the ORCHESTRA

Vocal: G R Praveen

G. R. Praveen is a disciple of his grandfather Kalaimamani Sri Pozhakudi P. V. Ganesha Iyyer. He has been singing classical music for the past 15 years. Praveen has participated in many festivals of music dance including: Delhi Tamil Sangam, Bombay NCPA, Bharath Kalachar, Mylapore fine arts. Has also has participated in all the major dance festivals of India and Abroad. He has been awarded Isai Kalaimani From Coimbatore Government Music college and Awarded Nadha Gaana Kalaimani and also Mayura Gaana Kalaimani from Mayura Natiyanjali.

Mridangam: Mayavaram T.Viswanathan 

Mridangam artsit Mayavaram T. Vishwanathan is one of the most sought after percussionist among dancers. He has been widely appreciated for his flawless support in music and dance concerts. After graduating from the Tamilnadu Music College in 1990, Vishwanathan has been receiving advanced training from the world renowned Mridangam maestro Guruvayur Dorai. He has performed with several leading musicians and dancers of today. He has extensively toured USA and Europe and conducted workshops in Europe. Viswanathan has also collaborated with top ranking jazz artists in France.

Flute: Athul Kumar Rangarajan 

Athul Kumar Rangarajan is a renowned Classical Carnatic Flautist. He is the grandson and disciple of Padmasri Dr. N Ramani. He has traveled across the world to play flute in many concert platforms (solo flute, fusion & world music) and has also played, and composed flute pieces in many productions. He has received several titles and awards for excellence in playing flute. He is a prestigious “A ” grade artist in All India Radio, Chennai. He has been referred to as a musical Genius, Flute Maestro and Prodigy by several newspapers and magazines around the world.

Violin: Karaikal Venkat Subramanian 

Karaikal Venkat Subramanian is a multi talented musician, a full time violinist by profession, he is under the tutelage of veteran violin maestro Prof. T. N. Krishnan. Capable of adapting to different styles of music and implementing them in his own style, he has been accompanying many top notch artists like Shri. O. S. Arun, popular dancer Ms. Shobana Chandrakumar and others. He is the recipient of “Vani Kala Nipuna” conferred by one of the prestigious sabhas Shri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal, Chennai. He holds a master’s degree in music from Madras University.