Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam (born on 23 July 1947) is an acclaimed Indian violinist, composer and conductor, trained in the classical Carnatic music tradition and Western classical music, and renowned for his virtuoso playing techniques and compositions in orchestral fusion.
Subramaniam was born to V. Lakshminarayana, and Seethalakshmi, both accomplished musicians of Tamilian descent.
He lived in Jaffna during his younger years, taking up mus...
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Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam (born on 23 July 1947) is an acclaimed Indian violinist, composer and conductor, trained in the classical Carnatic music tradition and Western classical music, and renowned for his virtuoso playing techniques and compositions in orchestral fusion.
Subramaniam was born to V. Lakshminarayana, and Seethalakshmi, both accomplished musicians of Tamilian descent.
He lived in Jaffna during his younger years, taking up music studies before the age of five. He began training in violin under the tutelage of his father, Professor V. Lakshminarayana. “Mani”, as he is fondly known by fellow musicians and his family, gave his first public performance at the tender age of six.
His brothers are also acclaimed musicians, and include the well-known violinist-composers L. Shankar (alias. Shenkar), and L. Vaidyanathan. He has released recordings with both.
Subramaniam developed a passion for music as well as science from a young age, studying Medicine and acquiring his M.B...
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