SAINA ZAMANIAN: EXPLORING DASTGĀH – THE PERSIAN MODAL MUSIC SYSTEM
Jun 26,2026

SAINA ZAMANIAN: EXPLORING DASTGĀH – THE PERSIAN MODAL MUSIC SYSTEM

Categories: seminars-2026

This seminar offers an introduction to Dastgāh, the modal system of Persian classical music. Through ...

MARTHA MAVROIDI: NEW SONGS IN MODAL MUSIC – ORCHESTRATION AND COMPOSITION
Jun 26,2026

MARTHA MAVROIDI: NEW SONGS IN MODAL MUSIC – ORCHESTRATION AND COMPOSITION

Categories: seminars-2026

This workshop will explore ways of orchestrating and composing in modal music. Focusing on melodic ...

GIGI OLIVA: POLYPHONIC SINGING: FROM THE ORAL TRADITION OF SARDINIA
Jun 26,2026

GIGI OLIVA: POLYPHONIC SINGING: FROM THE ORAL TRADITION OF SARDINIA

Categories: seminars-2026

Thanks in part to its island geography, Sardinia has preserved a rich heritage of orally ...

KHALED AL-HAFEZ: ARABIC MUSIC & SINGING
Jun 26,2026

KHALED AL-HAFEZ: ARABIC MUSIC & SINGING

Categories: seminars-2026

 In this seminar, we will focus on classical Arabic singing and some maqams (melodic modes) ...

PERIKLIS PAPAPETROPOULOS: MUSIC GROUP: LAVTA & MUSICS FROM TURKEY & GREECE
Jun 26,2026

PERIKLIS PAPAPETROPOULOS: MUSIC GROUP: LAVTA & MUSICS FROM TURKEY & GREECE

Categories: seminars-2026

The lavta,  also known in Greek as politiko laouto,  is a plucked string instrument deeply ...

Ahmad Al Khatib: Practice & Theory of Arabic Music
Dec 10,2025

Ahmad Al Khatib: Practice & Theory of Arabic Music

Categories: Past seminars

This workshop offers an in-depth look at the musical structures and stylistic nuances that shape ...

Miriam Encinas Laffitte: Percussion, Musicality & Traditional Rhythms
Dec 10,2025

Miriam Encinas Laffitte: Percussion, Musicality & Traditional Rhythms

Categories: Past seminars

In this workshop, we will delve into the world of rhythm by exploring the concepts ...

Evgenios Voulgaris: Modal language of the Eastern Mediterranean region
Dec 10,2025

Evgenios Voulgaris: Modal language of the Eastern Mediterranean region

Categories: Past seminars

The workshop is open to all instruments. We will explore the principles and practice of ...

Avgerini Gatsi: Greek Singing & Dancing
Dec 10,2025

Avgerini Gatsi: Greek Singing & Dancing

Categories: Past seminars

Avgerini Gatsi returns this year to lead her seminar on Greek singing, once again incorporating ...

Teresa Melo Campos: Portuguese Polyphonic Singing
Dec 07,2024

Teresa Melo Campos: Portuguese Polyphonic Singing

Categories: Past seminars

In Portugal, especially in the center and north of the country, there exists an ancient ...

Houshmand Ebadi: Ney & Improvisation in Iranian Music
Dec 07,2024

Houshmand Ebadi: Ney & Improvisation in Iranian Music

Categories: Past seminars

This workshop will delve into the rich history, techniques, and modes of Iranian music, with ...

Murat Aydemir: Turkish Makam – Theory & Practice
Dec 07,2024

Murat Aydemir: Turkish Makam – Theory & Practice

Categories: Past seminars

In this seminar, Murat Aydemir will explore the theoretical foundations of Turkish Makam, shedding light ...

Mayu Shviro: Modal Music for bowed instruments
Dec 07,2024

Mayu Shviro: Modal Music for bowed instruments

Categories: Past seminars

The Cello is an enchanting instrument, mostly known for its classical background and music composed ...

Ross Daly: An Introduction to Contemporary Modal Composers
Dec 07,2024

Ross Daly: An Introduction to Contemporary Modal Composers

Categories: Past seminars

Many people consider “traditional” music to be primarily a reflection of the creative activity of ...

Khaled Al-Hafez: Arabic Music & Singing
Dec 07,2024

Khaled Al-Hafez: Arabic Music & Singing

Categories: Past seminars

In this seminar, we will focus on classical Arabic singing and some maqams (melodic modes) ...