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Live in London: The Lalgudi Legacy with Lalgudi Krishnan, Vijayalakshmi & M Balachandar

Sun, Jul 26, 2026
4:00 PM onwards (BST)
The Bhavan, London, London
GJR Krsihan
Lalgudi-Vijayalakshmi
M. Balachandar is a Mridangam player.
Lalgudi G J R krishnan, Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi +1 more

About This Event

This event showcases a highly prestigious and culturally enriching South Indian classical musical masterclass and live performance production titled "The Bhavan Presents Summer School Showcase 2026: Karnatic Violin Duet by Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi and Lalgudi Krishnan". This grand evening centers on a brilliant instrumental showcase featuring the legendary Lalgudi Bani (style) of Karnatic violin playing, performed by illustrious fifth-generation musicians who are the children and disciples of th...Read more

This event showcases a highly prestigious and culturally enriching South Indian classical musical masterclass and live performance production titled "The Bhavan Presents Summer School Showcase 2026: Karnatic Violin Duet by Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi and Lalgudi Krishnan". This grand evening centers on a brilliant instrumental showcase featuring the legendary Lalgudi Bani (style) of Karnatic violin playing, performed by illustrious fifth-generation musicians who are the children and disciples of the legendary maestro Lalgudi G. Jayaraman. The performance features the world-renowned siblings collaborating to bring intricate melodic structures, meticulous traditional bowing, and soulful South Indian ragas to life. Hosted inside London's premier hub for Indian classical arts, this showcase serves as a core highlight of their annual summer school concert series, offering traditional arts lovers, resident students, and premium cultural patrons an immersive live stage experience.

Event Details: 

  • Date: July 26, 2026 — Sunday 
  • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Venue: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (The Bhavan), London

Artists: 
Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan (Violin)
Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi (Violin) 
M Balachandar (Mridangam)

Organizer: The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London (The Bhavan UK) (Main Presenting, Curating & Hosting Cultural Institution)

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Duet
Lalgudi-Vijayalakshmi

Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi is a renowned Carnatic violinist, vocalist, and composer from Chennai, India. Born into the legendary Lalgudi musical family, she is the daughter and disciple of violin maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman.

Chennai
2 events
M. Balachandar is a Mridangam player.

M Balachandar is a UK-based Carnatic mridangam artist and educator, specializing in performance and percussion training.

1 event
GJR Krsihan

Lalgudi Gopala Jayaraman Radhakrishnan, popularly known as G. J. R. Krishnan or Lalgudi Krishnan, is a distinguished Carnatic violinist, vocalist, and composer.

Chennai
2 events
Concert Hall

The Bhavan, London: The UK’s largest centre for Indian classical arts. A cultural landmark in West Kensington hosting world-class music and dance.

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4A Castletown Rd, London, W14 9HE

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