Eminent violinist T. Rukmini passed away this afternoon. She was 84.
Born on 27 November 1936, T. Rukmini has been one of the most preferred violin accompanists in the Carnatic music scene for years. Rukmini's first performance as accompanist was at the Town Hall in Bangalore when she was just 16 years old. She accompanied T.R. Mahalingam (Flute Mali) in a benefit programme. By then she had already taken part in some concerts presented by the same organisers and earned a name as a competent accompanist. In her career, spanning decades, she has played as accompanist to stalwarts as well as up-and- coming musicians of many generations. audiences not only with her vidwat and the way she has played her part as an accompanist, but with her stage presence and the pleasantness which always seemed to surround her.
Sruti conveys its heartfelt condolences to her family members.
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