Citi NCPA Aadi Anant: The Violin Trio

An NCPA Presentation

Supported by Citi

The Violin Trio

Featuring Dr. L. Subramaniam,

Dr. Ambi Subramaniam and Mahati Subramaniam

Accompanied by

V. Ramanamurthy (mridangam),

N. Radhakrishnan (ghatam), Latha Ramachar (kanjira) and G. Satya Sai (morsing)

Over the centuries, music traditions in India have thrived solely on account of the oral-aural mode of communication from guru to shishya , through which knowledge, technique and artistic expressions are passed on from one generation to the next in an unbroken manner. With three generations of violinists sharing the stage, this presentation offers a rare and moving artistic experience, where heritage, innovation and musical synergy come together in a single performance.

Dr. L. Subramaniam is an internationally renowned violinist and composer. While remaining rooted in Carnatic (South Indian) music, he has collaborated with legendary musicians across the world and made pioneering efforts in the field of Indo-jazz fusion. With his major orchestral premiere in 1983, he became one of the first Asian composers to write major symphonic works.

His son, Dr. Ambi Subramaniam, has trained with him. Having performed extensively across the world, Dr. Ambi was named among GQ ’s 25 ‘Most Influential Young Indians’ in 2021.

Continuing with the concept of The Violin Trio , originally conceived by his father and guru, V. Lakshminarayana, Dr. L. Subramaniam performs alongside his son Dr. Ambi and granddaughter Mahati, leading to a musical dialogue between three generations as they celebrate tradition while embracing evolution, individuality and innovation.

Steeped in Carnatic music, the repertoire is presented with the virtuosity and improvisational freedom that this musical lineage is known for. The three violins are supported by a dynamic ensemble of four South Indian percussion instruments: mridangam, ghatam, kanjira and morsing.

Box Office: 9th Nov for Members & 12th for the Public of the month.