Ravikiran is easily among the most sought-after artistes today, who has, "extended the horizons of Indian culture around the world." Ravikiran made headlines as the world's youngest prodigy at the age of two, in 1969. He could identify and demonstrate 325 ragas, 175 talas and answer numerous other questions. He presented his first vocal concert as a 5-year-old. He was 12 when he gave his first professional performance on the chitravina. He will be accompanied by Rohan Krishnamurthy on the Mrdangam