Aruna Sairam, Shashank Subramanyam presented Chevalier award
The Hindu
Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam & flautist Shashank Subramanyam were conferred French govt's Chevalier award in recognition of their contribution to music & Indo-France relations. Award honours personalities for creativity in cultural spheres & works that form cultural heritage. Award one of primary distinctions from among 4 ministerial orders of French Republic. Sairam & Subramanyam awarded for talent & dedication towards arts & culture. Sairam has received Padma Shri & Sangita Kalanidhi from Music Academy. Subramanyam awarded Kalaimamani for instrumental music prowess.
Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam and flautist Shashank Subramanyam were conferred with the prestigious Chevalier award by the French government at a ceremony in Chennai on Saturday evening. The award was given in recognition of their contribution to the music field and development of Indo-France relations.
According to a citation from the French Ministry of Culture, the award was intended to honour personalities for their creativity in cultural spheres and their works that formed the wealth of the cultural heritage. Ms. Sairam and Mr. Subramanyam were conferred the title of Chevalier De L’orde Des Arts Et Des Lettres.
The award is considered to be one of the primary distinctions from among the four ministerial orders of the French Republic. The government had recognised their talent and dedication towards arts and culture.
Ms. Sairam has received several honours, including the Padma Shri and Sangita Kalanidhi from The Music Academy. Mr. Subramanyam too has been awarded with several titles, including the Tamil Nadu government’s Kalaimamani for his prowess in instrumental music.
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