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Baatarsuren (1978) is a master throat singer and instrument maker from Khovd, Western Mongolia. Renowned for his expertise in Mongolian instruments:L including the Ikel Khuur, Morin Khuur and Tovshuur as well as traditional drums and flutes.
During this retreat, you will build 3 traditional instruments from Western Mongolia:
Together, these instruments are considered jewels of Western Mongolian musical tradition.
This workshop takes place at the Altai Cultural Center, Groningen (Netherlands). For this workshop, we will use the workshop area of our farmhouse. Please bring some warm clothing, as the workshop area has limited heating and can be chilly, especially in the mornings and evenings.
Accommodation: 1 × Double bedroom (1 double bed), 2 × Shared bedrooms (2 single beds each), 1 × Yurt (2 single beds). Additional sleeping space, if needed: 1 × Office (sofa bed), 1 × Living room (box bed)
All prices always include:
Born in Chandman Sum, Khovd Province, Mongolia, Baatarsuren studied Mongolian throat singing and traditional music at the Music and Dance College in Ulaanbaatar. Over the years, he has performed with various ensembles and has grown into a respected musician, teacher, and talented instrument maker. He received several awards, including first prize in the solo category at the International Throat Singing Festival in Tuva in 2019 and second prize in 2017.
Rowan became fascinated by the music of Mongolia around 2006 at the age of seventeen. Soon after, he traveled to Mongolia to explore the country and its culture more deeply. Since then, Mongolian music and traditions have become an inseparable part of his daily life. In 2014, he married Saran, and together they have worked ever since on their shared dream: introducing Mongolian culture and music to Europe through Altai.
Saran grew up in the Mongolian countryside, surrounded by the traditions, rituals, and rich culture of the land. After moving to the Netherlands in 2002, she continued to stay deeply connected to her Mongolian roots. In 2014, she married Rowan, and together they have worked toward their shared dream of introducing Mongolian culture and hospitality in Europe through Altai.
