Wikipedia:MSN Murthy

Mutnuri Srinivas Narasimhamurthy (MSN Murthy) is an Indian violinist, vocalist and teacher.

Early Life and Education
MSN Murthy started by taking up an old violin, at seven years of age, from the garret of his grandparent's house as he belongs to a family of classical musicians. His maternal grandparents Challa Narasimha Murthy and Challa Kameswaramma, who were patrons of music and dance, inspired him.

He started performing at the age of ten and was selected as a casual artist by All India Radio at the age of 14. He graduated as an Electronics and Communications Engineer and worked for an organization for a couple of months. However, he preferred taking up a job as a staff artist in All India Radio, Vizag. As he wanted more time and freedom to perform, twenty years later, he opted for voluntary retirement. For Reiki practice, he also created a CD called Healing Magic.

Career/Performances
Murthy has performed in India and outside, including venues such as Lincoln Centre in New York. The Hindu remarked about his performance at Kalabharty in 2006,

“Accomplishment of a fine blend of technique, dexterity and profundity of knowledge with sagacity and soulful involvement marked the violin solo of M. Srinivasa Narasimha Murthy.”

The Indian Express wrote about his performance at the same concert,

''“Known for its felicity of expression, Violin recital of noted M Srinivasa Narasimha Murthy lived up to its repute. A staff artiste of AIR Visakkhapatnam Kendram, he is a name to reckon with in the classical music circuit. Added to his natural flair for music, his tutelage under noted artiste NCH Krihnamacharyulu of Vijayawada kept him in good stead as an artiste of substance.”''

Awards
He was awarded the Dwaram Venkata Swamy Naidu Award at 43rd annual festival of music and dance at Kalabharati in Vishakapatnam.

Personal life
MSN Murthy is married to musician Dr Pantula Rama.