Anil Srinivasan

2021-08-13T01:46:20Z

122.161.48.23:

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}

{{Infobox person
| image = Anil final.jpg
| name = Anil Srinivasan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|06|03|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Pianist]] and Music Educator
| organization = Rhapsody Music Foundation
| website = http://anilsrinivasan.com
}}
'''Anil Srinivasan''' (born 3 June 1977) is an Indian pianist. Born in [[Chennai, India]] and educated at the [[University of Southern California]] and at [[Columbia University]], [[New York City|New York]], he is well known for his collaborative work with [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist [[Sikkil Gurucharan]] and for his pioneering work in music education in South India.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramakrishnan|first=N.|title=Hitting a new note for education|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/emerging-entrepreneurs/hitting-a-new-note-for-education/article28655094.ece|access-date=2021-01-19|website=@businessline|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-06|title=Education Through Music: In Conversation with Anil Srinivasan|url=https://serenademagazine.com/interviews/education-through-music-in-conversation-with-anil-srinivasan/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Serenade|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide-show-1-achievers-bringing-carnatic-music-to-underprivileged-kids/20140224.htm |title=Bringing Carnatic music to underprivileged kids - Rediff Getahead |work=Rediff.com |date=2014-02-24 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> Anil Srinivasan was awarded [[Kalaimamani]] by government of Tamil Nadu for the year [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-govt-announces-kalaimamani-awards-for-2019-2020/article33885249.ece 2019].

==Early life==
Anil Srinivasan was brought up in a South Indian traditional atmosphere with [[Carnatic music]] all around right from childhood and has studied [[western classical]] [[piano]] since the age of three.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anil Srinivasan: The music framer - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Anil-Srinivasan-The-music-framer/articleshow/6450985.cms|access-date=2021-01-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Music==

===Solo Work===

Anil has performed at various venues across the world including those at the [http://www.lincolncenter.org/venue/stanley-h-kaplan-penthouse Kaplan Penthouse] at the [[Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts|Lincoln Center]] in [[New York City|New York]], the [[Southbank Centre]] in [[London]], the [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|Esplanade]] in [[Singapore]], [http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/ The Harbourfront Centre] in [[Toronto]] and The Ashram in [[Pondicherry]], South India. Anil’s solo work marries the Indian classical with the western classical styles. His solo album [https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Anil-Srinivasan/dp/B016UR2MUW TOUCH] was released in 2015.

===Collaborative Work===

Anil Srinivasan has collaborated with many well known classical musicians such as Mandolin [[U. Srinivas]], [[Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman]], [[P. Unnikrishnan]], Chitravina [[N. Ravikiran]], [[Aruna Sairam]], [[Rakesh Chaurasia]], [http://www.gauravmazumdar.com/ Gaurav Mazumdar], The Lalgudi duo, [[Jayanthi Kumaresh]], Mysore Nagaraj,
film actress and [[Bharatanatyam|Bharata Natyam]] dancer [[Shobana]], [https://gaana.com/artist/supratik-das Supratik Das] and others.He has also worked with prominent film musicians such as Singer [[Srinivas (singer)]], [[Chinmayi]], [[Saindhavi]], [[Shweta Mohan]], [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Madhu Balakrishnan]], Harini, [[Anuradha Sriram]], [[Navin (music director)|Navin Iyer]] and others.

Through his collaboration with vocalist [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], includes 6 published albums and several national and international tours.

He is also known for having organized alternative performing arts platforms and festivals such as the [https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2012/dec/12/a-parallel-approach-to-music-433104.html Festival of Parallels], an annual festival in the city of [[Chennai]], the [https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/ragas-for-children/article4222196.ece Children's Musical Rhapsody] (an annual children's arts festival).<ref>http://www.carnaticdarbar.com/news/201202/20121204c.asp</ref> and his much acclaimed television show "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=femk8XXc2mQ Keys and Conversations]" on [https://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/corporatepage/ndtv_hindu.aspx NDTV-Hindu], co-anchored with Anuradha Ananth. He regularly works and records with noted vocalist and composer [[Vedanth Bharadwaj]]. Anil has also worked with UK-based [http://www.milapfest.com/ Milapfest] in cross-cultural educational projects.

Internationally, he has worked with the [http://eliyamin.com/ Eli Yamin] [[Quartet|Jazz Quartet]] (from the US), [[Pete Lockett]] (Percussion), [[Dominique DiPiazza]], [[Randy Bernsen]] (Guitar), Mark Stone in a recent collaborative performance, members of the National Traditional Performing Arts repertory in Korea (where he was invited as an Artist-In-Residence).

He has worked with well-known dancers including the [[Dhananjayans]], [[:simple:Ramli_bin_Ibrahim#:~:text=Datuk%20Ramli%20bin%20Ibrahim%20(born,to%20the%20Odissi%20dance%20form.|Ramli Ibrahim]] from Malaysia, [[Anita Ratnam]], [https://www.lingalayam.com/guru Anandavalli (Australia) and the Lingalayam Dance Company], among others. He composes and scores music for several productions in the theatrical space as well. In 2013, Anil embarked on a project with the [[Southbank Centre]]'s famed [[Alchemy Festival]], where he has trained teachers of Western Classical music in the nuances and pedagogy of Indian music in classrooms.

