Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi
The Lalgudi siblings are the torchbearers of their eponymous violin gharana, named for their late father Lalgudi G Jayaraman – one of Carnatic music’s ‘violin trinity’. The family claim a direct lineage back to Thyagaraja, an 18th century saint-musician revered by Carnatic aficionados, with a style marked by superb lyrical expression and divine melodic ornamentations.
After a childhood of training under their father and grandfather Lalgudi Gopala Iyer, they embarked on intertwining but distinct careers (her brother Krishnan thankfully abandoning a career in cost accounting to focus on music full-time). Today Vijayalakshmi is known as a violinist, vocalist, and composer, commanding respect for duets and individual performances alike.
Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi graced the Darbar Festival in 2018 with her exceptional performances alongside a stellar lineup of artists. She collaborated with the Malladi Brothers, Dr. Trichy Sankaran, Lalgudi GJR Krishnan, and Giridhar Udupa, creating a beautiful synergy of musical brilliance. Her performances, rich in intricate melodies and profound expressiveness, showcased the depth of Carnatic classical music, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi’s participation in the Darbar Festival contributed significantly to the celebration of Indian classical music’s timeless artistry.
“There was always music everywhere – my aunts, my cousins, by brother, my father…”
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