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Lalgudi Gopala Iyer Jayaraman Radhakrishnan, popularly known as GJR Krishnan, is a Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer. Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan was born in Chennai to violin maestro, Lalgudi Jayaraman. A post graduate in commerce and a Cost & Works Accountant band a Company Secretary education, Krishnan has dedicated his life to a career in music. Lalgudi G. J. R. Krishnan debuted in 1973 and became popular. He travels extensively on musical tours all over the world. His style like his father's is the gayaka style closest to vocal rendition. G J R Krishnan typically performs duets with his sister, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi, a violin Vidushi.[2] True to his father's legacy, audience can decipher the sahithya from their performance, whether it is a rendition of 'Jananipahi' (Ragam Shuddha Saveri),or that of 'Smarasada maanasa' (Bilahari) of Swati Tirunal or 'Aadamodi galade' (Charukesi) of Tyagaraja or 'Govardhanagireesam' (Hindolam) of Muthuswami Dikshitar.[3] G J R Krishnan's world tours include performances - at the Lincoln center, New york - a symphony "Sunada Pravaham" (June 2004-conducted by G J R Krishnan) at the Singapore Arts Festival - at the Tropical Institute of Amsterdam - in Concertgebouw-Amsterdam for the Indo Amsterdam Festival - at the Smithsonian Institution-Washington, USA - at the India festival in the erstwhile USSR - at the Purcell Room, London Latest award by Chennai Cultural Academy Award - "Kala Siromani" Award
