TT Srinivasan

Gana Kala Tilaka Dr. T.T. Srinivasan, M.Sc., D.Litt. Key Achievements at a Glance ➢ Over six decades (since 1963) of continuous accompaniment to legendary Carnatic musicians, including Smt. D.K. Pattammal, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, and Dr. M.L. Vasanthakumari, among many others ➢ “A” Grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan; toured extensively across India, the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K. ➢ D.Litt. degree — a rare confluence of scholarship and musicianship ➢ 34 years of service as Professor and Head of the Physics Department - an exceptional fusion of science and arts ➢ 20+ prestigious titles and honours, including “Asthana Vidwan” of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, “Gana Kala Tilaka,” and the Maharajapuram Sri Santhanam Memorial Award ➢ Music writer, All India Radio programme director, and author of Pre-University Physics textbooks ➢ A deeply devoted Guru - has personally taught and mentored numerous students over the years, often spending hours at a stretch unmindful of time, giving each disciple his complete attention ➢ Community service through music - for years has organised non-ticketed concerts every month, three-day music festivals, lecture-demonstration workshops, and talent-promotion concerts for and by students, through M.E.S. Kalavedi, cultivating public taste for classical music Dr. T.T. Srinivasan hails from a family of traditional and reputed musicians. He is the son of renowned violinist Sri T.S. Tatachar and Smt. Padma Tatachar. Dr. T.T.S. was born in Mysore on Wednesday, the 12th of May, 1948. Born in the lineage of the saint musician Thyagaraja, Dr. T.T. Srinivasan inherited the essence of Carnatic music from his versatile father, Sri T.S. Tatachar, who trained him meticulously. Sri T.S. Tatachar served on the staff of All India Radio, Madras, Mysore and Bangalore for nearly 37 years, and was honoured with several titles and distinctions. His grandfather, Sri T. Srinivasachar, was also a violinist. Sri T. Srinivasachar's uncle, Sri T. Sheshachar, was likewise a violinist. His forefathers were scholars of Sanskrit, Vedas and music, and were themselves accomplished violinists. He hails from a family in which two forefathers adorned the pontifical seat of the Parakala Mutt. They are: 1. Ghantavatara Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy — regarded as a reincarnation of Vedantha Desika, and hence bestowed with the title “Ghantavatara.” 2. Sri Lakshmi Hayavadana Paduka Sevaka Srinivasa Brahmatantra Parakala Swamy — (Thadamari Swamy, 28th in the pontifical line) of the Parakala Mutt in Mysore city, one of the most ancient Srivaishnava religious institutions. Dr. T.T.S. received systematic training from childhood in the traditional manner from his father, Sri T.S. Tatachar, and was thus able to assimilate the finer nuances of the instrument at a very early age. T.T.S. gave his first concert at the age of 15, in the company of his father. Since then, he has provided violin accompaniment to almost all the leading South Indian musicians — to mention only a few: Smt. D.K. Pattammal, Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Dr. M.L. Vasanthakumari, Dr. Nagamani Srinath, Sri Maharajapuram S. Santhanam, Sri D.K. Jayaraman, Dr. N. Ramani, Smt. Sikkil Sisters, Sri Prapancham Seetharam, Dindigul Sri S.P. Natarajan, Sri K.S. Gopalakrishnan, Smt. Radha and Jayalakshmi, Smt. Bombay Sisters, Smt. R. Vedavalli, Smt. Mani Krishnaswamy, Smt. Sudha Raghunathan, Smt. Aruna Sairam, Smt. S. Bombay Jayashree, Sri Kadri Gopalanath, Sri A.K.C. Natarajan, Sri B. Rajam Iyer, Sri Madurai 3 | P a g e N. Krishnan, Prof. T.R. Subramaniam, Sri T.V. Shankaranarayanan, Trichur Sri Ramachandran, Sri B.V. Raman and Sri B.V. Lakshman, Sri M.A. Narasimhachar, Prof. V. Ramarathnam, Dr. R. K. Srikantan, Chitraveena Sri Ravikiran, Mandolin Srinivas, and many others - and continues to accompany artists of the present generation. He has performed numerous violin duet concerts with his father Sri T.S. Tatachar and also with Sri R.K. Venkatarama Sastry. AIR Dharwad arranged an invited audience programme "Pancha Violin Mela" (3 Hindusthani and 2 Carnatic Violin artists) at Town Hall, Dharwad. It was led by Dr. T.T. Srinivasan in which Hindusthani Compositions were played under the direction of Pandit Vasanth Kanakapur, a Harmonium Maestro. International fame Tabala Maestro Pandit Raghunath Nakod accompanied in this programme. Dr. T.T. S. also broadcast Violin Solo programmes on many occasions from AIR New Delhi, Chennai, Trivandrum, Trissur, Trichy and other AIR Stations. He has also participated in several Carnatic and Hindusthani Jugalbandhis. In addition to accompaniment, he has given violin solo performances at many sabhas. Today, T.T.S. is regarded as a leading violin vidwan of his generation. Alongside his own performing career, Dr. T.T. Srinivasan has, with immense dedication and untiring effort, personally taught and mentored a great many students over the years — often spending hours at a stretch in training, unmindful of time, so that every disciple received his complete and unstinting attention. CONCERTS