Pandit Vijay Koparkar (Vocal)
with
Amit Kavthekar (Tabla), Kaavya Veleti (Harmonium)

A Shadaj Baithak event
supported by Mass Cultural Council

Music Appreciation Session
When: Friday, September 11  2026, 8 pm - 10 pm
Venue: 6 Tewksbury St, Lexington, MA02421
Tickets: FREE for members (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Concert
When: Saturday, September 12 2026, 5 pm - 8 pm
Venue: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 55 Coolidge Avenue, Lexington, MA02421
Tickets: $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 Vijay Koparkar is a highly acclaimed Hindustani classical vocalist renowned for his versatility and mastery of both classical and semi-classical forms. He received comprehensive training from eminent gurus, including Pandit Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande and Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, a unique blend that reflects in his diverse musical style. A top-grade artist with All India Radio and TV, Koparkar is particularly known for his expertise in khyal, especially jod-ragas (compound ragas), and has an impeccable command over semi-classical genres such as thumri, tappa, dadra, and natyageet. He has performed extensively at prestigious festivals worldwide, including the Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav in Pune, and has been honored with several awards, such as the Pandit Ramkrishna Vaze Puraskar.