Majestic Melodies

In the sphere of Carnatic music, Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman is a name that is instantly associated with melody, rhythm, masterly technique in playing violin playing and musical excellence. Born in the lineage of an illustrious disciple of the great saint musician Thayagaraja and meticulosly trained and brought up in an atmosphere of music by his versatile father late V R Gopala Iyer, Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman inherited the essence of Carnatic music. At the early age 12 he started his musical career as an accompanying violnist. Being endowed with rich imagination, quick grasp, an uncommon ability for adapting to the individual styles of the leading maestros in Carnatic music while accompanying them in their concerts, he reached the forefront in rapid strides. The rich concert experience he thus gained, coupled with the strong urge to give original expression to the musical ideas surging in him, culminated in his emergence as a solo violinist of rare brilliance. He endeared himself to music lovers by his flawless and fascinating style, graceful and original, yet not divorced from traditonal roots. He has made his mark also as a unique and extraordinary composer having to his credit several thillanas and varnams which are a scintillating blend of raga, rhythm and lyrical beauty.

Tracks:

1.Varanam (Nalinakanthi - Adi - Lalgudi) 08:41

2.Ragasuha (Andolika - Adi - Thyagaraja) 09:17

3.Shankari Neeve (Begada - Roopakam - Subbaraya Sastri) 11:14

4.Nidhichala (Kalyani - Misra Chapu - Thyagaraja) 26:16

5.Janani Ninuvina (Ritigowla - Misra Chapu - Subbaraya Sastri) 04:05