<p>Renowned violin exponent M S Gopalakrishnan, hailed for his deep knowledge of both Carnatic and Hindustani music, died here today after a brief illness.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 82 year-old maestro of the stringed instrument was admitted to a private hospital here yesterday after he complained of breathlessness.<br /><br />"Padmabhushan M S Gopalakrishnan breathed his last today at 2.30 am in a private hospital," his daughter Dr M Narmadha said in a statement.<br /><br />An artiste remembered for his immense knowledge of either forms of music, MSG, as he was fondly known among the 'rasikas' (music lovers), had a career spanning 75 years.<br /><br />He was counted one among the 'violin trinity' of his times -- the other two being the legendary Lalgudi G Jayaraman and T N Krishnan.<br /><br />A recipient of various awards including Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, Gopalakrishnan was an artiste having an open mind for new ideas.<br /><br />Gopalakrishnan is survived by wife, two daughters and a son.<br /><br />Narmadha, also a disciple of the violin maestro, recalled her on-stage association with her father, and said he had presented violin solo, Jugalbandhi and duet concerts with her.<br /><br />His unique finger movements and bowing exhibited his extraordinary perception of the instrument to come out with panoramic shades of Hindustani, Carnatic and western styles of violin-playing, she said.</p>
<p>Renowned violin exponent M S Gopalakrishnan, hailed for his deep knowledge of both Carnatic and Hindustani music, died here today after a brief illness.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 82 year-old maestro of the stringed instrument was admitted to a private hospital here yesterday after he complained of breathlessness.<br /><br />"Padmabhushan M S Gopalakrishnan breathed his last today at 2.30 am in a private hospital," his daughter Dr M Narmadha said in a statement.<br /><br />An artiste remembered for his immense knowledge of either forms of music, MSG, as he was fondly known among the 'rasikas' (music lovers), had a career spanning 75 years.<br /><br />He was counted one among the 'violin trinity' of his times -- the other two being the legendary Lalgudi G Jayaraman and T N Krishnan.<br /><br />A recipient of various awards including Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, Gopalakrishnan was an artiste having an open mind for new ideas.<br /><br />Gopalakrishnan is survived by wife, two daughters and a son.<br /><br />Narmadha, also a disciple of the violin maestro, recalled her on-stage association with her father, and said he had presented violin solo, Jugalbandhi and duet concerts with her.<br /><br />His unique finger movements and bowing exhibited his extraordinary perception of the instrument to come out with panoramic shades of Hindustani, Carnatic and western styles of violin-playing, she said.</p>