Hindustani Classical Vocal Concert By Omkar Dadarkar accompanied on Tabla by Sanjay Deshpande and Siddhesh Bicholkar on Harmonium A Shadaj Baithak event supported by Mass Cultural Council Concert: When: Saturday April 27th 2024, 5 pm Venue: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Avenue, Lexington, MA02421 Tickets: $30, FREE for members (Become a Shadaj Member!) Music appreciation session: When: Friday, April 26th, 2024,  8 pm Venue: 6 Tewksbury Street, Lexington, MA 02421. Tickets: FREE for members and concert ticket holders Notes: Please allow sufficient time to park, register and to be seated 15 mins before the start time. Members must RSVP by sending an email to tickets@shadaj.org and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time to secure a seat as concerts often get oversubscribed. Information / RSVP : tickets@shadaj.org Ketki Purandare Limaye: 716-907-2084 Milind Ranade: 409-201-7110   Omkar Dadarkar’s khayal style is receiving growing plaudits across the world. He first learned from his parents, then from a vast range of gurus including his aunt Manik Verma, Dr. Ram Deshpande, Pandit Yashwanthbua Joshi, Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, Girija Devi, and Shrinivas 'Khale Kaka' Khale. A period of study as an ITC Sangeet Research Academy scholar further sharpened his control, and his performance career goes from strength to strength with a growing resumé of awards. He blends the analytical with the soulful, bringing traditional Gwalior khayal to new global audiences each year. Sanjay Deshpande is a talented tabla player based in Pune. He was introduced to the art of playing Tabla under Late Pt. Sabade & later on took training from Pt. Suresh Talwalkar of Delhi-Farookabad Gharana & also had the privilege of understanding the beauty of Punjab Gharana under the guidance of Ustad. Alla Rakha Khan. At present he is learning from Shri Yogesh Samsi and Pt. Vivek Joshi. Sanjay is recipient of the Ahmedjaan Thirakwaa scholarship Siddhesh Bicholkar started his initial training under Shri Sharad Mathankar of Goa. He later started learning from Pt Tulisdas Borkar, the renowned exponent of the Harmonium. He is also an accomplished Jaltarang player. He has been the recipient of many eminent music scholarships including accolades by the Govt. of India, the HRD ministry, and many other awards that add to his long list of achievements.

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