Sri Swati Tirunal was maharaja of Travancore in kerala. Hailing from a royal family known for the artistic knowledge and patronage of Fine Arts. He lived during the same period of the Music Trinity of Carnatic Music who lived and enriched the art with their enchanting and appealing compositions. Though he lived for short period of 34 years. (1813-1847), he acquired mastery over the several languages including Persian, Hindi, and proficiency in Music. He has composed more than 300 songs in various languages which are considered to be equal to those of the trinity of Music. Besides administering the state admirably, he patronized all art forms. His contributions to the literature on the subject of music are worthy of note.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vasanthy Krishna Rao
Dr. Smt. Vasanthy Krishna Rao hails from a family of musicians. Her father, Late Sri. Kumaraswamy Iyer was an eminent artist, who spent his whole life in the service of Carnatic music. He retired as Principal of Sri. Swati Tirunal College of Music, Tiruvanadapuram. Dr. Vasanthy Krishna Rao had her initial training from her father. She graduated in music from Women’s College, Tiruvananthapuram. She then qualified for M.A. and M.Phil. in Carnatic Music, with distinction from Delhi university. She got Doctorate from the same university in the year 2000. Dr. Vasanthy is an accredited A graded artist of the all India radio, and Doordarshan. She has travelled widely in India and abroad fro her performances. Dr. Vasanthy is currently working as reader in the faculty of Music and Fine arts of the Delhi University.
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