Dr Mysore Manjunath

Amazingly Gifted, internationally acclaimed Violin Maestro Dr. Manjunath, the son and disciple of Vidwan Mahadevappa, was a remarkable child prodigy who matured quickly to emerge as a World class Violinist & brand ambassador of Indian classical Music today. From child prodigy to trail blazer, captivating audiences & critics by his extraordinary musical genius and technical virtuosity, Dr. Manjunath has been mesmerizing audiences all over the globe as a star performer. Considered one of the finest Indian Violinists, Manjunath is hugely respected as a creative genius by music lovers and critics. Dr. Manjunath's unique blend of technical mastery, musicality and innovation has solidified his place as one of the most influential figures in the history of Carnatic violin. His artistry as a celebrated Indian musician transcends beyond countries bridging cultures- making him one of the legendary global ambassadors for Indian Music. Dr Manjunath is the National President of Sanskar Bharati, the largest and one of the most prestigious cultural Organizations in the country today. His passion, commitment & dynamic vision in serving the Legacy of sanskar bharati are truly inspiring. World renowned BBC and ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) featured him in their as the brilliant Musician from India. His special interviews have been featured in German Radio, Radio Chicago & Bavarian Radio. He has repeatedly been featured in coveted Music festivals, such as Sawai Gandharv Sangith Mahotsav- Pune, Doverlane Festival- Kolkata, Tansen sangith samaroh-Gwaliar, Darbar Festival- London, Arts festival in Osaka University- Japan, Swathi Music Festival-Trivendrum, Saptak Music festival, Dhaka Music Festival, Madras Music Academy, Delhi International Arts Festival, ITC music festival in Kolkata, American Institute of World culture, Radio Sangeeth Sammelan etc. He has created many Ragas & compositions. His recent Yoga Anthem in Raga Bharatha featuring outstanding musicians across the globe received huge recognition.Academically also excelling, Dr. Manjunath did his Masters in Music securing First Rank and 4 Gold Medals at the university of Mysore and did PhD in Violin. University of Mysore accolades him as an alumnus with the Stature of Eminence & named him the Cultural Ambassador during its centenary celebrations recently. Recognized as a scholar with an international stature, he is on the advisory board of innumerable academic and cultural bodies. A number of professors and research scholars from abroad have carried research under his guidance on prestigious Full Bright and ICCR fellowships. He has chaired innumerable International Music conferences and seminars all around the world.Manjunath has been awarded A-Top Ranking & has the distinction of being invited for academic presentations, and workshops-Concerts at some of the world’s Top Universities including, MIT, Oxford University, Cambridge University, University of Chicago, University of North Texas, Conservatorium Van Amsterdam, University of Wesleyan, The Kansas state University, University of Osaka- Japan, Shanthi Nikethan, University of Sikkim, University of Princeton, Griffith University- Australia, Texas A & M University, University of Central Oklahoma, The HKU University of Utrecht- Netherlands, University of Urbana Champaign, University of Georgia, University of North Carolina ,Jaffna Univeristy , Thribhuvan University- Khatmandu, IIT s and All India Institute of Medical Sciences.Dr. Manjunath is one of the youngest Recipients of prestigious Sangith Natak Academy Award from The Government of India. He is the youngest musician to receive prestigious Rajyothsava Award from the Government of Karnataka. Other important awards he has been honored with include The Excellence Award from American Institute of World culture, Honors from the American Arts council, Best Violinist awards from The Music Academy, Meritorious Award from University of Oklahoma- USA, Pragya Award by ACWS-New Delhi, Best violinist award from The Indian fine arts society, Chowdiah National Award by Academy of Music, Sangeetha Choodamani from Sri Krishna Gana sabha -Chennai, Sangeeth Samrat, Sangitha Vidwanmani, Sangita Vedanta Dhurina, Ganakala Bhushana, Nada Nidhi from Sri Ganapathi sachidananda Ashram, Rama Ganakalacharya, Vadya Padma from brahma Gana sabha-chennai, Asthana Vidwan from Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Tatachari National Award, Madhura Kala bhushana, Rasika Puraskar from Rasikapriya-New Delhi, Rotary Excellence Award, Jayendra Saraswathi National eminence award from Shanmukhananda Fine arts- Mumbai,Honoray Doctorate from the Vedic Wellness University-USA & etc. Dr. Manjunath, true Cultural Ambassador of India, continues to preserve and spread the rich heritage of Indian classical music, in all its glory.