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Chowdiah
Indian composer and musician · India · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1895 to 1967 · aged 72
Thirumakudalu Chowdiah, known popularly as Pitil Chowdiah, was a violinist from India in the Carnatic classical tradition. A disciple of vocalist Bidaram Krishnappa, he trained in the Mysore royal court, and went on to become one of the most sought-after accompanists of his era.
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He later emerged as a renowned soloist, particularly in the Mysore region during pre-independence India. In 1939, he was appointed Asthana Vidwan of the royal court by the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV.
