He participated in all important music conferences in the various parts of India, including National Programmes of Music and Akashwani Sangeet Sammelans. Devendra Murdeshwar ranked high among India's eminent flutists. His art at once revealed the master's touch. But to this master's touch he added a prodigious talent, an unstinted industry and an unequaled determination. The result - such mastery of technique and suavity of presentation as belong only to true artistes. Recognition came his way. He represented the Government of India as member of official cultural delegations and had occasions to perform before vast audiences in Nepal, Afghanistan, Russia, East Germany, Yugoslavia and Bulgaria. He also toured US for the chain of concerts. He was honoured with Sangeet Natak Academy Award and given 'Gaurav Puraskar" by the Government of Maharashtra.

As a Guru, I found him to be extremely disciplinary and demanding teacher. His lessons were systematic and he had a knack of simplifying complicated thing, which would make the subject easier. He would give numerous examples to prove his point. He would explain a particular raga with its peculiarities and also explain the relevant similarity these raga have to the particular ragas. He would differentiate these by singing numerous phrases common to both the ragas and then explain as to how to avoid confusion between these two. He would explain the present form of the raga and compare it with the traditional orthodox form and presentation of the raga. Some times he would put a question as to what mistake you do in a particular raga to sound it like so and so Raga? Such was his brilliance and scholarly intelligence.

As a person he was very decent, affectionate, lively and full of wit. His observation was tremendous. Even the minuet detail would not escape his observation. He had uncanny sense of humour and was a great mimic. His mime was a great pleasure to watch. Because of this, his music was full of expressions. Especially when there would be inspired reply or expression rendered by the Tabla accompanist. One could find his wit in his musical expressions. He remained very honest to his musical tradition and was never tempted to play for the gallery. He would always advise me " Don't go down to the level of the audience, but bring the audience up to your level."

He remained faithful to his opinions, teachings and principles. He never believed in false praise or flattery of any body for the sake of some gains. He kept himself out of gimmickry. He faced lots of difficulties in his professional life, but never compromised his principles. He had tremendous faith in his family Deity and Guru parampara. His entire friends, relatives, and students and the music lovers all over will miss him.

- Nityanand Haldipur