Name: Vinay Desai - Indian Classical Music Concert
Start: 2024-02-18T17:00:00+11:00
End: 2024-02-18
Location: The Open Space

Vinay Desai - Indian Classical Music Concert

The Open Space

Vinay supported by Jay, will present sublime concerts of classical Indian Santoor, performing special evening ragas.

The meditative divine sounds of Santoor by Vinay Desai supported with the uplifting traditional beats on tabla by Jay Dabgar generate a uniquely immersive experience. The mind, heart and senses find delight, peace and inspiration as these two consummate and inspirational musicians and their classical instruments unite.Vinay Desai is a disciple of Shiv Kumar Sharma, the legend of the Santoor (Womadelaide favourite) and he is one of the few maestros of the instrument outside of India. He carries the stylistic legacy of the great Shiv Kumar Sharma in his playing and has performed in India, Canada, USA, Bahamas, Argentina and Australia.He is joined on tablas by Jay Dabgar, Australia ‘s foremost performer of Indian classical percussion, a celebrated tabla performer who has sponsored and accompanied many of the great musical artists from India. Jay is a leading exponent of classical Hindustani tablas as well as a dynamic experimenter of Indian fusion music. -= A Little More On The Evening Program =-Vinay Desai began his classical musical training initially in vocal/harmonium/tabla from Shafiq Rahman in his teens. After completing his college in both Pre-pharmaceutical science as well as Pre-Law in Delaware, Vinay ventured to India to take up study of the unique Himalayan 100 stringed instrument, the Santoor. In 2011, with blessings and direct guidance of the renowned Santoor Master Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Vinay continued his studies wth Takahiro Arai. He later moved back to USA to learn from Kunal Gunjal. To expand his knowledge and skill in music, Vinay has learnt from many different Maestros.Vinay has previously performed throughout India, Australia, Argentina, Canada, the Bahamas and the USA including Hawaii . He is known for his meditative and dynamic musical phrases. His devotion to the purity and the depth of Shivkumar Sharma’s style abundantly comes forth in performance.<a href="https://www.vinaydesaisantoor.com" title="https://www.vinaydesaisantoor.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.vinaydesaisantoor.com</a> Jay Dabgar, master Tabla-player, comes from a family of Tabla-makers in India and brings with him the legacy of the Benaras Gharaana style of Tabla-playing.Having been systematically trained in the Benaras Gharaana style under the tutelage of late Pandit Nandan Mehta and Pandit Pooran Maharaj (both disciples of the Tabladoyen, late Pandit Kishen Maharaj), Jay brings over 25 years of experience as a professional musician. He has won several national accolades and has performed extensively with many renowned musicians like Grammy Award winner Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Grammy Award nominee Ustad Shujaat Khan, Pandit Sugato Naag, Smt Manju Mehta, and many more renowned musicians in India and abroad. Also recently, he had toured with India’s National Award winner, Pandit Purbayan Chatterjee.Jay plays with many different artists from different backgrounds in Indian Classical, Semi Classical, Fusion and World music in Australia and has been teaching tabla and other percussion at his centre “Melbourne School of Indian Music”.<a href="https://www.jaydabgar.com" title="https://www.jaydabgar.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.jaydabgar.com</a> -= Evening Flow =-5.00pm - Arrive and settle in, complimentary chai available5.30pm - Event starts7.00pm - Music concludes -= Tickets =-Tickets: $35 + booking fee+ Provided seating is mostly on floor cushions (some chairs available for those with difficulty sitting on the floor).* Limited Space so please book early to avoid disappointment. -= Location =-Held @ The Open Space11 Acacia PL. Abbotsford Vic 3067 Paid parking is available in the public car park at Acacia Place, and across Victoria Street in Victoria Gardens shopping complex. Free parking in Harrison court and surrounds. We are on the lower ground level of Acacia Place.Disabled access: If you park within the paid parking station off Acacia Place you will be on the same level as our studio. If you enter from Victoria Street level, a lift is available at the top of the first set of steps leading down to the river. * Please take a moment to select your event thoughtfully, as we are currently unable to provide refunds. However, all tickets are transferable to the person(s) of your choice. The only time we can make an exception to our no-refund policy is if the event is sold out and we're able to help find a new home for your tickets. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

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