==Music Education==

===For Children===
Anil is passionate about music education for children across all strata of society.In 2012, Anil founded [http://www.rhapsodymusic.in Rhapsody – Education Through Music]. Rhapsody now reaches over 400,000 children in South India. His work with setting up initiatives for children from different backgrounds is evident through his association with [http://www.nalandaway.org/ NalandaWay], an NGO that strives tirelessly to provide arts-based educational inputs to children from difficult backgrounds.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chen-downtown/taking-classical-music-to-students/article4178489.ece</ref>

===For Adults===
Anil Srinivasan is also a speaker on music and its effect on human behavior, organizational processes and related topics at various forums. He continues to write about music for various publications and media<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-12|title=The Impact of Music on a Child's Development|url=https://www.musicplus.in/the-impact-of-music-on-a-childs-development/|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Musicplus|language=en-GB}}</ref>.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-01-07|title=It's high time India had its own piano tradition: Anil Srinivasan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/it-s-high-time-india-had-its-own-piano-tradition-anil-srinivasan/story-wXQ8MUFwyAtNtvAIg6LptK.html|access-date=2021-01-19|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

==Writing==
He has written extensively on music for several leading dailies ([http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-king-and-i/article4771773.ece The Hindu], The New Indian Express,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Author|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/Author|access-date=2021-01-19|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> The Times of India, [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130713/news-current-affairs/article/mumbai-cabbie-drives-home-lesson-giving Deccan Chronicle]), magazines and periodicals. He speaks regularly at conferences related to music, education and entrepreneurship and has been featured at prominent conclaves such as TED INDIA and THINK festivals.

=== Awards & Recognition ===
1989 - [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/hyderabad/blindfolded-anil-srinivasan-charms-hyderabad-with-concert-in-the-dark/articleshow/66245343.cms Rachel Morgan Prize] - Best Pianist in the Commonwealth

2009 - [[Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar]] for creative and experimental music from the central [[Sangeet Natak Akademi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CUR_TITLE|url=https://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/citation_popup.php?id=1538&at=5|access-date=2021-01-19|website=sangeetnatak.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/anil-srinivasan-chandan-kumar-among-snas-yuva-puraskar-awardees/article495249.ece |title=Anil Srinivasan, Chandan Kumar among SNA's Yuva Puraskar awardees |work=The Hindu |date= |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>

2010 - [https://www.kollywoodzone.com/img-anil-srinivasan-receives-from-madhuvanthi-arun-68567.htm Ritz Icon - South India]

2013 - Swami Haridas Puraskar, Vrindavan, India

2017 - Ken Hobbs Citation for Social Responsibility by [[Rotary Foundation]]

2017 - Pride of Tamil Nadu<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2017-03-20|title=Pride of Tamil Nadu awards presented|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/pride-of-tamil-nadu-awards-presented/article17534980.ece|access-date=2021-01-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> by [https://www.roundtableindia.org/ Round Table India]

2019 - [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tn-govt-announces-kalaimamani-awards-for-2019-2020/article33885249.ece Kalaimamani by Government of Tamilnadu]

===Television===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Show !! channel !! Notes
|-
| 2017 – 2018 || [[Sundays with Anil and Karky]] || [[Zee Tamil]] || Anchor with [[Madhan Karky]]
|-
|}

==Compositions And Commissions==

=== Various theatre projects (1997 – Present) ===
* Guide (Teamwork Productions,<ref>{{Cite web|title="GUIDE - a Theatrical Extravaganza" Hindi Play at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg > 7:30pm on 13th-21st April 2012|url=https://www.delhievents.com/2012/04/theatrical-extravaganza-hindi-play-at.html|access-date=2021-01-19|website=DelhiEvents.com - The latest information on events in Delhi NCR including Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad}}</ref> Delhi, 2012)
* [https://www.nightfestival.gov.sg/programmes/detail/sita-magical-forest-by-apsaras-arts Sita’s Magical Forest] (Apsaras Arts and [[Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay|The Esplanade Theatre Company]], [[Singapore]], 2012)
* Chasing My Mamet Duck <ref>{{Cite news|date=2011-07-17|title=Chasing my Mamet Duck|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/theatre/chasing-my-mamet-duck/article2235496.ece|access-date=2021-01-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>(2011)
* Barefoot in the Part (Evam, 2003)

===Dance Works===
* Seven Graces (With Anita Ratnam)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iaac.us/dancers_difference/anita_ratnam.htm |title=Indo-American Arts Council, Inc |publisher=Iaac.us |date=2006-03-06 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* Aasai Mugham (With Ramli Ibrahim)
* Tapasya (With Rajika Puri)
* [https://www.karaditales.com/catalogue/gift-packs/the-mouse-series/ Karadi Tales (The Mouse Series], 2009)
* [https://www.karaditales.com/catalogue/audio-books/a-quiet-courage/ Karadi Tales (A Quiet Courage], 2012)

