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{{Infobox musical artist<br />
| name = Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan<br />
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| image = Carnatic violinist.jpg<br />
| caption = Lalgudi G J R Krishnan performing<br />
| birth_date = 15 April 1960<br />
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], India<br />
| death_date =<br />
| instrument = [[Violin]]<br />
| genre = [[classical music|Classical]], [[fusion (music)|fusion]]<br />
| occupation = [[Violin]]ist, [[composer]]<br />
| years_active = 1973 &ndash; present<br />
| notable_instruments = Violin<br />
| website = http://www.lalgudigjrkrishnan.com/<br />
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'''Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman Radhakrishnan''', popularly known as '''G. J. R. Krishnan or Lalgudi Krishnan''', is a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] [[violin]]ist, vocalist and composer.<ref>http://www.saigan.com/heritage/music/garlndk2.htm</ref> He is the son and disciple of the legendary maestro [[Lalgudi Jayaraman|Lalgudi G. Jayaraman]]. Over the years, Krishnan has nurtured and propagated the legacy of the Lalgudi Bani, while also blending his own artistic elements. His style is defined by technique, bhava, laya, and a philosophical adherence to the notion that the violin must closely mimic the human voice.<br />
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==Early life and background==<br />
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Lalgudi Krishnan was born to violin maestro [[Lalgudi Jayaraman]] and Rajalakshmi. <br />
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Though a post graduate in commerce and a [[Cost Accountant|cost and works accountant]] and a company secretary education, Krishnan has dedicated his life to a career in music.<br />
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==Career==<br />
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Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan debuted in 1973. His style, like his father's, is the gayaka style closest to vocal rendition. He travels extensively on musical tours all over the world.<br />
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* G J R Krishnan typically performs duets with his sister, [[Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi]], a violin Vidushi.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080325232431/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/03/21/stories/2008032150430300.htm]</ref> <br />
* G J R Krishnan's world tours include performances<br />
* Lincoln Center, New york<br />
* a symphony, "Sunada Pravaham" (June 2004-conducted by G J R Krishnan) at the Singapore Arts Festival<br />
* Tropical Institute of Amsterdam<br />
* Concertgebouw-Amsterdam for the Indo Amsterdam Festival<br />
* Smithsonian Institution-Washington, USA<br />
* India festival in the erstwhile USSR<br />
* Purcell Room, London<br />
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==Awards==<br />
Awards Krishnan has won include:<br />
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* 2017- 8th Indira Sivasailam Endowment Medal from the Indira Sivasailam Foundation and [[Madras Music Academy|the Music Academy, Chennai]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indira Sivasailam Foundation|url=http://isfoundation.in/concerts/isec-2017.php|access-date=2021-06-10|website=isfoundation.in}}</ref><br />
* 2015 - [[Sangeet Natak Akademi Award|Sangeet Natak Academi Award]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Oct 4|first=PTI /|last2=2016|last3=Ist|first3=22:37|title=Sangeet Natak Akademi: President confers Sangeet Natak Akademi award, fellowship {{!}} Delhi News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/president-confers-sangeet-natak-akademi-award-fellowship/articleshow/54682913.cms|access-date=2021-06-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><br />
* 2009 - ''Sangeetha Kalasagara'' Award from Kalasagaram (conferred at the 42nd Annual Cultural Festival of Music,Dance & Drama)<ref>{{Cite news|last=Srihari|first=Gudipoodi|date=2009-12-03|title=Under the spotlight|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Under-the-spotlight/article16851396.ece|access-date=2021-06-07|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
* 2006 - ''[[Kalaimamani]]'' from the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram, [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]''<br />
* 1998 - Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award, the Kalki Krishnamurthy Centenary year from the Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Trust<br />
* 1998 - ''[[Sangeetha Choodamani]]'' award conferred by Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai<ref>http://krishnaganasabha.org/kgs_old/sangchoo.html</ref>,<ref>{{Citation|title=Sangeetha Choodamani|date=2021-04-12|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sangeetha_Choodamani&oldid=1017341961|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2021-06-10}}</ref><br />
* 1986 - Best Violinist Award from [[Madras Music Academy|the Music Academy, Chennai]]<br />
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==Discography==<br />
* Bow to the violins<br />
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