VIOLIN
------- VIOLIN MAESTROS IN CONCERT
GANESH
KUMARESH
THE
VIOLIN
BROTHERS
SUNDAY · MAY 17 · 4 PM
SHELDON CONCERT HALL
3648 Washington Blvd · St. Louis, MO
Five Decades · One Vision · Infinite Rāgas
RAGA PRAVAHAM
An immersive framework that redefines the Carnatic violin's artistic and experiential boundaries.
Ganesh Rajagopalan is internationally recognized for his technical brilliance, tonal precision, and deeply expressive interpretations.
As a member of the legendary ensemble Shakti, Ganesh received the 2024 Grammy Award for the album This Moment, marking a historic global acknowledgment of Carnatic violin artistry. His musicianship reflects uncompromising classical depth combined with the fearless spirit of innovation.
Beyond performance, Ganesh is an accomplished composer, creating new melodic frameworks and scoring music for award-winning films including Dance Like a Man and Lessons in Forgetting. He is also deeply committed to education, leading masterclasses at institutions such as Princeton University and Stanford University. After moving to Seattle, WA over a decade ago, he founded Temple of Music, a nonprofit dedicated to structured Carnatic pedagogy.
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Kumaresh Rajagopalan is a globally acclaimed composer and educator celebrated for his rhythmic sophistication and architectural clarity. His performances combine formidable technical mastery with emotional depth, resulting in interpretations that are both intellectually compelling and profoundly engaging.
Deeply invested in the future of the art form, Kumaresh is the founder of Fiddling Monk an innovative digital learning platform that has transformed Carnatic violin education through structured, immersive, and globally accessible training. His school, Bowing with Fiddling Monk, and extensive mentorship, are part of his mission to ensure that classical music remains both rigorous and relevant for contemporary audiences.
Based in India, he is a visionary performer and dedicated teacher, and continues to inspire new generations through scholarship, creativity, and unwavering commitment to artistic excellence.
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50+
Years of Artistic Partnership
Distinct in expression yet unified in purpose — their pioneering frameworks emphasize immersive engagement with sound. Together they have redefined the possibilities of the Carnatic violin, expanding artistic, intellectual, and experiential boundaries while remaining anchored in its classical core.
GLOBAL STAGES
LONDON
Royal Albert Hall
Darbar Festival
KOLKATA
Dover Lane Music Conference
LOS ANGELES
Walt Disney Concert Hall
GLASGOW
Celtic Connections
CHICAGO
Symphony Center
PARIS
LONDON
EDINBURGH
Jazz Festival
ST. LOUIS
Sheldon Concert Hall
To Name a Few
COLLABORATED WITH
Zakir Hussain
Debashish Bhattacharya
John McLaughlin
Trilok Gurtu
A.R. Rahman
Florian Willeitner
George Brooks
Ilaiyaraaja
and Many More
PERFORMING IN STL WITH
MASTER PERCUSSIONISTS
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ATRI SATISH KUMAR
MRIDANGAM
A Sangeet Natak Akademi Award recipient, he is widely regarded as a mridangist with one of the most influential rhythmic voices across genres. His career spans nearly five decades of global performances — including appearances at the Kennedy Center and Sydney Opera House. Patri has redefined percussion through instrumental innovations such as the Trim Mridangam and the solo production Gajaana. An author, mentor, and curator, he continues to inspire generations with his boundless musical energy.
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RICHY S. KRISHNASWAMY
GHATAM
Transforming a humble pot into a lightning fast rhythmic powerhouse, magic to the eyes and ears, he’s one of the most sought-after ghatam artists. A top-tier All India Radio artist, he received the Government of India Ministry of Culture scholarship for advanced training. He has performed internationally at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, Théâtre de la Ville, Southbank Centre (London), and Esplanade Hall (Singapore). A dedicated educator, mentor, and innovator, he strives to expand the expressive possibilities of the ghatam.
Reflections & Journalism
Executive Direction
Megha
Artistic & Logistic Support
Lakshmi Iyer, Vinaya Sermadevi, Ashok Nageshwaran
Media & Outreach
Shwetha Sundarrajan, AkshayaShree Iyer