H. K. Narasimha Murthy is a senior and leading Carnatic violinist hailing from Mysore. He has earned the respect of fellow musicians, critics, students, and music-lovers alike, both as an extremely able performer and as a highly accomplished teacher. His playing technique is marked by great dexterity and unfailing support born out of deep understanding of the main musician. He is a veritable bridge between the past and present generations of musicians and music-lovers, having accompanied a long list of unforgettable stalwarts of yesteryear.