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Have you always been curious about overtone singing and throat singing? During this special 2-day workshop, you will explore the techniques behind these remarkable vocal arts in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere, guided by Baatarsuren Chadraabal and Rowan Hartsuiker.
Baatarsuren is a respected Mongolian throat singer, multi-instrumentalist, and instrument maker from Khovd in Western Mongolia. He works both as a musician and craftsman at the theatre of Khovd and shares his knowledge with great passion and dedication.
We warmly welcome you to make music together, learn, and discover your voice in a completely new way — while immersing yourself in the richness of Mongolian culture.
Curious what such a weekend looks like? Read our blog post: “Experience the Magic of Throat Singing & Overtones During a Weekend Workshop.”
On Saturday, we welcome you at 13:00 with a cup of traditional Mongolian milk tea. Around 14:00, the first workshop begins, where you will discover the foundations of overtone singing and throat singing. After a delicious Mongolian dinner, the second workshop takes place in the evening. Afterwards, there is time to relax, make music together, or — if the weather allows — enjoy a cozy campfire outside.
On Sunday morning, we begin with a traditional Mongolian breakfast, followed by a walk across the beautiful estate of our neighbors. Afterwards, the third workshop takes place, with special attention given to the Tsuur — a traditional Mongolian flute — which you will even be able to take home afterwards. (Handmade by Baatarsuren.)
After lunch, we conclude the afternoon with a final workshop session where everything learned throughout the weekend comes together and deepens further.
A weekend filled with music, culture, inspiration, and connection.
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.
