My First Violin Guru - Prof H V Krishnamurthy passed away on Nov 27th 2009. He was 83 years old. To say that I am sad is an understatement. He was one of the finest violinists in Carnatic music and has taught over 6 decades! He taught not just violin, but vocal, veena and even Zoology! To be conversant in so many fields flawlessly, one has to be brilliant, and Prof HVK was brilliant yet very humble and meek. Even at 83, he used to play notes of innumerous songs without even consulting the notes. I used to wonder at his memory!
When I first entered the class room, I was dazed at all the awards adorning the wall. Later when the class room was renovated, we had an ante-room prior to the actual class room. More awards filled this ante-room than ever. He even started the Vijaya College of Music out of which great musicians like R K Padmanabhan and others have blossomed. It is indeed sad that he is no more with us.
May his soul rest in peace...
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