S. Ballesh

Pandit S. Ballesh (born Ballappa Sanna Bharamappa Bhajantri on 1 April 1958) is an Indian shehnai player.[1]

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Shehnai Player Pandit Dr. S.Ballesh

S. Ballesh
Birth nameBallappa Sanna Bharamappa Bhajantri
Also known asS. Ballesh, S. Balesh, Baalesh, Ballappa
Born (1958-04-01) 1 April 1958
OriginM.K.Hubli, Belgaum district, Karnataka, India
GenresHindustani classical music, modern and film music
Occupation(s)Shehnai player, classical vocalist
InstrumentsShehnai
Websitepanditballesh.weebly.com

He is also a Patiala gharana Hindustani vocalist and expert in Benares gharana shehnai playing and ghazal singer.[2]

Ballesh trained under the shehnai virtuoso Ustad Bismillah Khan. He is a member of the Panchakshara Gavai brotherhood. He has performed in classical concerts, in jugalbandis (duets), and in film music.[1]

Early life

Ballesh was born to Shehnai Samrat Pandit Sanna Bharamanna and Smt. Yellamma in M.K.Hubli, Belgaum district, Karnataka. His all fore-generation family members were shehnai players in the district and Ballesh has traced his lineage to court musicians for advanced training.[3]

Music Training

He started learning from his father and strengthened his musical roots, later he continued from his (uncle) father's elder brother Pandit Dodda Bharamanna and with stalwarts such as Dr. D.P. Hiremath (Kirana gharana), Pt. Puttaraj Gawai (Gwalior gharana) and Kodhanda Singh Salunke and Prakash Singh Salunke (Patiala gharana), besides the Ustad Bismillah Khan shehnai in (Benares gharana). He is playing often for AIR Dharwar and Doordarshan.[4]

Career
S. Ballesh and son in concert

In 2006 Ballesh and his son Krishna Ballesh [5][6] [7][8] played a musical tribute to Krishna Hangal, daughter of Gangubai Hangal, at the presentation award ceremony for the first Krishna Hangal Memorial Award of the Hangal Music Foundation at the Sawai Gandharva Hall in Hubli.[9]

In 2013 he was in the touring orchestra of the film music composer Ilaiyaraaja, and performed in Toronto, Canada.[10]

Film music

Ballesh played shehnai for the Hindi movie Raanjhanaa, with music by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman.[11] He also played shehnai for the song "The Dichotomy of Fame" in Imtiaz Ali's 2011 Hindi film Rockstar, with music by A.R. Rahman.[12]

Awards and Recognitions

Awards
  • " Karnataka Kalashri " Karnataka State Government Award for his contribution to Indian classical music by Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy- 2019 [13][14][15][16]
  • In 2011 he was honoured by Dr. M.G.R. University, Maduravoyal, during the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the birth of Rabindranath Tagore.[17]
  • Radio Mirchi Jury award
  • Surmani award in 1970
  • Shehnai Samrat
  • Shehnai Ratna
  • Sangeet Ratna
  • Sanaadi Appanna Kalashree Puraskar [18]
  • Shehnai Chakravarthy [19][20][21]
  • Bhimsen Samman International Award.- Gadag 2017 [22]
  • Kannada Rajyotsava award 2018, Kannada Sangha, Chennai
  • Excellence in Music Award, Zee Tamil in 2019,[23]

Recognitions

Ballesh had honorary doctorates from

Shehnai playing style

Ballesh can play various style’s in his shehnai, aalaapi and aakaar like khayal singing, jhala like sitar and sarod, tatkar like kathak-dancers, meend & harquatts like sarangi and violin, continuity of tone like been and also he adds sweetness of bansuri to all this. [26]

Performances

In 2015, Ballesh performed at the 140th Baba Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan that commenced at Shri Devi Talab Mandir, Jalandhar.[27]

In 2016, Ballesh and his son Krishna were invited by Executive President of the Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal Pt Shrinivas Joshi to perform for the 100th birthday anniversary of their guru Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan [28] in prestigious music festival the 64th “Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav” [29] in pune founded by Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi .[30][31][32][29][33][34]

