M. Balamuralikrishna: Quotes about art

M. Balamuralikrishna was Carnatic vocalist, instrumentalist and playback singer. Explore interesting quotes on art.
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“There isn't one specific way of teaching. It varies with each student and his/her ability to grasp what is being imparted. Every student has a different purpose for learning. Some think they will get a chance to perform if they learn from a senior musician. Some even ask me to recommend them to sabhas. But I don't. I firmly believe that opportunities should come on their own. But rarely do we get students who are only interested in learning and expect nothing else. One should be passionate about the art if one is to scale heights.”

M. Balamuralikrishna

Source: Interview by Prince Rama Varma "There's no one way to teach".

Art , Way , Thinking , Learning

“We are getting carried away by the on-the-move musicians. Most of the Carnatic concerts abroad are being organised by NRIs. The defining moment is when an artist is invited to a foreign land and applauded by the foreign nationals. They should forge artistic alliances and find new audiences by introducing people of other nationalities to our arts.”

M. Balamuralikrishna

Source: Chitra Swaminathan "He defines ‘style’ as tradition".

People , Art

“Our arts, particularly music, are more livelier than any sport. I play with my `raagas.' And there is no defeat here. Only victory for everyone - singers, listeners and the music itself.”

M. Balamuralikrishna

Source: Staff Reporter, "Mangalampalli can't wait to come home"
On his singing on the occasion of an India-Pakistan cricket match.

Art , Music , Sport , Victory

“I have the honour to inform you that the Minister of Culture and Communication, Renaud Donnedieu De Vabres, has conferred on you the award of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters). This award honours those who have distinguished themselves in the field of art and have contributed to spread of culture in France and throughout the world.”

M. Balamuralikrishna

Dominique Girard, French Ambassador to India in: French honour for Balamuralikrishna http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/03/stories/2005050312101300.htm, The Hindu, 3 May 2005.

World , Communication , Art