Violin maestro M.S. Gopalakrishnan dies at 82
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Legendary violinist M.S. Gopalakrishnan, known for his sound knowledge of both, Carnatic and Hindustani music, passed away here ar
ound 2.00 am on Thursday. He was admitted to a city hospital following complaints of breathlessness on Wednesday evening. He was 82.
Hailing from the revered Parur lineage, MSG - as he was fondly referred to in music circles - had a remarkable career as an accompanist in his younger days. He later became one of the most important names in solo violin recitals - along with his contemporaries Lalgudi G. Jayaraman and T.N. Krishnan.
A recipient of several honours including the Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and the Sangita Kalanidhi title awarded by The Music Academy, MSG was a classic example of an artiste who was always open to new ideas and influences. His style can be seen as a seamless blend of the classical and Hindustani idioms. His musical contributions spanned over 75 years.
He is survived by his wife Meenakshi, daughter, violinist and prime disciple M. Narmadha, violinist-son Suresh and daughter Latha.
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