Biography

Mysore Nagaraj is a professional violin artist based out of Mysore. The legendary violin maestro is the son and disciple of Prof S Mahadevappa, a renowned violinist. Nagaraj was a remarkable child prodigy who matured quickly to emerge as one of the top ranking violinists in India today. His outstanding musical talents were first revealed at very tender age of eight when he stormed into the music world sweeping all the music lovers and critics off their feet by his extraordinary musical acumen and technical virtuosity. Nagaraj has carved a niche for himself in the annals of Carnatic classical music as a superb violinist with marvellous imagination and technical versatility. Trained in a traditional method of music teaching, Mysore Nagaraj mastered a unique style of violin playing designed by his father. This style of violin playing is marked by the strict adherence to the classicism, technical mastery, perfect blend of emotive appeal, intellectual sophistication and is recognised as one of the best in the art of violin playing. Mysore Nagaraj has created an unrivalled record as the star performer in prestigious organisations world over. Violinist par excellence, his performances feature an extraordinary range of musical expressions from the deepest meditations to astonishing virtuosity with outstanding artistic imagination. As critics admit, his concerts are filled with peace, tranquillity and exhilaration-result of superb fingering and bowing techniques creating breathtakingly beautiful melodies. Mysore Nagaraj and his virtuoso young brother, Dr Mysore Manjunath, make a formidable violin duet team.