===Discography===
* [https://www.amazon.com/Into-Light-Mandolin-Contemporary-Sounds/dp/B001NQDAU2 Into the Light] (2002) with Mandolin [[U. Rajesh|U Rajesh]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030703225100/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/08/15/stories/2002081500050300.htm ]

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/08/20/stories/2002082005580200.htm</ref>
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KB2V9CE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_ldSbGbGXS3NMA Spirits (2003) with U Rajesh], [[Pete Lockett]] and others<ref>{{cite web|author=Raaga.com |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/worldmusic/album/WM00022.html |title=Spirits, Spirits Songs, Download Spirits songs by . Raaga.com Worldmusic Songs |publisher=Raaga.com |date= |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* [https://www.amazon.in/dp/B007IS7XSE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_UdSbGbQ07Q7GB Madhirakshi] (2006) with [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], Charsur<ref>http://www.charsur.com/index.php/thematic/thematic-albums/madhirakshi-17952.html</ref>
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MYG2UW/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_ueSbGb9H7AKWV Maayaa] (2007) with [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], Charsur<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/maayaa-the-colour-of-rain/id299977167 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-07-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306043132/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/maayaa-the-colour-of-rain/id299977167 |archive-date=2016-03-06 }}</ref>
* [https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Divine-Srinivasan-Sikkil-Gurucharan/dp/B00ZSNIUBK The Blue Divine] (2009) with [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], Kalakendra
* [https://www.amazon.in/dp/B006HZB3Q2/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_ygSbGbAYNTTSJ Tarunam] (2010) with [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], Kalakendra
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P1JIJE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_wkSbGb2QGD935 Flame of the Forest] (2009) with [[N. Ravikiran|Chitravina Ravikiran]], Kalakendra
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EGQ64EE/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_elSbGbXYKV0EB Kannamma] (2009), with various artists, For [https://www.nalandaway.org/ Nalandaway] (Kalakendra)
* [https://www.amazon.in/dp/B004LYIDUA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_poSbGbG7MES63 Eternal Light] (2010) with [[G. J. R. Krishnan|Lalgudi Krishnan]], Felmay, Italy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/eternal-light-mw0002126191 |title=Eternal Light - Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan, Anil Srinivasan | Songs, Reviews, Credits |publisher=AllMusic |date= |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* Samjhanitha (2007) with [[U. Srinivas|U Shrinivas]] and various other artists, Sony Dreyfus<ref>[[U. Srinivas]]</ref>
* [https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/The-Story-Of-Silk-Anil-Srinivasan-Sikil-Gurucharan-CD-factory-sealed-/223682602886 The Story of Silk]<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jaisingh|first=Shreshta|date=2012-06-05|title=Silken notes|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/silken-notes/article3493187.ece|access-date=2021-01-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> (2012) with [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], Silkworm<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/silken-notes/article3493187.ece |title=Silken notes |work=The Hindu |date= |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
* [https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00HPTAT0A/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_JqSbGb9HDN079 Live at the Peninsula] (2012) With [[Sikkil Gurucharan]], The Peninsula Studio<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thepeninsulastudios.com/Sounds_of_the_Peninsula.html |title=thepeninsulastudios |publisher=thepeninsulastudios |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801234500/http://www.thepeninsulastudios.com/Sounds_of_the_Peninsula.html |archive-date=1 August 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [https://www.whatshot.in/delhi-ncr/keys-to-india-e-348303 Keys to India] (2013), solo with featured guest artists

==== Residencies ====
* Music India, [https://www.milapfest.com/ Milapfest] (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
* [[Southbank Centre]], London (2013)
* National Centre for the Traditional Performing Arts, Korea (2011)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thesmartceo.in/magazine/lounge/the-soul-purpose-of-music.html |title=SmartCEO - Magazine - Lounge - The soul purpose of music |publisher=Thesmartceo.in |date= |access-date=2016-12-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214456/http://www.thesmartceo.in/magazine/lounge/the-soul-purpose-of-music.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [https://www.lingalayam.com/ The Lingalayam Dance Company], Sydney, Australia in association with the Parammatta Arts Council (2010)

==Related links==
*http://www.sabhash.com/artist/73/anil-srinivasan.htm
*http://www.mtv.com/artists/anil-srinivasan/biography//
*http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/article63668.ece
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071106061758/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/11/03/stories/2007110351160600.htm ]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Srinivasan, Anil}}
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1977 births]]
[[Category:Indian classical pianists]]
[[Category:Indian music educators]]
[[Category:Musicians from Chennai]]
[[Category:Thornton School of Music alumni]]
[[Category:Columbia University alumni]]
[[Category:21st-century classical pianists]]
[[Category:Pianist from India]]

IndianPedia - User contributions [en]

Anil Srinivasan