Mridangist T.V. Gopalakrishnan Honoured with RK Srikantan Trust Award
Renowned mridangist T.V. Gopalakrishnan has been selected to receive the RK Srikantan Trust Award during the Sankranti Music Fest. This recognition celebrates his exceptional contributions to Indian classical music.
Born on June 11, 1932, in Tripunithura, Kerala, T.V. Gopalakrishnan hails from a distinguished musical family. He began playing the mridangam at the age of four and had his arangetram at the Cochin palace at the age of six. He is a disciple of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. His proficiency spans Carnatic and Hindustani vocals, mridangam, and violin. Throughout his illustrious career, he has collaborated with international artists and received numerous accolades, including the Padma Bhushan in 2012 and the Sangeetha Kalanidhi award in 2014.
Rudrapatna Krishnasastri Srikantan (1920–2014) was a distinguished Carnatic vocalist known for his purity of rendition and adherence to traditional values. He was awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1995 and the Padma Bhushan in 2011.
Established to honor the legacy of R.K. Srikantan, the RK Srikantan Trust Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of Carnatic music. The award is presented during the Sankranti Music Fest, a celebration of classical music held annually.
| Why in News | Key Points |
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| T.V. Gopalakrishnan Honoured with RK Srikantan Trust Award | – T.V. Gopalakrishnan, renowned mridangist, awarded the RK Srikantan Trust Award. – Award presented during Sankranti Music Fest. – Recognizes contributions to Carnatic music. – Award named after legendary Carnatic vocalist R.K. Srikantan. |
| T.V. Gopalakrishnan | – Born on June 11, 1932, in Tripunithura, Kerala. – Disciple of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. – Acclaimed for mridangam and collaboration with international artists. |
| RK Srikantan Trust Award | – Presented annually during the Sankranti Music Fest. – Recognizes significant contributions to Carnatic music. – Named after R.K. Srikantan, famous Carnatic vocalist. |
| R.K. Srikantan | – Born in 1920, passed away in 2014. – Known for his adherence to traditional values in Carnatic music. – Awarded Padma Bhushan in 2011. |
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