Rithvik Raja

Rithvik Raja
Background information
Also known as Rithvik
Born (1989-03-09) March 9, 1989
Chennai, India
Genres Indian classical music
Occupation(s) Carnatic Vocalist
Years active 2001 – Present
Website http://www.rithvikraja.in

Rithvik Raja (born March 9, 1989) is a Carnatic Musician (South Indian Classical Music) from India. He has performed in concerts in India and overseas. Rithvik was married to Bharatanatyam artiste Shweta Prachande on January 30th, 2016.

Early life and background

Rithvik Raja was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He began learning Carnatic music at the age of 5. He had his initial training under Sudha Raja (his mother) for vocal music. Subsequently, after developing a good understanding of the basics and foundation for 6 years, he was trained by Sulochana Pattabhiraman for 2 years. At the age of 13, he started learning from T.M. Krishna,[1] who is one of the leading figures in the Carnatic music circuit today. Training under Krishna has given Rithvik a larger perspective of music and a passion to strive harder in innovating and excelling within the boundaries of classicism.[2]

Education

His schooling in Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai. He went on to receive his B.A. degree in Economics from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Madras. He also completed a one year Multimedia course from Image Infotainment, Alwarpet. He is currently studying for a degree in Sound Engineering at SAE Institute of Technology.

Career

Rithvik has been giving public performances and concerts since a very young age. Today, he has performed in all the leading institutions in places such as Chennai as well as Mumbai, Calcutta, Bangalore, Delhi and other places in India. He has also toured Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka. Apart from performances, he currently heads as the President of an organisation called Youth Association for Classical Music (YACM) that deals with spreading the awareness of Classical Music among the youth.[3] Rithvik is known for his solid voice with perfect pitch, mastery over laya and adherence to classicism.[4]

Rithvik's music and his commitment to the artform have led him to tour and perform in a number of esteemed venues across the globe. His has recently completed tours in New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia to name a few.

Awards and titles

References

  1. ↑ "YACM Turns 25". The Hindu. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  2. ↑ "Music has shaped my thought process".
  3. ↑ "YACM Executive Committee". Youth Association for Classical Music.
  4. ↑ "Perfect Control over Laya". The Hindu. 14 December 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2011.


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