He is an “A” Grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, in which capacity he has participated in: ➢ South Zone Programmes ➢ National Programmes ➢ Radio Sangeeth Sammelana ➢ Youth Sangeethotsava of the Central Sangeeth Nataka Academy, New Delhi ➢ SAARC Cultural Programme ➢ South Zone cultural centre He has extensively toured India, the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K. to give concerts. D.LITT. DEGREE Received the D.Litt. degree for his thesis, “Contribution of Dr. Rallapalli Ananthakrishna Sharma to Literature and the Fine Arts.” ARTICLES A number of articles on music written by T.T.S. have been published in the Shanmukhananda Journal of Bombay and in the souvenirs of other music organisations. POPULAR TALKS He has broadcast popular talks on science and music over All India Radio. He has also directed a music magazine programme, “Sangeetha Samrajya,” over All India Radio. He recently composed a seven-episode programme based on the compositions and works of Dr. Rallapalli Ananthakrishna Sharma for Amritavarshini, the FM channel of All India Radio, Bangalore. M.E.S. COLLEGE T.T.S. retired as Professor and Head of the Physics Department at M.E.S. College, Bangalore, on 31st May 2006, after nearly 34 years of service to the college. Earlier, he served as Head of the Electronics Department from its very inception. During his tenure at the college, he was in charge of both the science and music clubs for many years. He is also credited with placing the name of M.E.S. College on the map of both science and music. SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY As Chief Mentor of M.E.S. Kalavedi, he has rendered notable service to society by organising excellent, non-ticketed concerts for the residents of Malleswaram, giving the public free access to high-quality classical music. He has organised monthly concerts as well as three-day music festivals, along with musical features, lecture-demonstrations workshops, and talent-promotion concerts held for students and by students. Through this sustained, ticket-free effort, residents have been able to cultivate a refined taste for classical music and enjoy outstanding entertainment - with several going on to pursue music seriously as a result. This continuing, free-of-charge cultural service to the community stands as one of his most meaningful contributions. FELICITATIONS AND HONOURS ❖ 15th February 2026 — Lifetime Achievement Award with the title “Sangeetha Kala Bhushana” by M.E.S. Kalavedi, during the Prof. M.P.L. Sastry Music Festival ❖ 12th April 2026 (Sunday) — Smruthi Chandrika Foundation Puraskar, at the Indian Institute of World Culture, Bangalore ❖ 14th April 2017 — Felicitated by Sri Rama Seva Prathistana (R), Amrithahalli, Bangalore, with the title “Dhanurveena Kalamritha Prapoorna”, during their anniversary celebrations ❖ HH Sri Sri Yadugiri Yathiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami of Yathiraja mutt presented “SANGEETHA SAMBRAMA PURASKAAR AWARD- 2016” during January’ 2016 at Chowdaiah hall . ❖ 24th February 2013 — Felicitated by Sri Gana Sourabha Kala Kendra (R), with the title “Gana Kala Kousthubha” 7 | P a g e ❖ 3rd February 2013 — Felicitated by Sri Karanji Srirama Seva Samithi and Sreerama Centre of Performing Arts (R), with the title “Dhanurveena Shiromani” ❖ 6th May 2012 — Felicitated by Aaradhana Organization, with the title “Kalaradhana Sri” ❖ 24th November 2012 — Felicitated by Vamshi Academy, with the title “Gaandharva Vamsha Nidhi” ❖ 2010 — By the grace of Goddess Kanchi Kamakshiamman and Mahaperiva, honoured as “Asthan Vidwan of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam” ❖ 7th February 2010 — Felicitated by Mysore Thyagaraja Gana Sabha, with the title “Kaladeepthi” ❖ 13th April 2009 — Felicitated by Sarod Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, at Sri Rama Seva Mandali, Bangalore ❖ 12th August 2007 (Sunday) — Honoured as “Artist of the Year” at the 39th Music Conference of the Bangalore Gayana Samaja ❖ 4th June 2001 — Conferred the “Maharajapuram Sri Santhanam Memorial Award” for violin, for the year 2001, at Chennai ❖ 22nd January 1995 — Title of “Gana Kala Tilaka” by the Carnatic Music Society of Goa, during their 10th Anniversary celebrations ❖ 21st March 1999 — Title of “Dhanurveena Kalavathamsa” by Mookambika Talavadya Sangitha Kalashala, during their anniversary celebrations ❖ 12th August 2001 — Felicitations to both father Sri T.S. Tatachar and son by Vidyodaya Sabha, Mysore ❖ By the Tamil Sangam, Michigan, U.S.A. ❖ 31st December 2000 — Honoured by Seshadripuram Educational Trust during their Platinum Jubilee celebrations ❖ 11th October 2009 — “Swarakala Gaurav” award by Saraswathi Sangeetha Vidyalaya, at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore ❖ By the Ganeshotsava Samithi, Udupi ❖ By Sri Vagdevi Veena Vidyalaya, Bellary ❖ By Sri Sachidananda Ganapathi Ashrama, Girinagar, Bangalore 8 | P a g e CONTACT DETAILS Residence: “Prabhukrupa,” # 2, Puttaranganna Layout, 1st Main, Seshadripuram, Bangalore-560020, Karnataka, India Phone Number: Mobile – 9845354479 Email: violintts@gmail.com , tts_violin@yahoo.com Website: www.violintts.com