Sri M R Srinivasan of Sahana Sangeetha Sabha, Vellore, passes away

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srutishree91
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Sri M R Srinivasan of Sahana Sangeetha Sabha, Vellore, passes away

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Sri M.R. Srinivasan, founder and President of Sahana Sangeetha Sabha, Vellore, passed away on Wednesday 3 January 2018, aged 94. He is mourned by his many admirers in the Carnatic fraternity.

Sri Srinivasan shared his encyclopaedic knowledge of Carnatic music, particularly rare and difficult krithis, without reservation. He also actively promoted young and upcoming artistes who exhibited genuine talent by offering them an opportunity to perform on stage under the auspices of Sahana Sangeetha Sabha. Not one to miss the Chennai music season despite his failing health, he could often be seen taking down the contact details of upcoming artistes after a particularly enriching concert, so that he could invite them to perform in Vellore.

An ardent disciple of the sage Ramana Maharshi, he religiously observed the annual Jayanthi by arranging a special concert. It is befitting that he passed away on Ramana Jayanthi day after performing the puja. Sri Srinivasan’s students who are scattered around the globe remember him with fondness and reverence, as a mentor who has few equals.

thanjavooran
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Re: Sri M R Srinivasan of Sahana Sangeetha Sabha, Vellore, passes away

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My deepest condolences.
May his soul RIP

Thanjavooran
30 01 2018

rshankar
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Re: Sri M R Srinivasan of Sahana Sangeetha Sabha, Vellore, passes away

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Heartfelt condolences to his family and disciples. May his soul RIP!

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