R. R. Keshavamurthy

RR Keshavamurthy (1913 - 2006) was an Indian violinist of great repute and precision. RRK, as he was popularly known specialised in the seven stringed violin. RRK was a student of Bidaram Krishnappa, the Guru of the violinist Mysore T. Chowdiah. He was a legend of seven stringed violin, and the only performing seven stringed violinist to have lived well into the 21st century. He produced senior musicians like T. Rukmini, Bhuvaneshawaraih and Anoor Ramakrishna.

RRK trained a number of young musicians and is the author of a dozen books on music. He was known for his rigorous practice and discipline. Today's other performing students trained by RRK include Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth, Nalina Mohan, Jyotsna Manjunath. RRK presented many papers on the subject of violin playing and violin fingering techniques. He had commanded a unique position in the field of carnatic music.

R. R. Keshavamurthy was addressed with the title Sangeeta Vidya Sagara more frequently than others. He received many other titles such as Sangeetha Kala Rathna and Nada Bheeshma Vidwan.

He was not celebrated much during his life time. He was known for his terse and tough expressions. A trust in his name is being formed.

Awards

*Veena Seshanna Memorial Award
*Kanaka Purandara Prashasthi
*Central Sangeeth Natak Akademi Award