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'''RR Keshavamurthy''' (1913-2006) was an Indian [[violin]]ist. RRK, as he was popularly known specialised in the seven-stringed violin. RRK was a student of [[Bidaram Krishnappa]], the guru of the violinist [[Mysore T. Chowdiah]]. He was a said to be a legend of seven stringed violin. He influenced senior musicians like T. Rukmini, Bhuvaneshawaraih, M. S. Krishnaveni and Anoor Ramakrishna.<ref>{{cite news|title=R.R. Keshava Murthy passes away|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/25/stories/2006102502970400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061124090440/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/25/stories/2006102502970400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 November 2006|accessdate=4 December 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 October 2006}}</ref>
'''RR Keshavamurthy''' (1913–2006) was an Indian [[violin]]ist. RRK, as he was popularly known specialised in the seven-stringed violin. RRK was a student of [[Bidaram Krishnappa]], the guru of the violinist [[Mysore T. Chowdiah]]. He was a said to be a legend of seven stringed violin. He influenced senior musicians like [[T. Rukmini]], Bhuvaneshawaraih, M. S. Krishnaveni and Anoor Ramakrishna.<ref>{{cite news|title=R.R. Keshava Murthy passes away|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/25/stories/2006102502970400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061124090440/http://www.hindu.com/2006/10/25/stories/2006102502970400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 November 2006|accessdate=4 December 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=25 October 2006}}</ref>


RRK trained a number of young musicians and is the author of a dozen books on music. He was known for his rigorous practice and discipline. Today's other performing students trained by RRK include Dr. Meenakshi Ravi, Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth,Yogendra R ,Vidwan. Mysore Sanjeev kumar - Violist and Violinist<ref>{{cite web|last=herald|first=deccan|title=Jyotsna Srikanth|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/153581/a-blend-beats.html|publisher=Deccanherald|accessdate=11 July 2011}}</ref> Nalina Mohan, Jyotsna Manjunath and Nikhil Joshi. RRK presented many papers on the subject of violin playing and violin [[Fingering (music)|fingering]] techniques. He had commanded a unique position in the field of carnatic music.
RRK trained a number of young musicians and is the author of a dozen books on music. He was known for his rigorous practice and discipline. Today's other performing students trained by RRK include Dr. Meenakshi Ravi, Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth, Yogendra R, Vidwan. Mysore Sanjeev kumar - Violist and Violinist<ref>{{cite web|last=herald|first=deccan|title=Jyotsna Srikanth|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/153581/a-blend-beats.html|publisher=Deccanherald|accessdate=11 July 2011}}</ref> Nalina Mohan, Jyotsna Manjunath and Nikhil Joshi. RRK presented many papers on the subject of violin playing and violin [[Fingering (music)|fingering]] techniques.


R. R. Keshavamurthy was addressed with the title Sangeeta Vidya Sagara more frequently than others. He received many other titles such as Sangeetha Kala Rathna and Nada Bheeshma Vidwan. He was not celebrated much during his lifetime for his unique temperament and was not known to be very sociable. He was known for his terse and tough expressions. Very rugged in his approach, he had accompanied many stalwarts during his time.
R. R. Keshavamurthy was addressed with the title Sangeeta Vidya Sagara more frequently than others. He received many other titles such as Sangeetha Kala Rathna and Nada Bheeshma Vidwan. He was not celebrated much during his lifetime for his unique temperament and was not known to be very sociable. He was known for his terse and tough expressions.


He authored many music books.<ref>{{cite web|last=Swarasindhu|title=RR Keshavamurthy|url=http://www.swarasindhu.in/swarasindhu/showDetails.do?table=Artist&id=117|work=Web Research and Articles|publisher=Swarasindhu|accessdate=11 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321052911/http://www.swarasindhu.in/swarasindhu/showDetails.do?table=Artist&id=117|archivedate=21 March 2012}}</ref>
He authored many music books.<ref>{{cite web|last=Swarasindhu|title=RR Keshavamurthy|url=http://www.swarasindhu.in/swarasindhu/showDetails.do?table=Artist&id=117|work=Web Research and Articles|publisher=Swarasindhu|accessdate=11 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321052911/http://www.swarasindhu.in/swarasindhu/showDetails.do?table=Artist&id=117|archivedate=21 March 2012}}</ref>
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[[Category:20th-century Indian violinists]]
[[Category:20th-century violinists]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian musicians]]

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R. R. Keshavamurthy
Born
R. R. Keshavamurthy

1913
Died2006

RR Keshavamurthy (1913–2006) was an Indian violinist. RRK, as he was popularly known specialised in the seven-stringed violin. RRK was a student of Bidaram Krishnappa, the guru of the violinist Mysore T. Chowdiah. He was a said to be a legend of seven stringed violin. He influenced senior musicians like T. Rukmini, Bhuvaneshawaraih, M. S. Krishnaveni and Anoor Ramakrishna.[1]

RRK trained a number of young musicians and is the author of a dozen books on music. He was known for his rigorous practice and discipline. Today's other performing students trained by RRK include Dr. Meenakshi Ravi, Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth, Yogendra R, Vidwan. Mysore Sanjeev kumar - Violist and Violinist[2] Nalina Mohan, Jyotsna Manjunath and Nikhil Joshi. RRK presented many papers on the subject of violin playing and violin fingering techniques.

R. R. Keshavamurthy was addressed with the title Sangeeta Vidya Sagara more frequently than others. He received many other titles such as Sangeetha Kala Rathna and Nada Bheeshma Vidwan. He was not celebrated much during his lifetime for his unique temperament and was not known to be very sociable. He was known for his terse and tough expressions.

He authored many music books.[3]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. "R.R. Keshava Murthy passes away". The Hindu. 25 October 2006. Archived from the original on 24 November 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2010.
  2. herald, deccan. "Jyotsna Srikanth". Deccanherald. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  3. Swarasindhu. "RR Keshavamurthy". Web Research and Articles. Swarasindhu. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  4. "Kanaka Purandara Award Winners p521" (PDF). Karnataka Handbook 2010. Government of Karnataka. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2011. Retrieved 4 December 2010.
  5. "Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (Akademi Awards)". Sangeet Natak Akademi. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2010.