T.V.Ramprasadh
Ambalam, Centre for Performing Arts,
1A. Mangala Murthi,
New 65, Old 24, First Main Road,
Shastrinagar,Adyar,Chennai - 600 020, India
Tel/Fax: +91-44-2446 1690
Cell : 98401-29132Email: mail@tvramprasadh.com  

Website : www.tvramprasadh.com

 About TVR..........
“It was courageous on the part of T.V.Ramprasadh to run back and fetch the age of gold (John Milton) and to provide the richer satisfactions of truly classical Carnatic music. His concert was a perfect marriage of voice and classical artistry ..he is quite at home in the hills and dales of Carnatic music ,showing his versatility and punch”
"He succeeded in reviving memories of past giants like Alathoor Brothers and GNB"

K.S.Mahadevan, Indian Express, 2001

T.V.Ramprasadh is one of the prominent Carnatic classical vocalists. Gifted with a mellow, bass voice capable of a panoramic range, Ramprasadh has trained it with infinite patience and practice, and shaped it into a voice that weaves a magical spell of sonic beauty. His captivating voice, clarity in diction and unique style have evoked unqualified approbation of all listeners. He is capable of establishing an instant rapport with listeners and his haunting strains linger in the mind of audiences world over. He maintains purity of the classical form through discipline, concentration and uncompromising adherence of tradition.

Born at Bombay in 1969 to T.A. Vyasa Rao and Rukmini, both musicians, T.V.Ramprasadh was a child prodigy, surprising everyone with his musical capabilities right from the tender age of three. His musical career has been blessed by the fact that he had the wonderful opportunity of training under great teachers like R.R.Keshavamurthy, T.V.Gopalkrishnan, S.Rajam and P.S.Narayanaswamy.

He has had the good privilege of performing in prestigious organizations in Chennai and other organizations all over the country. His concert tours abroad have taken him to countries like USA, UK, Germany, France, Holland, Austria, Malaysia etc.

Record Companies like HMV, the Times Music, Amutham Inc of USA, Lahari,Sangeetha etc have got out his music in the form of CDs and audio tapes. He has been featured in a popular Hollywood Television serial along with other internationally acclaimed artistes and has directed music for a documentary Parivrajaka in India. He has been accompanied in recent concerts by artistes like Umayalpuram K Sivaraman, Vellore Ramabhadran, M Chandrashekharan, Guruvayoor Durai, Manargudi Easawaran, Mysore Nagaraj and Mysore Manjunath to name a few.

His classical repertoire includes, apart from the compositions of the Trinity; Tamil compositions of ancient and contemporary composers including Thiruppugazh; Annamacharya compositions; Mysore Vasudevacharya compositions; Compositions of Haridasas of Karnataka popularly known as Devaranamas; Padams and Javalis; Bhajans and Abhangs. His repertoire is not confined to classical music alone. He has carved a niche for himself in the field of Devotional music. Developing a new pattern for devotional music concerts, he has enthralled audiences with his soul stirring devotional music.

An A-grade All India Radio Artist, his programmes have been broadcast on radio and television in State, Zonal, and National networks. TV Ramprasadh was an anchor for a Carnatic Music Serial Sapthaswara on Udaya TV, an international Kannada satellite channel.

He is an empanelled artist of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR),Govt of India. Apart from performing, he has conducted workshops and undertaken teaching assignments in UK, USA , Germany, France, Holland, Austria and Malaysia.

A Cost Accountant and lawyer by qualification, he has chosen music as his profession. He imparts training to students at Ambalam, Centre For Performing Arts, along with his wife Smt. Indira Kadambi, a noted Bharatanatyam artist.

Works and Awards...

Works

• T.V.Ramprasadh was an anchor for a Carnatic Music Serial Sapthaswara on Udaya TV,an international Kannada satellite channel.
• He has worked with internationally acclaimed artistes for a popular Hollywood Television serial.
• Presented thematic concerts-Purandhara Vaibhavam,Thyagaraja Nada Vaibhavam
• He has directed music for a documentary Parivrajaka in India.
• Directed music and sang for the musical album Guru Mere Pyaare Sai
• Composed music along with Praveen Rao for the album Music for the Soul released by HMV.
• Composed music for several dance productions.

Awards

• Gaayana Gandharva by Delhi Kannadiga Sangha.
• Gaanakala Vishaarada by Karnataka Cultural Association of Southern California, Los Angeles.
• The All India Best Carnatic Singer, Sangeetayan, New Delhi.
• Best vocalist award at Yuva Sangeeth Nrithya Mahotsav, organized by the South Central Zone Cultural Center, Govt. of India.
• Best Vocalist award by the Music Academy, Indian Fine Arts & Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai 

Completely in command – Gifted with  a shariram full of depth, melody and malleability T.V. Ramprasadh gave a concert that spells class for Hamsadhwani.

