Ali Akbar College of Music Switzerland
Studies in the classical music of North India
Ali Akbar College of Music Switzerland
Studies in the classical music of North India
Vocal Classes Vocal classes give a general introduction to the classical music of North India through singing. Compositions are learned in the most common ragas and students also learn the basic Talas (rhythmic cycles). Aspects of theory and history are also taught and students become familiar with the major styles and forms of Indian music (dhrupad, khyal, thumri, tarana, etc.). Vocal classes presently take place on Monday from 19.10 – 20.20.
Read moreSince its founding in 1985, the Ali Akbar College of Music in Basel, Switzerland, has become one of Europe’s most important centers for the study of the classical music of North India. Its activities include seminars, master classes, private and group instruction and public recitals. In November 2010 the College celebrated its 25th Anniversary with intensive and introductory seminars and a Gala concert. We are so grateful for the wonderful gift of music that our founder, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, brought to us and we remain dedicated to continue spreading this great tradition in the years to come.
Read moreKen Zuckerman Sarod Swapan Chaudhuri Tabla Sonntag, 16. November 2008 Musik-Akademie Basel-Stadt 11.00 Uhr, Grosser Saal
Read moreSwapan Chaudhuri, Lakshmi Shankar und Ken Zuckerman mit Daniel Bradley und Henry Nagelberg Musik-Akademie der Stadt Basel, Schweiz 11. – 19. November 2006 Das 21. jährliche Seminar des Ali Akbar College umfasst folgende Lektionen:
Read moreVocal classes give a general introduction to the classical music of North India through singing. Compositions are learned in the most common ragas and students also learn the basic Talas (rhythmic cycles). Aspects of theory and history are also taught and students become familiar with the major styles and forms of Indian music (dhrupad, khyal, thumri, tarana, etc.). This introductory class is presented in cooperation with the “Studio für Musik der Kulturen – SMK” (Studio for musics of the world’s cultures), a department of the Music Academy, which also presents concerts and workshops of various music traditions from around the world. Vocal classes presently take place on Tuesday evenings from 19.00 to 20.30 and Thursday evenings from 18.30 to 20.00. To visit a class please send us an email or call the College at: 41 61 272 80 32 “Singing is the most important, because, while you play, you are […]
Read moreBorn in 1922 in East Bengal (Bangladesh), Ali Akbar Khan (Khansahib) began his studies in music at the age of three. He studied vocal music from his father and drums from his uncle,
Read moreAli Akbar College of Music – 21st Annual Seminar Swapan Chaudhuri & Ken Zuckerman with special guest Lakshmi Shankar Daniel Bradley & Henry Nagelberg Music Academy of Basel, Switzerland November 11- 19, 2006
Read morePandit Swapan Chaudhuri Born in 1947 in Calcutta, Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri received tabla training from early childhood. He was later trained in the Lucknow Gharana with Pandit Santosh Krishna Biswas and today is one of the best known tabla players of India. He is highly regarded both in solo performances as well as in accompanying some of India’s most distinguished musicians, including Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar. Swapan Chaudhuri is currently the Director of Percussion at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California, and also teaches during the annual seminars of the Ali Akbar College of Music in Basel, Switzerland. Website Ken Zuckerman Ken Zuckerman is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest sarod virtuosos performing today. He completed thirty-seven years of training under the rigorous discipline of India’s legendary sarod master Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, up to the maestro’s passing in June 2009. […]
Read moreInstrumental classes are conducted in both private and small groups and consist of both technical exercises and compositions in the main ragas and talas. At present, the instrumental classes take place by appointment. Please contact the College for more information: info@nullaliakbarcollege.org or tel. 41 61 272 80 32 These introductory classes are presented in cooperation with the “Studio für Musik der Kulturen – SMK” (Studio for musics of the world’s cultures), a department of the Music Academy which also presents concerts and workshops of music traditions from around the world.
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