Srimathi Brahmanandan Violin
SRIMATHI, Violin Soloist more popularly known as Lalgudi Srimathi Brahmanandan in the world of Carnatic
Music was born in a family devoted to vocal and instrumental music for generations. Srimathi had her initial lessons
from her father, a versatile musician, V.R.Gopala Iyer. Later she received her rigorous practice from her brother
Lalgudi. Jayaraman. With this maestro, a living legend, She had performed in tandem numerous concerts all over
India.
Srimathi performs violin solo recitals in India and abroad with her daughter and disciple Anuradha Sridhar. Her
recitals in All India Radio and Doordarshan in the slot Senior “A” grade has been a regular feature for years. The
recitals of this skilled violinist gifted with unbounded virtuosity have won the approbation of the knowledgeable
listeners for the classicism, grace and melody. Also she is a dedicated teacher. Her systematic and well-defined
coaching has immensely benefited the aspiring disciples. Students who have persevered under her guidance are
today performers in India and abroad.
Anuradha Sridhar – Violin
Born violinist, Anuradha Sridhar, began her training from childhood. Laurels came her way while she was a child.
She became a full-fledged performing artiste when she was 12 years old, establishing herself as a supportive
accompanist and an excellent soloist while doing her studies in India and abroad. In recognition of her extra
ordinary merit, The Music Academy and other leading music institutions in Chennai, India, honored her with their
awards year after year. Anuradha lives in the US and pursues her music career performing Carnatic Music in USA,
India and other music centers in the world. As the principal of her music school called Trinity Center in her
hometown Saratoga at California she trains up pupils in vocal and instrumental music from beginning to performing
level. She is also the founder of Solfacreations, an organization dedicated to further the cause of our Music and
Culture in USA. Anuradha lives in the US and pursues her music career performing Carnatic Music in USA, India
and other music centers in the world
Shriram Brahmanandan- Mridangam
Shriram Brahmanandan has learnt from the great Guru, Shri Kumbakonam Rajappa Iyer. He hails from a family of
great musicians and is the son of Lalgudi Srimathi Brahmanandan. He hails from a family of great musicians and is
the son of Lalgudi Mrs. Srimathi Brahmanandan. He has also teamed up with many senior musicians including, his
uncle, Shri Lalgudi. G. Jayaraman, K.J. Yesudas, N. Ramani, Balamurali Krishna and G.J.R Krishnan to name a
few. Shriram is graded artist with All India Radio ( AIR) and has performed regularly in national broadcasts in AIR
and in Indian Television. He has won awards for 'Best Mridangist' during the music concert series held in Indian
Fine Arts and in Youth Association for Classical Music. Shriram has also toured United States on concert, and
lecture/demonstration tours. He has performed in Melbourne, Australia and has given presentations in the major
multinational music festivals held in Australia.
Directions: to Steamer No.10 Theatre 500 Western Ave * Albany NY 12203 (518) 438-5503
We're the East half of building housing the Police Station.
Park: Charter One Bank lot across street from Theatre's:500 Western Entrance
West: NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit 24. Go through toll booths, take first Right (first exit ramp — sign: To Rt.20
Western Ave.) onto I-87 South, go one mile and Interstate ends in "T" intersection with U.S. Rt.20-Western
Avenue. Take a Left onto Western Ave. go 2.9 miles to "Y" intersection, veer Left, staying on Western Ave., go 1/2
block turn Left into Charter One Bank parking lot, walk across street to entrance.
East: Mass. Pike East (I-90) to NYS Thruway get off at B-1 exit (Hudson/Albany) and take I-90 East. Get off at
exit 5 {Note: Do not get off at Exit 5-A} Left at top of ramp onto Everett Rd. go 1/2 mile to "T" intersection, take
Left onto Central Ave. (Rt.5), go to the second (2) traffic light. Take a Right onto N. Allen St., go to the Fifth (5)
traffic light. Take a Left onto Western Ave, go 1/2 block turn Left into Charter One Bank parking lot, walk across
street to entrance.
South:
NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 24. Go through toll booths, take first Right (first exit ramp — sign: To
Rt.20 Western Ave.) onto I-87 South (yes, different road — same Interstate number), go one mile and Interstate
ends in a "T" intersection with U.S. Rt.20-Western Avenue. Take a Left onto Western Ave. go 2.9 miles to "Y"
intersection, veer Left, staying on Western Ave., go 1/2 block turn Left into Charter One Bank parking lot, walk
across street to entrance.
North:
Nothway (I-87) South to end, Interstate ends in "T" intersection with U.S. Rt.20-Western Ave. Take a
Left onto Western Ave. go 2.9 miles to "Y" intersection, veer Left, stay on Western Ave., go 1/2 block, Left into
Charter One Bank parking lot, walk across street to entrance.
Bennington, Vt.: Rt. 7 through Troy, on Rt.7 continue West (past I-787) aprox. 3 miles to I-87 South (to Albany)
follow directions for: North.