatic violinist in the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.<br />
*He was featured as an Indian carnatic violinist in the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
He has received the Madras Music Academy awards during the years 2004 and 2005.<br />
*He was conferred with the honor of 'Sangeetha Rethna' from Sri Sathyasayi Seva Trust in 2010.
He was conferred with the honor of 'Sangeetha Rethna' from Sri Sathyasayi Seva Trust in 2010.<br />
*He was conferred with the honor of Sri Kanchipuram Asthana Vidwan in 2010.
He was conferred with the honor of Sri Kanchipuram Asthana Vidwan in 2010.<br />
*He was conferred with the honor 'Youth Excellence Award' from Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyyer Trust, Chennai in 2012.
He was conferred with the honor of 'Youth Excellence Award' from Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyyer Trust, Chennai in 2012.<br />
*He received the Senior Scholarship from the Department of Culture, Government of India in 1998.
He has received the Senior Scholarship from Department of Culture, Government of India in 1998.<br />
He has been featured on various albums and CDs including Charsur, Manorama audios etc.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vinu is married to Dr. S. Aswathy Vinu. The couple has two children, Gayathri Nandana and Gautham Sanker.
Vinu is married to S.Aswathy Vinu. The couple has two children.  


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 9 August 2023

Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu
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Background information
Born (1973-06-10) 10 June 1973 (age 53)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
GenresIndian classical Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Violinist
InstrumentsViolin
Years active1985 - present

Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu (Malayalam: ആവണീശ്വരം എസ് ആര്‍ വിനു) (born 10 June 1973) is an Indian Carnatic violinist.[1] He is an 'A Top' grade artiste of the All India Radio.

Early life and background[edit | edit source]

Avaneeswaram S. R. Vinu was born on 10th June 1973 in Trivandrum .[2] He hails from a musically inclined family.

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Musical career[edit | edit source]

Vinu has performed with many leading musicians including Padmavibhushan Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna,[3] Madurai T. N. Seshagopalan, Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma,[4][5] Sanjay Subrahmanyan, T. V. Sankaranarayanan, Dr.N. Ramani, T. K. Govindarao,Neyyattinkara Vasudevan,Dr. K. J. Yesudas, P. Unni Krishnan[6]

He has performed in various prestigious music festivals including the Sacred Music Festival in France, the Sydney music festival and the Swathi music festival held in Trivandrum(India). Vinu has also performed in countries like United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, UAE, Botswana and Qatar.[7]

Awards and recognitions[edit | edit source]

Vinu is an 'A TOP' grade artiste of All India Radio[8] and Doordarshan.

  • He was featured as an Indian carnatic violinist in the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
  • He was conferred with the honor of 'Sangeetha Rethna' from Sri Sathyasayi Seva Trust in 2010.
  • He was conferred with the honor of Sri Kanchipuram Asthana Vidwan in 2010.
  • He was conferred with the honor 'Youth Excellence Award' from Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyyer Trust, Chennai in 2012.
  • He received the Senior Scholarship from the Department of Culture, Government of India in 1998.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Vinu is married to S.Aswathy Vinu. The couple has two children.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Cheerath, Bhawani (13 January 2011). "Enhancing a kutcheri - The Hindu". The Hindu.
  2. Cheerath, Bhawani (13 January 2011). "Enhancing a kutcheri - The Hindu". The Hindu.
  3. "YouTube". YouTube.
  4. Swaminathan, G. (8 December 2014). "When the intellect was satisfied - The Hindu". The Hindu.
  5. Subrahmanyam, Velcheti (18 February 2016). "Rama Varma's concert departed from the regular format to present a variety of compositions. - The Hindu". The Hindu.
  6. Bal, Harish (13 March 2014). "Meeting place of melodies - The Hindu". The Hindu.
  7. "Great Lakes Aradhana Committee". www.glacmichigan.com. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  8. George, Liza (3 July 2015). "Song of the violin - The Hindu". The Hindu.