Charumathi Raghuraman | |
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| Born | Mumbai, India |
| Origin | India |
| Genres | Indian classical music Carnatic music |
| Occupation | Classical Violinist |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Website | www |
Charumathi Raghuraman is an Indian carnatic music violinist. [1] [2]
Charumathi Raghuraman was born to Rama (a Carnatic vocalist) and V. Raghuraman. Born into a family of musicians, she started to learn the violin from her mother. She then received formal training from T. R. Balamani in Mumbai. In 1995, upon T. N. Krishnan's advice, Charumathi became his disciple when she was just 7 years old. [3] She studied Carnatic vocal music from P. S. Narayanaswamy. She holds a master's degree in Business Administration from Xavier Institute. [4]
Her husband Anantha Krishnan, a grandson of late Palghat Raghu, is a mridangam player. [5]
Her first concert was with T. N. Krishnan in 1998, and since then, she has performed as soloist and accompanist. [4] She has performed in many music festivals and institutions, across India and abroad. Charumathi participated in The Woodford Folk Festival, Australia, in 2011 and in Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra, USA. [4]
Her musicianship includes the rare combination of a pure sound and erudite content. [6] She not only excels in the instrumental technique of the violin but also is equally adept in reproducing vocal nuances mellifluously. Charumathi is also a violin and vocal teacher.[ citation needed ]
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