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Mysore T. Chowdiah





CONTRIBUTION

He designed the seven-stringed violin to ensure that the accompanist could match the vocalist (the need for this was felt especially in the early and mid-20th century when no amplification devices were available). He was known as Piteelu Chowdiah - Piteelu being the word for violin in South India n languages such as Kannada and Telugu . As he hailed from Mysore , he was also known as ''Mysore T. Chowdiah''.

He was awarded the Sangeetha Kalanidhi title by Madras Music Academy in 1957 .

To honour the memory of his Guru , he completed the Bidaram Krishnappa Rama Mandira in Mysore as Bidram Krishnappa died before realisng his dream on which he had spent all his fortune.


LEGACY

  • ''Chowdiah Memorial Hall'' at Bangalore , constructed with the support of the Karnataka state government in his memory in 1980 , resembles a violin in shape and structure.

  • ''Sangeetha Rathna Mysore T. Chowdiah Memorial Award'' has been instituted to honour notable musicians.

  • A Road in Bangalore is named after him as ''T. Chowdiah Road.''


  • Noted Film actor and Member of Parliament and currently Minister for state of Government of India Mr.Ambarsih ( Mr.Amaranath) is his grand son.


  • Sangeetha Kalarathna Prof. Mysore Sri is one Chowdiah's prime desciples.



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