Apoorva Krishna
We had a chat with Apoorva Krishna, a budding Violinist who told us about her music journey and much more.
How did you first develop an interest in Violin?
I am very blessed to be learning from Guru Lalgudi Srimathi Brahmanandam for the past 10 years. Earlier, during my initial childhood years spent in USA, I started learning from Guru. Anuradha Sridhar, daughter and disciple of Guru Lalgudi Srimathi Brahmanandam for over five years. Guru Srimathi Brahmanandam is the sister of the one and only Carnatic Violin Wizard Shri Lalgudi G Jayaraman, known for his exceptional creation of the Lalgudi Bani as well as for the siblings famous Violin Duo Concerts over the years. It is also a matter of immense gratitude to belong to a great musical lineage, which goes back all the way to the Bard Saint Thyagaraja himself, who is undoubtedly the greatest contributor to Carnatic Music and its compositions.
Who has been an inspiring and driving force for you from the beginning and why?
I believe in following my passion. Fortunately my parents and teachers have understood and firmly support me in this journey.
You have performed with renowned artists like Bombay Jayshree, Priya sisters and few more. How was the experience?
I cherish the opportunities I received to accompany India’ s leading Carnatic musicians like the OSCAR NOMINEE Vidushi Bombay Jayshri, the famous siblings Malladi Brothers and the Priya Sisters. It is always a pleasure to be in the company of great Vidwans and Vidushis that serves me an opportunity to learn and grow as a musician myself.
You have won quite a lot of awards in this space. Which has been your most treasured one and why?
With the grace of the Lord and my Gurus blessings, I have been fortunate to receive the Sheik Chinna Moulana Puraskar for winning First Prize in the Instrumental Category at Naad Bhed National Competitions in 2013 at Mumbai. This was conducted jointly by Doordarshan – India’ s Public Broadcasting System and SPIC MACAY. I also received Kalavanta 2014 Award for Best Main Performer held by Karnataka Fine Arts Council at Bengaluru. My notable performance came in the form of recognition by the Music Academy to invite me for their 2015 Annual Music Festival
Could you tell us a bit more about your group Bahudari?
Bahudari is classical music group of young talent focussing to express our creativity and share a common platform. We have artistes across vocals, instrumentals and percussion categories to fuse together into a grand ensemble and celebrate classical music.
Any future projects that you would like to tell us about?
I am working on my music album and have a sponsor to back the same
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