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'''K. Arun Prakash''' |
'''K. Arun Prakash''' is a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] musician, percussionist and composer who is known for playing the [[Mridangam]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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K. Arun Prakash was born in [[Kumbakonam]], Tamil Nadu, India in 1968 to famous music composer Kalai Mamani L. Krishnan (1938-2009, a disciple of [[Sangeetha Kalanidhi|Sangeeta Kalanidhi]] [[G. N. Balasubramaniam|G N Balasubramaniam]]) and Vasantha Krishnan. |
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K. Arun Prakash, born in 1968 in [[Kumbakonam]], Tamil Nadu, India, is the son of music composer Kalai Mamani L. Krishnan and Vasantha Krishnan. He began studying the mridangam at the age of nine under the guidance of Kalai mamani Ramanathapuram M.N. Kandaswamy, a disciple of the legendary mridangam maestro Palani M. Subramania Pillai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-28 |title=The K Arun Prakash Interview: ‘My style is to highlight the composition and the singer, silence automatically happens’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/k-arun-prakash-interview-mridangam-carnatic-music-8409147/ |access-date=2024-03-01 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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Arunprakash started his training in mridangam at the age of nine under the late Kalaimamani Ramanathapuram M. N.Kandaswamy (a disciple of the mridangam maestro [[Palani M.Subramania Pilla|Palani M.Subramania Pillai). |
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Arun Prakash developed a strong interest in the mridangam and began performing in concerts at the age of 11 after two years of training{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}. He has since performed internationally and received various awards for his contributions to music.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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1994, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013 - Best Mridangist prizes from Music Academy Chennai, Tamil Nadu India |
1994, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013 - Best Mridangist prizes from Music Academy Chennai, Tamil Nadu India |
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2012 - Vani Kala Nipuna award from Shri Thyaga Brahma Gana Saba ( |
2012 - Vani Kala Nipuna award from Shri Thyaga Brahma Gana Saba (Vani Mahal). |
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Arun's mridangam artistry combines the best of tradition and modernity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://karunprakash.weebly.com/bio-data.html|title=Bio data}}</ref> While his technique of handling the instrument is very traditional, his playing is characterized by mathematical innovation, brilliance, and modernity. His playing is aesthetically satisfying and helps in enriching the overall vocal or instrument concert experience of the audience. |
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His playing style is incredibly musical, and he enhances the music to a different level altogether. His presence of mind and his composing skills merge to give a different dimension to the kriti niraval and swara that is rendered on stage. His cheerful nature brings a pleasant atmosphere to the concerts. |
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== Works == |
== Works == |
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*Arun Prakash has composed tillanas and numerous pallavis sung by many musicians. |
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*Arun Prakash conducted a program with Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan and Vidushi Aruna Sairam Titled " AIKYA 2017", where he designed, composed and conducted the show with a 21 <ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/album-on-the-favourite-deity-of-the-vaggeyakaras/article24460819.ece | title=Musical, themed on Rama | date=19 July 2018 | first=Lalithaa | last=Krishnan | newspaper=The Hindu | access-date=22 November 2018}}</ref> |
*Arun Prakash conducted a program with Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan and Vidushi Aruna Sairam Titled " AIKYA 2017", where he designed, composed and conducted the show with a 21-member orchestra.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/album-on-the-favourite-deity-of-the-vaggeyakaras/article24460819.ece | title=Musical, themed on Rama | date=19 July 2018 | first=Lalithaa | last=Krishnan | newspaper=The Hindu | access-date=22 November 2018}}</ref> |
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* Arun Prakash has released a CD titled ‘Sri Rama Jayarama,’ featuring 13 |
* Arun Prakash has released a CD titled ‘Sri Rama Jayarama,’ featuring 13 artists, which featured compositions on Lord Rama by various composers. Arun composed musical interludes arranged orchestrated the programme which was received very well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/creativity-at-a-different-level/article24468456.ece|title=Creativity at a different level|newspaper=The Hindu|date=20 July 2018|last1=Krishnan|first1=Lalithaa}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== Further reading == |
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* Important book to know about |
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* Important e-book to know about |
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* Important article to know about |
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== External links == |
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Mridangam Vidvan K. Arun Prakash | |
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 "Thinking" Musician | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Known for | Mridangam Carnatic Music |
| Style | Embellishing and Highlighting the music |
K. Arun Prakash is a Carnatic musician, percussionist and composer who is known for playing the Mridangam.
Early life
[edit]K. Arun Prakash, born in 1968 in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India, is the son of music composer Kalai Mamani L. Krishnan and Vasantha Krishnan. He began studying the mridangam at the age of nine under the guidance of Kalai mamani Ramanathapuram M.N. Kandaswamy, a disciple of the legendary mridangam maestro Palani M. Subramania Pillai.[1]
Arun Prakash developed a strong interest in the mridangam and began performing in concerts at the age of 11 after two years of training[citation needed]. He has since performed internationally and received various awards for his contributions to music.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]1984 - First prize from Shri Krishna Gana Sabha during their Gokhulashtami Series
1994 - Vishwapriya Award for excellence
1996 - Yuva Kala Bharathi from Bharat Kalachar Chennai.
2000 - Kalki Memorial Award from Kalki Krishnamurthy Trust (the first percussionist to receive the same).[2]
1994, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2013 - Best Mridangist prizes from Music Academy Chennai, Tamil Nadu India
2012 - Vani Kala Nipuna award from Shri Thyaga Brahma Gana Saba (Vani Mahal).
Arun Prakash has also participated in jugal bandhis and musical encounter concerts with American artists and Hindustani musicians organized by ICCR and Sampradaya Chennai. He has worked on devotional recordings and has also composed the theme music for the millennium show presented by the YACM for The Music Academy on 31 December 1999.
Works
[edit]- Arun Prakash has composed tillanas and numerous pallavis sung by many musicians.
- Arun Prakash conducted a program with Vidushi Sudha Ragunathan and Vidushi Aruna Sairam Titled " AIKYA 2017", where he designed, composed and conducted the show with a 21-member orchestra.[3]
- Arun Prakash has released a CD titled ‘Sri Rama Jayarama,’ featuring 13 artists, which featured compositions on Lord Rama by various composers. Arun composed musical interludes arranged orchestrated the programme which was received very well.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "The K Arun Prakash Interview: 'My style is to highlight the composition and the singer, silence automatically happens'". The Indian Express. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Barathi (24 September 2000). "Rasiga Ullangal". Kalki Tamil Magazine. 2000: 12–15.
- ^ Krishnan, Lalithaa (19 July 2018). "Musical, themed on Rama". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ Krishnan, Lalithaa (20 July 2018). "Creativity at a different level". The Hindu.
External links
[edit]- Arun Prakash: More than an accompanist by T.M. Krishna
- K Arun Prakash: Purveyor of Nadamrta by Sruti Magazine
Rendezvous with Arunprakash Krishnan - a conversation recorded in Cupertino, CA, Nov 2015