Aditya Modak (Vocal)
with
Sanjay Deshpande (Tabla), Leeladhar Chakradeo (Harmonium)

A Shadaj Baithak event
supported by Mass Cultural Council

Music Appreciation Session
When: Friday, September 10  2027, 8 pm - 10 pm
Venue: 6 Tewksbury St, Lexington, MA02421
Tickets: FREE for members (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Concert
When: Saturday, September 11 2027, 5 pm - 8 pm
Venue: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Avenue, Lexington, MA02421
Tickets: $40, FREE for members (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Notes:

• Please allow sufficient time to park, register and to be seated 15 mins before the start time.
• Members need to RSVP and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time to secure a seat as concerts often get oversubscribed.
• Entry and seating is not guaranteed for late arrivals.

Information:
tickets@shadaj.org 
Ketki Purandare Limaye: 716-907-2084
Milind Ranade: 409-201-7110

Aditya Modak is one of the brightest young vocalists of the Gwalior-Agra and Jaipur-Atrauli traditions, celebrated for his commanding voice, intricate laya-kari, and rigorous adherence to classical aesthetics. Groomed under the esteemed guidance of Pandit Pradeep Dhond and the veteran maestro Pandit Ram Deshpande, his singing reflects a balanced synthesis of full-throated aakaar, powerful taankari, and expansive raga development. Widely recognized for his breakthrough role starring as the protagonist in the award-winning film The Disciple, he is a recipient of numerous accolades and a frequent performer at premier classical music festivals across India and abroad.

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

Leeladhar Chakradeo is an accomplished harmonium player renowned for his sensitive accompaniment and evocative solo playing. Initiating his training under Shri Sanjay Gogte and advancing under the esteemed guidance of harmonium exponent and scholar Dr. Chaitanya Kunte, his music is marked by refined touch, aesthetic subtlety, and deep melodic alignment with the vocalist. A Master’s degree holder in music and a recipient of the Government of India Scholarship, he is a sought-after accompanist who regularly performs alongside prominent Hindustani classical vocalists across major concert platforms.