Amazingly gifted Violin Maestro   Dr. Manjunath, the son and disciple of renowned violinist Prof.S.Mahadevappa, was a child prodigy who matured quickly to emerge as one of the top ranking violinist in India today. His exceptional musical talents were first revealed at very tender age of 8 when he stormed in to the music world sweeping all the music lovers & critics off their feet by his extraordinary musical acumen and technical virtuosity. Acclaimed as child prodigy with astonishing musicianship, Manjunath matured blossoming as one of the leading Instrumentalist in the contemporary musical scene. His marvelous imagination and technical versatility made him one of the brilliant Violinists in the annals of Indian Music. His style of violin playing is recognized as one of the best in the art of violin playing and is designed by his father. It is marked by the strict adherence to the classicism, perfect blend of emotive appeal, technical mastery, intellectual sophistication, incredible virtuosity and amazing creativity.

With the fidelity to pitch, rhythm and ornamentation, and proper perception of the musical spirit of great composers, Manjunath could stand out as deeply evolved musicians in Indian classical music. Also trained by his elder brother Mysore Nagaraj, Dr.Manjunath has been able to place his strict traditional grooming and knowledge in the perspective of the global music paradigm.

From child prodigy to trail blazer, captivating audiences & critics, Mysore Manjunath has created unrivalled record as star performer in prestigious organizations world over. Violinist par excellence, Dr.Manjunath hails from the princely city of Mysore. His performances feature an extraordinary range of musical expressions from the deepest meditations to astonishing virtuosity with outstanding artistic imagination. As critics admit, his concerts are filled with peace, tranquility and exhilaration-result of superb fingering & bowing techniques creating breathtakingly beautiful melodies. Dr.Manjunath & his brilliant elder brother Mysore Nagaraj make a formidable violin Duet team. Manjunath has collaborated with many out standing musicians from all over the world & have performed innumerable Jugalbandhi concerts with many Top-ranking artists in the contemporary music today including Pandith V.G.Jog, Pandith Vishwamohan bhat,
Dr. M. Balamurali Krishna, Tejendra Narayana Majumdar, Ronu Majumdar, etc.

Violin Concerts of Maestro Dr. Manjunath have been featured in innumerable Music festivals & conferences all over the world. Manjunath has been awarded  A - Top Ranking at very young age in india. Excelling academically as well, Dr. Manjunath did his Degree in violin, securing First Rank and a Gold Medal & Master of Music at the University of Mysore, securing First rank and 4 Gold medals. He continued his research activities resulting in preparing a scholarly thesis on violin in Indian classical music for which The University of Mysore awarded a doctorate Degree. Currently Dr. Manjunath is on the faculty, Dept. Of Music, University of Mysore. Despite his hectic schedules, he is guiding a number of Researchers in music in the PhD program. Dr. Manjunath is the First ever-Indian violinist to be invited to perform at the Prestigious International Violin conference held in Sandiego. His outstanding performances at the Violin conference won him great admiration at the International level.

Dr. Manjunath has association with many out standing musicians from all over the world including topmost western classical and country violinist-Mark Connor, internationally acclaimed composer Jai Uttal, Famous Italian Guitarist Priyo & well known Rock Violin star - Mark wood. Mysore brothers have a number of CD albums to their credit.

Laurels & accolades kept pouring in right from his childhood. Dr. Manjunath is one of the youngest musicians to be honored with the prestigious Rajyothsav Award by the Government of Karnataka. He received innumerable awards including the Best Violinist awards from The Music Academy and Indian fine arts society, Excellence award from American Institute of World culture, honors from the American Arts council, Aarkay, Inc, Sangeetha Samrat, Sangeetha Rathna, Aryabhata honors, Meritorious Award from University of Oklahoma-USA etc.

Some of the unique performances of Dr. Manjunath  includes Music concerts at Common Thread Festival in Oregon- USA, All European Cultural Festival in UK, Opera House, Sydney- Australia, International Violin conference-US, Festival of India in London, Royal Charity concert in Kuala Lumpur before the King of Malaysia, concert at Federation square -Melbourne, Special concert before His Excellency. Dr. Sam Nujoma, the President of the Republic of Namibia, Concert at Putra world trade center- Kaula Lampur, Theatre da la villa -Paris and Academic workshops / concerts at Innumerable reputed Universities including the University of Delaware, University of Wesleyan, University of Chicago, University of Iowa, University of North Texas, University of Osaka- Japan, Texas A&M University & University of North Carolina.

Dr. Manjunath, true cultural ambassador of India, continues to preserve and spread the rich cultural heritage of Indian classical music, in all its glory.