Thiruvizhimizhalai Subramania Pillai | |
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| Born | Subramania Pillai 1 January 1895 |
| Died | 4 June 1984 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Nadaswaram artist |
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| Relatives | Thiruvizhimizhalai Natarajasundaram Pillai (brother) Semponnarkoil Ramaswami Pillai (father-in-law) |
| Awards | Sangita Kalanidhi 1956 Padma Shri 1974 Isai Perarignar 1974 |
Thiruvizhimizhalai Subramania Pillai (1 January 1895 - 4 June 1984) was an Indian musician and nadaswaram artist, recognized as part of the renowned duo "Thiruvizhimizhalai Brothers" alongside his younger brother, Thiruvizhimizhalai Natarajasundaram Pillai.[1] The duo achieved prominence as nadaswaram performers during the early 20th century.[1][2]
Life[edit | edit source]
Subramania Pillai was born on 1 January 1895 to Swaminatha Pillai and Sivabhagyathammal.[3][4] Initially trained in flute, he transitioned to the nadaswaram and began performing at the age of twelve.[5]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- In 1956, he became the first nadaswaram artist to receive the Sangita Kalanidhi awarded by the Madras Music Academy.[6]
- In 1974, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, acknowledging his contributions to Indian classical music.[7] In the same year, he received the Isai Perarignar award by Tamil Isai Sangam.[8]
Death[edit | edit source]
Subramania Pillai died on 4 June 1984.[3]
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Krishnamachari, Suganthy (2020-03-19). "Nagaswaram giants of Tiruveezhimizhalai". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ Sangeet Natak. Sangeet Natak Akademi. 1993. p. 27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rajagopalan, N. (1990). A Garland: A Biographical Dictionary of Carnatic Composers and Musicians. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 191.
- ↑ India), Music Academy (Chennai (1993). The Journal of the Music Academy, Madras. Music Academy. p. 54.
- ↑ "Nataraja Sundaram Pillai and Subramania Pillai, Tiruveezhimalai Brothers (duo)". oldsruti.pixelhubstudio.com. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Charumathi (2022-05-26). "Sangita Kalanidhi: Musicians' hall of fame". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ "Padma Awards | Interactive Dashboard". dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ↑ "Tamil Isai Sangam". www.tamilisaisangam.in. Retrieved 2024-12-28.