Professor T. N. Krishnan

Sangeetha Kalanidhi Professor T. N. Krishnan, recognized as one of the world's finest violinists, had his training under his father A. Narayana Iyer and Sri Semmangudi Sreenivasa Iyer, the doyen of Carnatic music. A winner of many coveted awards - Sangeetha Kalanidhi from Music Academy, Madras, The Sangeet Natak Academy award from the Government of India, Padma Bibhushan from the President of India, to name a few. Professor Krishnan has served in many important positions: Professor, Government Music College, Madras, Principal, Tamilnadu Government Music College, Head of Carnatic Music section of the Delhi University, Vice Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Academy, Government of India, Visiting Professor, the Center for World Music, Berkley, California. Professor Krishnan has toured the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and other countries many times presenting and delighting the audience.

To quote a couple of reviews by leading magazines around the world:

There is a vibrant, emotional warmth, technical precision and perfection in his delightful melodic rendition. The serenity and total virtuosity are soothing and endearing. Evocative improvisation and nuances, (and) tantalizing subtlety with clarity providing absorbing interest in the listener mark his concerts. His impeccably smooth bowing blends severe classicism with depth, and fluency with polish.

In his hands the instrument exudes a sweet tonal quality which imparts an indefinable charm to his playing.