MSN Murthy

Mutnuri Srinivas Narasimhamurthy (MSN Murthy) is an Indian violinist, vocalist[1] and teacher.[2] As a violinist, MSN Murthy is known for his soft and balanced presentation.[3] As a singer, it was reported that he has a no theatrics approach to singing.[4]

Early life and education

MSN Murthy started at seven years of age. He belongs to a family of classical musicians. His maternal grandparents Challa Narasimha Murthy and Challa Kameswaramma were patrons of music and dance. His mother Mutnuri Jalajakshi is also a vocalist.[5]

He started performing at the age of ten and was selected as a casual artist by All India Radio at the age of 14.[2] He graduated as an Electronics and Communications Engineer and worked for an organization for a couple of months. However, he preferred taking up a job as a staff artist in All India Radio, Vizag. He opted for voluntary retirement later.[2][5] His guru was the late Nallan Chakravarthula Krishnamacharyulu.[6]

Career/Performances

Murthy has performed in India and outside, including venues such as Lincoln Centre in New York[5] and Kalabharty.[7][8]

Awards

He was awarded the Dwaram Venkata Swamy Naidu Award at 43rd annual festival of music and dance at Kalabharati in Vishakapatnam.[9]

References
  1. Gurucharan (May 1994). "One is where one's heart is". The Indian Express.
  2. "M.S. N. MURTHY, The Violinist". Yo Vizag!. May 2017.
  3. Subrahmanyam, Velcheti. "Strings in Synchrony". The Hindu.
  4. Shankar, Bala. "Stress on Purity". The Hindu.
  5. Tyagraj, Dr Dwaram (June 2003). "He's a violinist who plays from the soul". Deccan Chronicle.
  6. "A Passionate Violinist". The Hindu.
  7. "Fine blend of technique and knowledge". The Hindu. July 2008.
  8. Velcheti (July 2006). "An expression of devotion". The Indian Express.
  9. Velcheti (November 2012). "City's own maestro honoured". The Hindu.
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