[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1738]
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              IN HONOR OF DR. LAKSHMINARAYANA SUBRAMANIAM

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 23, 2016

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay 
tribute to Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam for his contributions to 
classical music. Dr. Subramaniam's achievements have reshaped and added 
a new dimension to a genre of music which so many people enjoy.
  Dr. Subramaniam has earned degrees in Western Classical composition, 
distinctions in western violin studies, classical Carnatic music, and 
medicine. This unique combination of classical western and South Indian 
music led Dr. Subramaniam to develop not only a new style of orchestral 
writing, but a new genre altogether.
  As one of India's most prolific composers, Dr. Subramaniam has 
collaborated, conducted, and performed with world class orchestras and 
musicians from all over the globe at some of music's most famous 
venues. To date, Dr. Subramaniam has worked with over 50 orchestras, 
including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the 
Swiss Romande, and the Royal Oman Symphony. His recorded collaborations 
with musicians include Yehudi Menuhin, Stephane Grappelli, Joe Sample, 
and George Harrison. The sounds of Dr. Subramaniam's compositions have 
graced the halls of venues like the Lincoln Center, the Tchaikovsky 
Hall, Zhongshan Music Hall, and the Gewandhaus. Dr. Subramaniam is one 
of only a handful of living composers with over 150 live performances 
of his various orchestral works.
  In 1992, Dr. Subramaniam co-founded the Lakshminarayana Global Music 
Festival, which showcases various genres from a multitude of different 
artists. The event has been held in 55 cities in 22 countries, drawing 
audiences of up to 200,000 people. In 2007, Dr. Subramaniam co-founded 
the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts, a global music institute 
located in Bangalore which exposes its young students to music from all 
over the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Dr. 
Subramaniam for his contributions to the musical world. Dr. 
Subramaniam's achievements in composition, conduction, and orchestral 
performance are truly unparalleled.

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