gopalakrishana bharatiar

gopalakrishana bharatiar

1. son of Sivarama Bharatiar

   • born in Narimanam near Nagapattinam
     • 1810
       • interest for music since childhood
         • learnt carnartic music from Ghanam Krishna Ayyer
           • learnt hindusthani music from Ramadas

2. maha vidwan meenakshisundaram pillai

   • vedanayakam pillai

3. nandanar charitram keertanai

   • composed songs in rare ragams like Dvijanvanti, Chindu and Nondichindu

4. the dramatic genius

5. his opera was once heard by french collecter Seesay in 1861

   • he arranged for his opera to be printed
     • he was highly praised by actors and singers
       • people like Meenkshisundaram Pillai and Arumuga Navalar popularised the opera through their Kalakshebams

6. other operas

   • Iyarpagai Nayanar Charitram
   • Karaikkal Ammaiyar Charitram
   • Thiruneelakanda Nayanar Charitram

7. total number of songs

   • exceeds 1000
     • died 1896, aged 86