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The award has been instituted by the Sree Ramaseva Mandali Trust, Chamarajpet, in memory of S.V. Narayanaswamy Rao, who founded the trust and popularised Rama Navami concerts. The award comprises Rs. 50,000 in cash, a citation, and a memento. The first award was given to M.S. Subbulakshmi in 2001, and the 2002 award was presented to Balamurali Krishna. Mr. Keshavamurthy is the first person from the State to be honoured with the award. A panel of experts headed by the noted musicologist, S.N. Chandrashekar, selected Mr. Keshava Murthy for the award. The main objective of the award is to promote Indian classical music by honouring eminent musicians who have made significant contributions to preserve and propagate classical music. Born on May 27, 1914, Rudrapatnam Ramaswamaiah Keshava Murthy learnt music at the age of six from his father and began giving concerts at the age of seven. In 1923, he went to Mysore where he learnt from great masters such as Chikka Rama Rao, Bidaram Krishnappa. A contemporary of Mysore T. Chowdaiah, Keshava Murthy shifted to Bangalore in 1934 to pursue higher studies. Since 1934, he has given a number of concerts throughout India and accompanied masters such as Palladam Sanjeeva Rao, Musiri Subrahmanya Iyer, Araikudi Ramanuja Iyengar, Chambai Vaidhyanatha Bhagavathar, Allathur brothers, G.N. Balasubrahmanyam, Tiger Varadachar, Mysore Vasudevachar, and Bidaram Krishnappa. He has published several books on music, including "Bala Shiksha", "Vaggeyakara Krithigalu", "Lakshya Lakshana Paddathi", "Raga Lakshama and Raga Kosha", "Sangeetha Lakshya Vignana", "Hindustani Raga Kosha", "Bharatheeya Vaggeyakararu", "Bahatthara Ragamalika", "Kshetrayya Padagalu", and "Kacheri Paddhathi". Mr. Keshava Murthy is conducting research on ragas and how rasas (emotional content) are emanated in modes. The presentation of the award was preceded by a nadaswaram recital by N.K. Selva Ganapathi and Dankanikotai Mani, both disciples of Sheik Chinnamoulana. The Chairman of the mandali and former administrator of the Bangalore City Corporation, N. Lakshman Rau, traced the genesis of the mandali and the contribution of S.V. Narayanaswamy Rao. The well-known musicologist, S.K. Ramachandra Rao, said Mr. Keshava Murthy had contributed immensely to the field of music. Apart from playing violin with rare felicity, he had authored several books and taught violin to scores of disciples. He said Mr. Keshava Murthy's musical rendering had discipline and mastery. His concerts were a treat to connoisseurs of music. Mr. Chandrashekar said Mr. Keshava Murthy's contribution to the world of music in Karnataka was unparalleled. The Minister of State for Kannada and Culture, Rani Satish, said such awards gave more satisfaction as they were given by music lovers. The awards given by the Government did not give such satisfaction, she added. The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Kasturirangan, spoke.
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