Pt Buddhaditya Mukherjee (Sitar), Arnab Chakraborty (Sarod), Soumen Nandy (Tabla)

A Shadaj Baithak event
supported by Mass Cultural Council

Concert
When: Saturday October 25 2025, 5 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Avenue, Lexington, MA02421
Tickets: $50, $30, 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

Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is a distinguished Indian classical sitar and surbahar maestro, representing the Imdadkhani gharana. He received his comprehensive training from his father, the late Acharya Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee, a revered figure in the same gharana. Panditji's playing style is renowned for its intricate vocalic expressions, deep meends (glides), and exceptional speed, all executed with remarkable clarity. His performances seamlessly blend traditional raga interpretations with innovative techniques, captivating audiences worldwide.

Arnab Chakrabarty is a distinguished sarod player of Hindustani classical music. His musical journey commenced under the tutelage of Brij Narayan, a disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan of the Maihar gharana. He further refined his artistry under the guidance of Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta of the Shahjahanpur gharana and later with Dr. Kalyan Mukherjea, a prominent figure in the same tradition. Chakrabarty's playing style is a harmonious blend of the intricate nuances of the Shahjahanpur gharana, characterized by its lyrical phrasing and rhythmic sophistication, enriched by influences from the Etawah gharana, notably the vocal-inspired techniques popularized by Ustad Vilayat Khan.

Soumen Nandy is a distinguished tabla virtuoso renowned for his energetic yet sensitive playing style. He commenced his musical journey under the tutelage of Pandit Pankaj Chatterjee of the Farukhabad gharana, a disciple of Ustad Keramatullah Khan, and further refined his skills with Pandit Arup Chatterjee. An A-grade artist with All India Radio and Doordarshan, Soumen has accompanied eminent musicians, notably forming an acclaimed partnership with sitar maestro Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee. His performances are celebrated for their intricate rhythmic patterns and profound musicality, contributing significantly to both traditional and contemporary Indian classical music scenes.

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