Vidwan K.V. Krishna Prasad is an eminent Carnatic vocalist hailing from Bangalore although his family finds roots in the sacred town of Shringeri in Karnataka. Having started his musical journey in his early formative years, today Krishna Prasad has carved a niche for himself, garnering immense appreciation and praise for his deep rooted knowledge and rendering of Carnatic vocal music. His training started at the tender age of 8 under the tutelage of Vidushi Geetha, Vidushi Swarnalatha and Vidwan M. V. Raghuram; which sowed the seeds of infinite learning. Currently, he is pursuing professional training under the able guidance of Ganakalabhushana Vidwan R. K. PADMANABHA. He is the secretary of ‘Our School’ which facilitates unique learning through art forms which is a typical academic school. Proprietor of ‘Sri Vidya Associates’, a construction company. NAADA: His remarkable strengthened voice; resonant with deep devotion and tristhayi sanchara makes him unparalleled in his rendition while appealing to a wide range of audience and rasikas. Krishna Prasad’s pleasing persona coupled with his supreme voice control, admirable command over the nuances of vocal music; be it manodharma, raga alapane or simply the aesthetics of shastriya sangeetha, intonations, voice modulations and many such characters make him a much sought after musician. His proficiency in rendering of Raaga Taana Pallavis in special taalas such as ‘ashtottara shata talas, melakartha talas’ are the ones which add to his credits. Mainly, his rendition of Taanas of different types such as Shankha, Ghanta, Mayura, Chakra, Nabhi, Bringa, Markata etc amuses the audience with his vocal capacities. Moreover, the experience he shares while singing brings out a new colour to the audience everytime he breathes. MUSIC: Krishna Prasad heads ‘Sri Vidya Kala Kendra’, a music school for Carnatic vocal music, teaching over 100 students. ‘Goshti gaayana’ is a concept where he teaches for all age groups and conducts classes weekly in ‘Our School’ BSK and in ‘Sampatthu’ Kanakpura road. A special concert presentation ‘Gaana Jnaana Sudha’, where a brief discourse will be rendered by Sri. K. N. Venkatanarayan about the values of the krithi and about the Vaggeyakara, the essence and the nuances in the composition, technical aspects of style and format of the item and the values about Carnatic music before singing each krithi, is explained. He has been giving duet performance with renowned artist S. R. Vinay from past 6years in many prestigious sabhas all over India. ‘Musical trips’ to the birth places of vaggeyakaras are organized to enlighten the cause of music. A concept called ‘Gaana Chakra’ is conducted where in it is an opportunity for each of his students to showcase their musical talent every year. Music based ‘Workshops’ are conducted on a regular basis where there are lecture demonstrations regarding the glory of Carnatic music through various illustrations. ‘Naada Chiguru’ is a monthly concert organized for the upcoming artists which takes
place either in his house or in Our school. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: He is the ‘Youth Wing Convener’ for Karnataka Gana Kala Parishat. The youngest to hold the post of an official Music Critic for the leading dailies ‘Prajavani' and ‘Deccan Herald’. Composed music and background score for a famous audio book ‘Sandhya Raaga’ written by Aa.Na.Kru. Organized an art and music extravaganza ‘Yuva Kala Prathibotsava’ in 2007 which provided a platform for 175 young performers in all art forms. He created a new raaga called ‘Padmanabha Priya’ and composed a new Thillana in the same raga for a special occasion with due respects to his Guru Sri. R. K. Padmanabha. An expression on his guru has been published in the famous book ‘Na Kanda Gurugalu’ published by Karnataka Sahithya Parishath. Composed more than 100 compositons in Kannada and Sanskrit with ‘Venkata Daasa’ as ankita which includes krithis, varnas and thillanas. Took part in many Musical Plays such as; Naada Shyamashastrigalu Nadajyoti Tyagaraja Vadiraja Darshana Vadiraja Vaibhava HONOURS AND AWARDS: ‘Best Performer Award' from Sunaada Cultural Academy – 2013. ‘Shankara Prashasthi’ from Jalahalli Shankar Mutt - 2012. ‘Sangeetha Visharada’ from Kolar Sangeetha Sabha - May 2010. ‘Nadajyothi Puraskara’ from Nadajyoti Sangeetha Sabha and ‘Ananya Yuva Puraskara’ from Ananya Cultural Academy - 2009. Best Performer, Malleshwaram Sangeeta Sabha and 'Ananya Prathiba Puraskara'- 2006. Best Performer, Sri Rama Seva Mandali. 'Prathibakankshi Puraskara' – 2003. ‘Nadalayananda prashasthi’ |
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