The festival is simply the best place to learn about morin khuur in the USA. It is all about morin khuur and includes:
Professional ConcertThe festival concert showcases performances by professional morin khuur artists from all over the world, including Mongolia, North America, and Europe. The program includes traditional and contemporary compositions for the morin khuur, performed by some of the greatest players active in the world today. This event offers audience members an opportunity to hear the instrument at its finest and most refined level.
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Amateur Morin Khuur Players' ContestThis is an exciting opportunity for intermediate and advanced students of the morin khuur! The contest is conducted in three rounds: the first is online and the second and third rounds are held onsite at the festival. Please see the directions for more details on how to submit an entry into the contest, including the required repertoire for each of the rounds. This is an ideal space for morin khuur amateurs to elevate their playing skills and to take their performing experience up to the next level!
Master ClassIn the morin khuur master class, professionals share their knowledge about instrumental technique and musical interpretation with students and audience members. This is a rare chance to learn musical secrets from the world’s best fiddle teachers at no cost and in person! Whether you can play morin khuur or not, you'll definitely learn something. All are welcome to attend as a viewer or participant, regardless of prior experience.
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Scholarly PresentationThis portion of the festival involves academic presentations on topics related to the morin khuur and fiddle culture in Mongolia. Scholarly presentations are organized into panels with roughly twenty minutes per presentation and breaks in between each panel. This symposium-like venue offers scholars a chance to share their latest research results with one another. All are welcome to attend. Those who seek to be included as a presenter should prepare an abstract and follow the submission directions here on the website.
Panel DiscussionThe festival includes a panel discussion among scholars, performers, dignitaries, and festival attendees and is intended to stimulate conversation about the morin khuur and its past, present, and future. This lively event is conducted in an interview-like fashion and includes opportunities for audience questions and contributions to the discussion. All are welcome to attend.
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