Pandit Vijay Koparkar
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Vidyadhar (Vijay) Koparkar began his musical training at the age of eight, and after 22 years of study, has become a noted performer and teacher himself.
He initally spent eight years studying with Dr.Madhusudan Patwardhan, then trained with Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande for the next five years, and Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki for the following seven years. He also studied with Pt. Chandrakantji Apte, Balasaheb Puchwale, and Dr. Aba Godbole
For the past 35 years, Vijay has taught students from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. His goal is to ensure strong training in Indian Classical Music continues for a younger generation.
Awards and Recognition
A scholarship given by great master Sudhir Phadke through ‘SULASHREE’ Pratishthan for six years 1983 to 1990
Pandit ‘Ramkrishna Vaze’ Puraskar by Gandharva Mahamandal.
‘Kalagaurav’ Puraskar – Anantrang Art Foundation
‘Sushil Sneh’ Puraskar – Sushilkumar Shinde Trust
‘Vishvesh’ Puraskar – Vishvesh Foundation
Manik varma Puraskar – Swarananda Pratishthan.
Sangeet Kala Ratna puraskar – Ninad foundation Agra
Distinguished alumnus – College Of Engineering Pune
Dr. Prabha Atre Puraskar – Ganavardhan Pune
Late “Vatsalabai Bhimsen Joshi “ Puraskaar at Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav 2015
Sangameshwer Gurav Puraskar Pune
Notable Programs
National Centre of Performing Arts – Bombay – 1984, 1986
‘Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav’ – Pune – 1989, 2000 ,2011
‘Dinanath Mangeshkar Samaroh’ – Goa – 1995
Kala Academy Goa – 1996, 2000
Rajabhaiya Poonchvale Samaroh – Jabalpur
Nadvardhan Sabha – Kanpur
Gururao Kulkarni Samaroh – Banglore
Pandit Abhisheki Smruti Samaroh – Mangalore
Bhajan Sabha – Kalikat, Kerla
India International Centre – Delhi
Programs abroad – USA 2009,2011,2013,2019; Canada 2009,2011,2013; U.K 2007,London, Manchester,Dubai 2008,2010 ,Paris 2008,Austalia 2010;Sydney, Melborn, Adled, Kuwait 2014, Singapur 2014, 2018
Cities abroad – New York, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, San Jose, New Jersey, Toronto, Thunderbay, London, Oxford, Manchester, Paris, Dubai, Sharaja
Additional Achievements
Performed frequently at various Sangit Sabha’s of Ahmedabad, Nashik, Indore, Agra, Madras, Udupi, Manipal, Bombay and Goa.
Graded Artist at Akashvani & Television, given many performances at Radio & Doordarshan and E. TV, Alfa TV
Honorary Guru at Lalit Kala Kendra Pune University and Bharati Vidyapith Pune
Recordings:
Rageshwari – Malkans, Kafi – Sindura – Alulkar Music House
Natbhairav, Salagvaradi – Alulkar Music House
Yaman, Basant – Bahar, Bhairavi Thumari – Alulkar Music House
Marva, Paraj & Dadra – Alulkar Music Hosue
Dhani, Jogkauns – Abhiyan Arts Pvt. Ltd.
Lalat, Shivamat – Bhairav – Abhiyan Arts Pvt. Ltd.
Bairagi – Bhairav & Bibhas – Flash Publicity. Read More
He initally spent eight years studying with Dr.Madhusudan Patwardhan, then trained with Dr. Vasantrao Deshpande for the next five years, and Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki for the following seven years. He also studied with Pt. Chandrakantji Apte, Balasaheb Puchwale, and Dr. Aba Godbole
For the past 35 years, Vijay has taught students from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. His goal is to ensure strong training in Indian Classical Music continues for a younger generation.
Awards and Recognition
A scholarship given by great master Sudhir Phadke through ‘SULASHREE’ Pratishthan for six years 1983 to 1990
Pandit ‘Ramkrishna Vaze’ Puraskar by Gandharva Mahamandal.
‘Kalagaurav’ Puraskar – Anantrang Art Foundation
‘Sushil Sneh’ Puraskar – Sushilkumar Shinde Trust
‘Vishvesh’ Puraskar – Vishvesh Foundation
Manik varma Puraskar – Swarananda Pratishthan.
Sangeet Kala Ratna puraskar – Ninad foundation Agra
Distinguished alumnus – College Of Engineering Pune
Dr. Prabha Atre Puraskar – Ganavardhan Pune
Late “Vatsalabai Bhimsen Joshi “ Puraskaar at Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav 2015
Sangameshwer Gurav Puraskar Pune
Notable Programs
National Centre of Performing Arts – Bombay – 1984, 1986
‘Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav’ – Pune – 1989, 2000 ,2011
‘Dinanath Mangeshkar Samaroh’ – Goa – 1995
Kala Academy Goa – 1996, 2000
Rajabhaiya Poonchvale Samaroh – Jabalpur
Nadvardhan Sabha – Kanpur
Gururao Kulkarni Samaroh – Banglore
Pandit Abhisheki Smruti Samaroh – Mangalore
Bhajan Sabha – Kalikat, Kerla
India International Centre – Delhi
Programs abroad – USA 2009,2011,2013,2019; Canada 2009,2011,2013; U.K 2007,London, Manchester,Dubai 2008,2010 ,Paris 2008,Austalia 2010;Sydney, Melborn, Adled, Kuwait 2014, Singapur 2014, 2018
Cities abroad – New York, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, San Jose, New Jersey, Toronto, Thunderbay, London, Oxford, Manchester, Paris, Dubai, Sharaja
Additional Achievements
Performed frequently at various Sangit Sabha’s of Ahmedabad, Nashik, Indore, Agra, Madras, Udupi, Manipal, Bombay and Goa.
Graded Artist at Akashvani & Television, given many performances at Radio & Doordarshan and E. TV, Alfa TV
Honorary Guru at Lalit Kala Kendra Pune University and Bharati Vidyapith Pune
Recordings:
Rageshwari – Malkans, Kafi – Sindura – Alulkar Music House
Natbhairav, Salagvaradi – Alulkar Music House
Yaman, Basant – Bahar, Bhairavi Thumari – Alulkar Music House
Marva, Paraj & Dadra – Alulkar Music Hosue
Dhani, Jogkauns – Abhiyan Arts Pvt. Ltd.
Lalat, Shivamat – Bhairav – Abhiyan Arts Pvt. Ltd.
Bairagi – Bhairav & Bibhas – Flash Publicity. Read More