Friday, 10 June 2016

Musical Prodigy Violinist Mr.Jehshua Karunakaran [U.S ] gave a Violin Performance at the United Nations [U.N ] Building at the age of 15. Part A

Introduction : Young  blooming Violinist Jehshua karunakaran of Reston , USA is one of the most promising and outstanding Violinists  of the 21st century  and he had the rare privilege to give his Violin Performance  at the United Nations Building on 11th September 2009 at the young age of 15. He can be definitely called  a musical prodigy and  I am really delighted to write about   his great musical accomplishments in  this Article. Some Descendants of some of our pioneer Christian families of Nagercoil , have produced some outstanding and highly gifted Musicians of global standard like Padma Shri Handel Manuel, Dr. Anand Chellappa, and a few others and now young blooming and promising Violinist Mr Jeshua Karunakaran has joined their row..  It is our duty to appreciate the Achievers who are connected to Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu and India  I am happy to mention that Violinist Jehshua Karunakarn's mother Mrs Rachel karunakaran is related to the great Musicians Padma Shri Handel Manuel [Chennai] and great  Christian Music Composer and Accordionist Dr. Anand Chellappa [U.S ] . I am really glad to introduce  this great young Violinist and Musician  Mr Jehshua Karunakaran the  winner of  the First Place in the Advanced Division of WPAS's , 38th Feder String Competition, at the age of 14.

Jehshua Karunakaran, his Birth and  Parents:  Mr. karunakaran   and Mrs Rachel Karunakaran are the blessed Parents of   Jehsua Karunakaran . Mr kaunakaran and his beloved wife Mrs Rachel  Karunakaran are living in Reston, VA, United States America. Mr. Jehshua was born on 26, May 1994 and Jehshua Karunakaran  is the only child to his parents. As Jehshua's Parents are having natural flair for Music  they supported Jehshua Karunakaran  in his musical journey with great sacrifice.  Jeshshua's mother Mrs Rachel Karunakaran hails from  one of the outstanding musical families of South India [ Family of Padma Shree Handel Manuel and Dr. Anand Chellappa] it was she who convinced young Jehshua to learn Violin instead of Guitar.


Jehshua Karunakaran and his Educational Track :  Jehshua Karunakarna showed great interest for learning since his childhood. Jehshua karunakaran did his  High School studies in the famous Northern Virginia Christian Academy and graduated in 2009. Along with music and string he had sound thirst for academic education also. He received his associate degree from the Northern Virginia Community College.  Mr. Jehshua karunakaran was a student at the prestigious The Juilliard Music School in the Pre-College Division, [ Diploma, Violin performance -2009-2012 ]. He did his Bachelor Degree [ Liberal Art, Biology/Biological Sciences, General ] at the famous Harvard University [2010-2013].. .He did his Master of Science [M.S] in Biotechnology at the famous The John's Hopkins University [2015 to 2016].

His Musical Training and Education ; Mr. Jehshua Karunakaran  is a born Musician of very high order. Since childhood Jehshua  karunakaran was spontaneously and magnetically attracted towards music specially to string music  Mr. Jehshua karunakaran started to learn and play Violin and Piano at the tender age of 6 ..   His parents gave spontaneous and galvanising encouragement and supported  young Jehsua Karunakaran, to develop his talents in music as per his own choice.  Jehsua Karaunakaran was privileged to learn Violin  for six years with the  internationally famous Violin Teacher Ms.Olga Khroulevitch , before joining , Julliard School for  music training.   It is not easy to get admission at the internationally acclaimed  Juilliard School, Manhatttan, NewYork , but young Jehshua Kaurankaran got admission at the prestigious Juilliard School by giving a convincing  audition in person before the faculty and administrative members of the Julliard school .He was admitted  in the Pre-College Division  [Diploma , Violin Performance,] in the Julliard Juilliard School. During the years from 2009 to 2012, Jehshua was doing his Pre-College Division Diploma Course in Violin Performance in the famous Julliard Music School , New York. During  the years from 2009 to 2012 as a student he had the privilege to learn Violin from the internationally acclaimed Violin Teacher Mr. Lewis Kaplan.  Jehshua Karunakaran was a member of the Juilliard Pre College Chamber Ensemble or Orchestra and High School Chorus.

Jehshua Karunakaran and his first music teacher Olga  Khrouletvich:  Before joining the Pre-College Division  at  the Juilliard School, New York;  Jehshua karunakaran had the rare privilege to study for 6 years with the  outstanding and internationally acclaimed Violin Teacher Ms. Olga De Valvo Khroulevitch at the Levine School of Music in Washington D.C, USA . Before proceeding further  it is appropriate to get some basic information about Jehshua's first Violin Teacher Ms.Olga Khroulevitch. Ms.Olga.Khroulevitch  has been  honoured with, "Outstanding Musicians of the Twentieth century" Award and "One Thousand Great American "  Citation and Award.. Definitely it was a great blessing and  privilege to young Jehshua Karunakaran to  have Professor of Violin, Ms Olga Khrouletvitch as  his Violin teacher. As an young violin student Jehshua  karunakaran , impressed his violin Professor Ms. Olga very much. Though Violinist  Jehshua Karunakaran has got many honours and awards for his musical talent ,  the words of appreciation he has received from his Music teacher  Ms Loga Khrouevitch  deserves a special mention here, Olga Khroulevitch said, "Jehshua has tremendous insight into music that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.".
PART.  Final. Will Follow .
By. P. BABU MANOHARAN, M.A, { Rights reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later, if needed ].











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