టి.రుక్మిణి: కూర్పుల మధ్య తేడాలు

The late T. Rukmini was a peerless violinist and a top ranking vocalist

T. Rukmini remains the rarest of rare gems in the field of Carnatic music. With her rich knowledge and experience, she was a pioneering violinist. If her guru R. R. Kesavamoorthy ushered her into the world of Carnatic music, tutelage under maestros Lalgudi G Jayaraman (violin) and Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (vocal) made her talent blossom. All of 16 at that point of time, she went on to become one of the finest artistes of the century. Rukmini served the field for more than 65 years, sharing the stage as accompanist with five generations of artistes. She also presented solo concerts.

 

A student of Rukmini had a lot to imbibe. A patient teacher, she extended maternal affection towards all her disciples. On stage, she was most encouraging. She put me at ease whenever I sat beside her to accompany. If the presence of stalwarts made me nervous because of which I erred, she would step in to erase the tension in one gentle reassuring stroke. She was such a dedicated teacher, her blessings will continue to guide her students.