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An Evening of Khayal with Omkar Dadarkar

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Omakar Dadarkar

A warm spring evening, adorned with the sounds of ancient raags.

Khayal, the jewel of Hindustani classical music, is not simply performed. It unfolds, breathes and reveals itself in layers, drawing listeners into a meditative stillness that few art forms can touch. Omkar Dadarkar, one of the most luminous voices of his generation, brings a calming lyrical radiance to everything he sings: richly textured, vividly coloured and possessed of a melodic imagination that deepens as the evening grows.

A scholar and then a Guru at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, Dadarkar trained under the great Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar and the legendary Girija Devi, with Manik Verma among his earliest mentors. He is joined by two exceptional musicians: Anant Joshi on harmonium, whose perceptive accompaniment gives breath to every phrase, and Sanju Sahai on tabla, renowned for playing that is precise, powerful and deeply musical.

Tagged with: Classical music Darbar

Duration: approx. 3h (including a 20-minute interval)

Produced by Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust

Performers

  • Omakar Dadarkar   khayal vocalist
  • Sanju Sahai   tabla
  • Anant Joshi   harmonium

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available