Mysore R Dayakar

Vidwan Dayakar – Violinist Vidwan Dayakar, son of Sri D. Ramu and Smt. Shankaramma, received his initial training in violin under his grandfather, Vidwan H. T. Puttaswamaiah of Hassan. He subsequently continued his advanced training under Vidwan Sri H. K. Narasimhamurthy, the renowned violinist of Mysuru. He was also fortunate to receive valuable guidance from the legendary violin maestro Vidwan Parur M. S. Anantharaman of Chennai. With an illustrious musical career spanning over five decades, Vidwan Dayakar has established himself as a highly respected violin accompanist and solo performer. He has had the privilege of accompanying several leading musicians of the Carnatic music world. Distinguished Artistes Accompanied Vidwan Dayakar has accompanied numerous eminent artistes, including: Sangeetha Kalanidhi R. K. Srikantan, Sangeetha Kalanidhi T. N. Seshagopalan, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Nagamani Srinath, T. S. Satyavathy, Cochin Ramaswamy, the Bombay Sisters, Vidya Bhushan, Kadri Gopalnath, N. C. Soundaravalli, the Sikkil Sisters, T. Puttaswamaiah, S. P. Ramh, the Bellary Brothers, Shankar Namboothiri, H. K. Narayan, Rajkumar Bharathi, Dr. R. N. Srilatha, R. N. Thyagarajan & Tharanath, Dr. Suma Sudeendra, R. A. Ramamani, Dr. K. Vagesh, T. R. Srinath and M. S. Sheela, among several others. He has also participated in violin duets with Mysore Manjunath and his brother, and in Jugalbandhi concerts with Sarod artistes. Major Sabhas and Venues Vidwan Dayakar has performed at several prestigious sabhas and cultural institutions across India, including: Bangalore Gayana Samaja, Yavanika, Thyagaraja Sabha, Veena Sheshanna Sabha, Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, City Institute, Bidaram Krishnappa’s Sri Prasanna Seva Mandali, Sri Rama Seva Mandali, Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha, Ganakala Parishat, Sursingar Samsad, Shanmukhananda Hall, Mumbai, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, Mysore Palace and Nadabrahma, Mysuru, among others. All India Radio and Doordarshan Vidwan Dayakar has had a long and distinguished association with All India Radio, spanning 34 years. He has performed extensively as a violin accompanist and soloist and has participated in several prestigious broadcasts. His notable radio and television appearances include: South Zone Hook-up violin accompaniment to Smt. P. Rama. National Programme accompaniment to Smt. Lalitha Nagarajan. South Zone Hook-up violin solo broadcasts from Doordarshan Kendra in 2001 and 2005. Trinity Concert broadcast through the South Zone Hook-up from Tiruchirappalli. South Zone violin solo performances in 1995, 2001 and 2005. Violin accompaniment for National Programmes featuring eminent musicians including Vidwan T. A. S. Mani and Vidwan M. T. Rajakesari in 2010 and 2011. Violin accompaniment for Vidwan Adoor Sudarshan at the Trinity Concert in Bengaluru in 2012. He has been recognised as an All India Radio Top Grade artiste since 2016. Concert Career and Teaching Over the years, Vidwan Dayakar has accompanied numerous senior musicians and has performed extensively throughout India and abroad. His performances have been featured in several CDs and audio recordings. Apart from his performing career, he has also made significant contributions as a teacher, having trained numerous students across Karnataka. International Performances Vidwan Dayakar has taken Indian classical music to international audiences through performances in several countries, including: England – 2002 Switzerland Germany United States of America – 1991, 1996 and 2015 Awards and Honours Vidwan Dayakar’s contributions to the field of music have been recognised with several prestigious awards and honours, including: “Surmani” Award – Sursing Music Academy, Mumbai (1990) “Sunadhamani” Title – Mohana Tarangini Association, Shivamogga Best Accompanying Artiste Award – Bangalore Gayana Samaja (1986) First Prize Winner – Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy Scholarship Holder – recognised for excellence in music Ganakala Kasturi Award – Ganakala Parishat (2025) Honoured by several leading Sangeetha Sabhas across Karnataka Honoured by the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri S. Bangarappa