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Have you always been curious about overtones and throat singing? During this special 2-day workshop, you will learn the techniques behind these vocal arts in a relaxed and inspiring setting, under the guidance of Baatar hours and Rowan.
Baatarsuren is a respected Mongolian throat singer, multi-instrumentalist and instrument maker from Khovd, Western Mongolia. He works as a musician and craftsman at the Khovd theater and shares his knowledge with great passion and dedication. We welcome you to make music together, learn and discover your voice in a new way — all while being immersed in the rich Mongolian culture.
Wondering what a weekend like that looks like? Read it in our blog post ”Experience the magic of Throat Singing & Overtones in a Weekend Workshop”.
On Saturday, we welcome you with a cup of traditional Mongolian milk tea at 1pm. The first workshop starts around 2 p.m., where you'll discover the basics of overtones and throat singing. After a delicious Mongolian dinner, the second workshop follows in the evening. Afterwards, there is time to relax, make your own music or, in good weather, enjoy an atmospheric campfire.
On Sunday morning, we start with a typical Mongolian breakfast, followed by a walk around our neighbor's beautiful estate. The third workshop will then take place, in which we will also pay attention to a special Mongolian instrument: the Steering wheel, which you can even take home afterwards! (Handmade by Baatarsuren.)
After lunch, we will end the afternoon with a final workshop, where you will bring together and further deepen everything you have learned.
A weekend of music, culture and inspiration!
Born in Chandman Sum, Khovd Province, Mongolia, he studied Mongolian throat singing and traditional music at Ulaanbaatar Music and Dance College. He has performed with various local ensembles and developed into a respected musician, teacher and talented instrument maker. Baatarsuren won several awards, including 1st place in the solo category at the Throat Singing Festival in Tuva (2019) and 2nd place in 2017.
At the age of 17, around 2006, Rowan fell under the spell of music from Mongolia. He soon travelled to Mongolia to further explore the country and culture. Since then, Mongolian music and traditions have become an integral part of his daily life. In 2014, he married Saran, and together they have been working on their dream ever since: sharing Mongolian culture and music in the Netherlands through their concept Altai.
Saran grew up in rural Mongolia, surrounded by the country's traditions, rituals, and rich culture. After moving to the Netherlands in 2002, she continued to cherish her Mongolian roots. In 2014, she married Rowan, and together they are working on their shared dream: introducing Mongolian culture and hospitality to the Netherlands through their concept. Altai.