K.S. – The Hindu

Young Ramprasadh has apparently understood the truth of maxim - 'Music must weave its golden ladder strand by strand..' .In his enjoyable recital for Hamsadwani, he not only exhibited functional expertise in things like purity of notes, correct kalapramana and padantara, but also exhibited a mind set that had intuitive awareness of the emphasis to be laid on raga alapana….let his imagination soar to beautiful heights …..touched fine levels……irresistible bhava literally oozed….good fibre……
                                                     K.S.Mahadevan, Indian Express , Madras

Majestically developed Kambhoji varna brought back to one's mind Ariyakudi……deep hued Varali shifted the attention to Semmangudi …..this young artist is a new shoot in the lofty tree of tradition…. firm, melodious, and deep voice with perfect command over raga, laya, and bhava……….
                                                          G.T.Narayana Rao, The Hindu, Bangalore

 T.V.Ramprasadh has made remarkable accomplishment in the field …..unique and special sancharas were enlivening………balanced mixture of gamakas,jarus and birgas with immense raaga bhava……….excellent control over concepts of manodharma and dexterity in a neat presentation………..has depth and weight based on pure and traditional classical music
                                                                 Meera, Times of India, Bangalore

Vocal with feeling…………..T.V.Ramprasadh is gradually emerging as one of the leading vocalists………………detailed alapana with meaningful neraval and well knit swara prasthara……
                                                  Mysore V Subramanya, Deccan Herald, Bangalore

Appealing Voice Modulation, ….melodious, full throated & wide ranging voice …….was under perfect control………his ornamentations were not only aesthetic and artistic but also rhythmically neat and taut too……Ramprasadh's Kalyani spoke for his expertise and excellence……was evocative……the ragam thanam pallavi was highly appreciated because of his imaginative interpretation.
                                                            M. Suryaprasad, The Hindu, Bangalore

T.V.Ramprasadh gave a stirring example of a vocalist possessed…..he showed sensitivity for form and content of his ragas ……..neat neraval enriching his aural imagery ….swara prasthara was equally good…..it revealed that the youngster had matured in the environment of tradition…Rendered with a touch of emotion …..keeping the listeners interest high…..kritis reverberated with intense feeling
                                                               S.N.Chandrashekar, Indian Express

 Maturity showed well in the young singer's sonorous recital….with excellent neraval and kalpana swaras rendered in the late Chembai style. Correct diction, excellent modulation combined with appropriate gamakas marked Ramprasadh's rendition
                                                                      Lochana, The Times of India

 TVR's Voice has added resonance and range…..the challenging alaapana in Ahiri raga was sung with deep sensitivity and a polished manodharma ……rendition was topped by unending sweetness……rich voice beautifully hined and crystal clear………..alapana embellished with delicate sancharas…..Thyagaraja's O Rangasayee..was classy indeed …..neraval with swaras was a treat of high quality music.
                                                            M. Suryaprasad, The Hindu, Bangalore

His taste of refinement were reflected noticeably in his charming presentation .........reflected his zest for projecting the classical shapliness
                                                                          RV, The Hindu, Chennai

T.V.Ramprasadh has an expressive style …………he sung competently
                                                                         SVK, The Hindu, Chennai

Robust singing………correct enunciation of Sahitya according to emotion and meanings was a plus point.
                                                            BVK Shastry, Deccan Herald,Bangalore

Music Academy - Chennai

• Shanmukhananda Sabha - NewDelhi
• National Centre Peforming Arts (NCPA), Bombay
• Bangalore Gayana Samaja - Annual Music Conference
• National Tourism Festival - Pattadkal
• World Kannada Conference - Phoenix, Arizona, USA
• Karnataka Ganakala Parishath - Bangalore
• Chembai Vaidyanatha Iyer Sangeethotsava,Guruvaayoor
• Performances in Cultural festivals in Karnataka Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and New Delhi
• Programs under Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Directorate of     Kannada &Culture,
• All India Radio, National Television (Doordarshan) and private TV Channels

Chennai

• Music Academy                                             
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha
• Mylapore Fine Arts
• Indian Fine Arts Society

• Bharat Kalachar
• Vani Mahal
• Sri Karthik Fine Arts
• Narada Gana Sabha
• Nadopasana
• Nungambakkum Cultural Academy
• Hamsadhwani
• Academy of Indian Music and Arts
• Kapali Fine Arts, Asthika Samajam
• Naayaki, Saraswati Vaggeyyakara Trust, etc

Bangalore

• Bangalore Gayana Samaja
• Sri. Rama Seva Mandali
• Percussive Arts Centre
• Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha
• Karnataka College of Percussion
• Vijaya College of Music
• Ramasudha Charitable Trust
• ICCR
• Department of Kannada & Culture
• KSTDC….

• South Central Zone Cultural Centre,Government of India

• Sangeet Nritya Parangat Mahotsava - concert tour of Madhya Pradesh
• Yuva Sangeeth Nrithya Mahotsav - Wai,Maharashtra & Hyderabad.

Performances Abroad                       

• 2004 tour of USA
• 2003 tour of USA
• 2002 Singapore and USA
• 2001 tour of USA comprising of concerts and workshops
• 2000 tour of USA
• 1999 tour of USA comprising of 12 concerts
• 1998 tour of USA and Malaysia comprising of 9 concerts
• 1998 tour of USA, Germany, France, Austria and UK –19 concerts
• 1996-97 tour of USA, Germany and Holland comprising of 21 concerts
• 1994 tour of UK comprising of nine concerts