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Mangaluru: Saxophonist Padmashri Dr Kadri Gopalnath dies at 69

  •   Fri, Oct 11 2019 07:11:01 AM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (AM)

Mangaluru, Oct 11: Padmashri Dr Kadri Gopalnath, one of the pioneers of Carnatic music on the saxophone in India, passed away on Friday, October 11. He was 69.

Gopalnath was unwell from some time and was admitted to a private hospital in the city. He breathed his last early in the morning on Friday.  

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004. He had the distinction of being the first Carnatic musician to be invited in the BBC Promenade concert in 1994, in the Royal Albert Hall at London.

Awards from the Asthana Vidwan of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Sri Sringeri Sharadha Peetam, Sri Ahobila Mutt and Sri Pillayarpatti Temple, honorary doctorate from Bangalore University, Sangeetha Kalasikhamani award from The Indian Fine arts Society, Chennai, and Kamban Pugazh award from All Ceylon Kamban Society, Sri Lanka, are a few of the honours and titles he received.

Gopalnath learned to play the saxophone under Gopalkrishna Iyer of Kalaniketana, Mangaluru.

 

 
  

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  • Paul D Souza, Bondel/Sharjah

    Sun, Oct 13 2019

    Big loss to music world death of Saxophonist P.Dr. Kadri Gopalnath. May his soul rest in Peace.

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  • Srikanth Nelly, Bangalore/Udupi

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    Music legend who converted Saxophone from a western instrument to Indian classical.We all grew up listening to his performances.He is irreplaceable.Om Shanthi

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  • Meera, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    You will be cherished, thanks for ur relentless contribution in the world of music..

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  • Honnappa, Byadagi

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    A big loss to world of music. Dr. Kadri Gopalnath was great saxophonist . Om shanthi.

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  • Leena Saldanha, Bondel/mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    we lost a renowned artist humble soul. Left with only memories.
    let his soul rest in peace. May God give strength to his family to bear the loss

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  • Sujir Praveen, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    Great lose of Instrumental Music World...Om Shanthi Dr. Kadri Goplanathji..

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  • Jerardin D'Souza, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    KADRI GOPALNATH -The Legend....My Friends in Chennai consider Him GOD . Yet, in a Hotel in Mangalore the Waiters kept him waiting.

    I had To Interfere. My Clicking Photos with Him Alerted The Public & others too joined for photos.

    It's Rare That Someone Rides To These Levels of Excellence. He is Our Own. Namma Oordha ..Namma Needs....Great Respects SIR.....Salute The MASTER

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    A maverick and only one of the kind of talent who grew to enormous heights with generous grace from God Saraswati. In the process, brought great pride to Mangalore. His rendition of some of the very popular ragas is next to none and no wonder he was widely popular among young and old.
    It is an irreplaceable loss to all of us.
    Heartfelt condolences to his immediate family and all his fans.

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  • Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    One of the Greatest Legend of Karnatac music Dr Kadri Gopalnath we lost
    May God give Sadgati to him
    I was a fan of Kadri Gopalnathji

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  • Preema, Padvinangady, bondel

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    Dear aunty, Guru, mani and ambika please accept our heart felt sympathy, may ur dad's soul rest in peace

    Irene teacher and family
    Bondel

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  • William PAis, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    It is indeed a great loss to the world of Carnatic classical music. Being from south Kanara he was world renowned a fact not many are aware of. I was keen listeners of his compositions especially in the mornings. He leaves behind rich reportorial legacy in music. May The Lord give him eternal rest.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    Kadri Gopalnath was a simple humble when I used to meet him in the seventies as my Art Studio was situated near PVS junction.

    During that time he was learning the finer aspects of classical music under the guidance of another simple but great musician and teacher Sri Gopalkrishna Iyer.

    Last year after a gap of almost 40 years I had a chance meeting with Gopalnath again, and found him the same simple humble person, that too after touring the world with his saxophone, entertaining millions, receiving so many prestigious awards, accolades and to top it a Padmashri.

    Yes we have lost a great Artist, a great human being and it is a great loss. May God reward him with eternal peace, for giving millions of music lovers pleasure and peace through his divine music. Om Shanthi...

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  • Manju, Kasaragodu

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    A great artist who will always be remembered. Om shanthi.

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  • Louvina Andrade, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    He was magical. Just from hearing his recordings & a wedding recital. He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • VM, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    A very accomplished but humble soul.He taught the world how the saxophone could be used as a musical device effectively in carnatic music.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    Great Saxophonist. RIP.

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  • Shanth, Hassan

    Fri, Oct 11 2019

    Big loss to musical world. I was blessed to attend his concert in Boston a couple of years ago. May his soul reset in peace. Om shanthi Om.

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