Vittal Rangan, an ‘A’ Grade Artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, is a front ranking violinist in the Carnatic Music field. A distinguished disciple of Padmashri Awardee Sangita Kalanidhi Kum. A. Kanyakumari and Sri. RR Keshavamurthy, he is a recipient of several coveted awards – Shanmukhananda Sangeeta Shironmani, Vani Kala Nipuna, Best Concert from the Music Academy Chennai for 3 consecutive years, to name a few. He is celebrated for his artistic brilliance, intellectual depth, emotive expression, and technical mastery—anchored by a steadfast dedication to traditional aesthetics.
As a performer, Vittal has delivered over 4,000 concerts across a career spanning over two decades. He has collaborated and performed with eminent musicians from across four generations, showcasing his versatility and depth on prestigious stages worldwide. His hallmark precision, analytical acumen, and refined articulation of musical nuance have not only defined his personal artistry but also enriched the broader landscape of Carnatic music through meaningful contributions to its evolution and global reach.
As an educator, he has trained and mentored numerous students to the performance level worldwide—many of whom have consistently won accolades and prizes—reflecting his commitment to nurturing the next generation of Carnatic musicians.
He first played for us as a young boy and was self-assured even then. He catches on very quickly even with rarely heard Hindustani ragas like Basant BahAr, Haricharan and DeepAli and maintains the energy of the concert. His rapid-fire repartees evoke the great maestro Lalgudi Jayaraman.
He is an excellent violinist on whom the music world has great expectations
Vittal exudes a very pleasant demeanor on stage. His razor-sharp intellect allows him to respond instantly to any challenge in his own inimitable way in an exquisitely beautiful form. His conception of the raga is so unique and original, without transgressing the Carnatic idiom, that it inspires me and expands my own horizons of musical thought.