Ann Arbor Marathi Mandal

Shri Vidyadhar Koparkar (aka Pt. Vijay Koparkar) is reputed as a Hindustani classical singer is well known. He has several awards to his credit along with performances in various parts of India, USA, UK, Dubai and Paris.

Though an engineer by academic training, Vijayji has devoted himself to music since the age of 8. His various gurus include Dr Madhusudhan Patwardhan, Dr Vasantrao Deshpande, Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki.  He has himself been a teacher, trainer and mentor to many young music aspirants for the past 20 years.

Simplicity, purity, humility, and devotion are the hallmarks of Pt. Koparkar's personality, characteristics that also mark his music. He plans to continue focusing on training young minds in music. He is also deeply interested in archiving our rich music traditions through technology for the benefit of future generations.

Pt. Koparkar will be accompanied by Vinayak Joshi and Rajeev Paranjpe.  

When: Sunday, October 3, 4 - 7 PM

Where: Dearborn Public Library Auditorium, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn MI 48126

How Much: Tickets - $20, Open Seating begins at 3:30 PM. (Payment by cash or checks only)

Shounak Athavale (734 944 6266, bnwmi@yahoo.com)