H K Subbarao

Hosahalli K. Subbarao – Violinist Hosahalli K. Subbarao was born to Sri Sundamma and Sri Keshavarao in Hosahalli, a small cultural village situated on the banks of the Tunga River. He began his violin training under his elder brother, Hosahalli K. Venkataram, and came to be recognized in the world of music through his first public performance in 1988. Later, he received advanced training in the Gurukula tradition under the renowned violin maestro Sri Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. Subbarao Biodata.pdf From his early days, he earned the appreciation of music lovers, and his audience has continued to grow. He has been an All India Radio graded artist and has performed in numerous programmes on Doordarshan and Udaya TV. Subbarao Biodata.pdf Along with his elder brother Hosahalli K. Venkataram, he has performed violin duet concerts throughout India and abroad. He has also accompanied several leading vocalists and instrumentalists, including Sri R. K. Padmanabha (Veena), Smt. T. S. Satyavathi, Smt. Sukanya Prabhakar, Vaikom Jayachandra (Chennai), Vageesh (Director, All India Radio Delhi), S. Shankar, Bellary Raghavendra, Chandan Kumar, Sridhar Sagar, and many others. Subbarao Biodata.pdf Subbarao’s music reflects the essence of the Lalgudi style. In 2005, he performed violin concerts with his elder brother at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London, as well as in the UAE, receiving widespread appreciation. In the same year, he accompanied Smt. Nagamani Srinath on violin for more than 15 concerts in the Gulf countries. Subbarao Biodata.pdf He has also shared the stage with renowned mridangam artistes such as Vellore Ramabhadran, Guruvayur Dorai, Srimushnam Rajarao, T. A. S. Mani, Ramesh, Patri Satish Kumar, Cheluvaraju, and others. Subbarao Biodata.pdf His violin playing has received appreciation and blessings from several respected spiritual leaders and distinguished personalities, including the Mahasannidhanam of Sringeri Sharada Peetham, the Swamiji of Hariharapura Matha, Yedatore Swamiji (K. R. Nagar), Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, Sri Prakashananda Swamiji (Holenarasipura), Mattur Krishnamurthy, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, among many other dignitaries. Subbarao Biodata.pdf He has received several honours and recognitions, including “Ashraya Vidwan Paripoorna” and “Layashree”. Subbarao Biodata.pdf Along with his musical accomplishments, he has also pursued academics and holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. At present, he serves as the Joint Secretary of Hosahalli Sangeetha Sabha. Subbarao Biodata.pdf As a dedicated and compassionate teacher, he has taught violin to more than 100 students. Many of his students are now performing at a high level, while several others are training the next generation of musicians. He has also taught violin at the Academy of Music and Dance, Manipal, under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Subbarao Biodata.pdf Coming from an agricultural family, he has also successfully managed the family’s agricultural responsibilities while encouraging his children to pursue a meaningful and fulfilling life in the field of music. Subbarao Biodata.pdf