Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan - The passing of a Violin Maestro

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Chennai (PTI): Violin maestro Kunnakudi R Vaidyanathan died in a hospital here on Monday night after prolonged illness here.

He was 75 and is survived by wife and two daughters.

Vaidyanathan was admitted to the hospital following cardiac problems and the end came around 8.45 pm, family sources said.

Vaidyanathan, known for introducing novelties in his violin concerts, had performed all over the world. His concerts with 'Thavil', a traditional south Indian drum instrument, was welcomed by music lovers in the country.

He also composed music for several films.

He had headed the 'Iyal Isai Nataka Mantram' (Sangeetha Nataka Academy) of Tamil Nadu for several years.

He was also the Secretary of Thygabrahma Sabha, Tiruvaiyaru in Thanjavur district, which organised the annual Aradhana Festival of the great Carnatic music composer Saint Thyagaraja.

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus...0809090327.htm

[NOV]

Condolences to the family of Sangeetha Maamani Shri K. Vaidyanathan. His 64 year journey into the music world will never be forgotten.

ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamE, ovvondrum nee seyyum adhigaaramE

[Thalafanz]

Deepest condolences to his family & reatives.
A big loss indeed to music world.
May his soul rest in peace...

[jumbo]

Hearty condolences to his family. A Man who who gave music lovers so much joy will be missed. May his soul rest in peace.

[joe]

கண்ணீர் அஞ்சலி!

[Shakthiprabha.]

Offering my respects and praying for his peace!

[P_R]

Most enjoyable violinist, particularly for uninformed listeners like yours truly. But even nuanced listeners did have a lot of nice things to say about him.

He once came on NayyAndi Durbar and explained why he was expressive with his face when he played. He said when he played, he cannot distance himself from the music. And then he played "Thiruchendoorin KadalOrathil" with an expressionless face to show how lifeless that would be

He will be missed.

PS: One of the earliest violin memories was a cassette I listened to by Kunnakkudi Vaidyanathan with keyboard support by one Dilip Kumar !

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A Wizard who made the violin look like childs play for him. A brilliant improviser who mastered in both classical/light music. His wide of knowledge of music is well known. He was one of those who gave demonstration of how ragas if sung/played in true spirit could cure certain illness.

He was instrumental and enthusiastic in the Thyagaraja Aradana Festivals every year. NO one can forget "Maruthamalai Mamaniye Murugaiya" sung soulfully by Madurai Somu tuned by Kunnakudi as mentioned in Hindu. He was giving a programme on ragas with his enriched knowledge to viewers on Jaya TV for quite some time. Sure he will be missed.

May his soul rest in peace

[Nerd]

Rest in Peace. Doorsarshan (and later sun TV) used to have this program on deepAvaLi days - anRum inRum. Kunnakkudi sir plays an old song and a new song with his violin. He always started with maruthamalai maamaNiyE. It was a blissful experience watching the program. He will be missed for sure.

How many movies has he composed for? Deivam and agathiar are on top of my head.

[NOV]

many movies. the song I quoted is from thiruvarul.

he last appeared in anniyan and also helped organise the function.