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References
  1. Lalithaa Krishnan (20 August 2009). "Clear and sparkling". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  2. "Classical music is for inner peace, says shehnai maestro". The Tribune. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  3. Savitha Gautam, chennai (9 April 2015). "Born to Pt. Sanna Bharamanna in M.K.Hubli". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  4. Savitha Gautam, chennai (1 January 2016). "For Pt. Ballesh, it's been a rather eventful journey". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  5. "An evening to honour legends of Hindustani tunes- says Surmani Krishna Ballesh, co-founder, Tansen Academy of Hindustani Music". The Indian Express. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  6. Savitha Gautam (9 April 2015). "Riyaz and raags - Pt. S. Ballesh and son Krishna are nurturing the Hindustani classical genre in the Carnatic bastion - school is the Tansen Academy of Music. Hindustani vocalist and shehnai maestro Pt. Ballesh and his son Krishna Ballesh". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  7. imuze (7 December 2019). "Surmani Dr. Krishna Ballesh, iMuze Hindustani Vocal Surmani Dr. Krishna Ballesh, About - Surmani Krishna Ballesh, a son and disciple of Shehnai Chakravarthy Pandit S. Ballesh, is a Hindustani Classical Shehnai player and Patiala gharana vocalist of India". imuze.com. www.imuze.com. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  8. "Chennai: Familial notes of magical melodies, A father-son duo has started an academy in Chennai to teach how to play the wind instrument, Shehnai Shahensha Ustad Bismillah Khan, and was presided over by his disciples—Pandit S Ballesh and his son Krishna Ballesh on shehnai, and Ustad Bismillah Khan's youngest son Nazim Hussain on the tabla". The Indian Express. 3 December 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  9. "Honour for musician". The Hindu. 13 December 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  10. Ravi Natarajan (2 February 2014). "Engeyum Eppodhum Raja - Ilayaraja Toronto Show review - Feb 16, 2013". Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  11. "Official Tracklist "Album Credits"". arrahman.com. January 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  12. "Album Credits". arrahman.com. February 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
  13. "ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಕಟ". ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ - ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ.
  14. "18 ಮಂದಿಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಕಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ". ವಿಜಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ - ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ.
  15. "18 ಸಾಧಕರಿಗೆ ಸಂಗೀತ ನೃತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ". ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ - ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ.
  16. "ಸಂಗೀತ ನೃತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಕಟ". ಕನ್ನಡಪ್ರಭ - ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ.
  17. "Annual literary symposium organised". The Hindu. 21 August 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  18. ""Shehnai Chakravarthy" Pandit S.Ballesh, His long list of accolades includes the Radio Mirchi Jury award, Shehnai Samrat, Shehnai Ratna, Sangeet Ratna, Sanaadi Apanna kalapuraskar"". Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival. sawaigandharvabhimsenmahotsav.com. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  19. "An evening to honour legends of Hindustani tunes, Then the Shehnai-Sitar jugalbandi by Shehnai Chakravarthy Pandit S Ballesh". The Indian Express. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  20. "Pune: Sawai Mahotsav kicks off with tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan, The session saw performance by Shehnai Chakravarty Pt S Ballesh and his son Surmani Pt Krishnan Ballesh". The Indian Express. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  21. ""Shehnai Chakravarthy" Pandit S.Ballesh, carries forward the legacy of his guru Bharatratna Ustad Bismillah Khan"". Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival. sawaigandharvabhimsenmahotsav.com. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  22. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT (2 February 2017). "the second day, which is dedicated to Ustad Bismillah Khan and vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi - Shehnai jugalbandi by Pt. S. Balesh and Krishna Balesh of Chennai - will be honoured with Bhimsen Samman International Award". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  23. "Shehnai Maestro -Pandit Dr. S. Ballesh -Excellence in Music Award -Zee Tamil Interview". www.youtube.com. Tansen Academy & Shehnai Ballesh. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  24. "Pandit Dr. S. Ballesh – Founder, He was conferred with "The Honorary Doctorate" D.Litt., (Honoris Cause) by The International Tamil University USA". tansenacademy.com. www.tansenacademy.com. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  25. "Photographs -"The Honorary Doctorate" D.Litt.,(Honoris Cause) by The International Tamil University USA". tamiluniversityusa.org. www.tamiluniversityusa.org. 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
  26. "Profile Of Classical Musicians-Pandit S.Ballesh ji can Play Shehnai in various style". lakshmansruthi. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  27. Rachna Khaira (26 December 2015). "Classical music is for inner peace, says shehnai maestro-JALANDHAR:"One listens to classical music for inner peace and not for entertainment," said renowned classical vocalist and shehnai artist Pandit S.Ballesh". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  28. "Sixty Fourth Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav: Line-up announced for Sawai fest". The Indian Express. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  29. "Capturing audience emotion @ The Sawai Gandharva festival". pune365.com. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  30. "Sawai Gandharva music festival begins in Pune- Opening the festival, S Ballesh and Krishna Ballesh gave a shehnai performance -- a tradition at the festival which is eagerly awaited by the patrons of classical music". ptinews.com. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  31. "जेव्हा व्यापला अवघा "सवाई आसमंत'..." eSakal. 8 December 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  32. Savitha Gautam (8 December 2016). "Sawai Gandharva music festival begins in Pune- Opening the festival, S Ballesh and Krishna Ballesh gave a shehnai performance -- a tradition at the festival which is eagerly awaited by the patrons of classical music". indiatoday.in. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  33. "The power of two at Sawai - City's most awaited annual music fest begins today; performances by musician duos are this year's highlight- S Ballesh and Krishna Ballesh, DEC 7- The father-son shehnai duo Pandit S Ballesh and Krishna Ballesh will perform on the opening day of the fest today. Said Krishna Ballesh,". punemirror.indiatimes.com. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
  34. "Artist line for 64th Sawai Gandharav Bhimsen Mahostav Announced". thepunekar.com. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
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