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 Performance
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L. Subramaniam
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Doctor Subramaniam, gave up his medical practice to devote
all his attention to music. He began playing violin professionally, as a six
year old boy. He took his masters degree in Western Music from California
Institute of Arts. He and his wife Viji, who was a singer, popularised
Carnatic
music in the West. But in 1996 Viji died.
This violinist has more than 100 recordings to his credit
and has performed with the world's major orchestras. Dr. L. Subramaniam's
performance with its unique blend of the east and west has music lovers always
eager to hear this
violin virtuoso perform on stage. Bolshoi Theatre, the Lincoln centre, the
Royal Albert Hall, the Champs Elysses Theatre are the famous theaters where
he brings out his enchanting charisma enthralling his fans. Legendary musicians
like Sir Yehudi Menuhin, Zubin Mehta and Stephane Grappelli have made music
with him. In 1999, this California-based violinist married the well known
Hindi play back singer Kavitha Krishnamurthy setting the foundation of a harmonious
partnership. They organised the Global Fusion Music Concert in Delhi.