The 24th Annual Seminar featured the following activities:
I. Introductory Weekend Seminar: November 6 - 8, 2009
II. Intensive Instrumental and Vocal Seminar: November 9 - 15
III. Intensive Tabla Seminar with Swapan Chaudhuri: November 9 - 15
IV. Film and Concert in memory of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan: November 13
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I. Introductory Weekend Seminar: November 6 - 8, 2009
The Introductory Weekend Seminar consisted of activities geared towards beginners. Vocal and Tala classes introduce students into the main concepts and practice of Indian music through singing and rhythmic exercises. Instrumental classes (sitar, sarod, tabla, as well as western instruments like guitar, violin, flute, etc), included basic compositions in the raga and tala repertoire as well as exercises to develop the basic playing techniques. Instructors included Ken Zuckerman (tala, vocal and instrumental classes), Danial Bradley (sitar) and Henry Nagelberg (Tabla).
Schedule – Tala und Vocal: Fr. 19.00 – 21.15, Sa. 10.00 – 12.30, So. 10.30 – 13.00
Schedule – Instrumental: Sa. Und So. 16.00 -18.00
Schedule - Tabla: Fr. 17.00 – 18.30 (Beginners), 18.30 – 20.00 (Intermediate)
Sa. u So. 10.00 – 13.00 (Beginners), 15.30 – 17.00 (Intermediate)
Costs: Fr. 60.- /Lesson, Fr. 150.- for 3 Lessons, Fr. 200.- for all 5 Lessons
II. Intensive Instrumental and Vocal Seminar: November 9 - 15
This seminar will consist of classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Classes for each level will include tala exercises, vocal repertoire and instrumental workshops. The teachers for this seminar are Ken Zuckerman and Danial Bradley.
III. Intensive Tabla Seminar with Swapan Chaudhuri: November 9 - 15, 2009
Our tabla maestro, Swapan Chaudhuri, will give classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Review classes will be given by Henry Nagelberg.
Costs: Full participation for all 7 days, Sfr. 500.-, 5 days, Sfr. 400.-, 3 days, Sfr. 300. Individual lessons cost Sfr. 60.-. In some cases, reductions may be applied for.
IV. Film and concert in memory of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on November 13, 2009
The entire music world was deeply saddened by the passing of the great maestro, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, on June 18, 2009. His contribution to the music world was immeasurable and he will be missed by both Indian music lovers and his many students. The Ali Akbar College in Basel was so fortunate to benefit from his presence for over 20 years and now we are committed to carry on his great tradition of teaching.
The memorial evening will begin with the film “Ali Akbar Khan - Il Filo d’Oro” (the thread of gold), a documentary of the maesto produced by Werner Weick from the Swiss Italian television network. Much of the footage of the film was shot in Basel and it gives a wonderful impression of Khansahib’s musical vision and soul. The film will be followed by an intermission with Indian snacks and then a recital by Ken Zuckerman and Swapan Chaudhuri.
Please contact the College with any questions about the seminar.
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