Athens, Greece - 12 & 13 December 2009

Museum of Traditional Instruments
Diogenous 1-3, Plateia Aeridon,
Plaka, Athens, Greece 10556

Στα Ελληνικά: http://www.instruments-museum.gr/details2.php?lang=1&wh=8&thepid=428&page=1

cost: 60 euros includes workshop and Carpet Concert

~ Become synchronized with the therapeutic roots of rhythm and discover unique self-expression and confidence

~ No previous experience required, for all levels from beginners to professionals

In this workshop we will learn:

Please bring with you:

~ A variety of Frame Drums will be available at the workshop for use and purchase. ~ Rowan is pleased to offer her signature Frame Drum, the Rowan Storm Dayereh by Cooperman Drum Company, available with a special discount at the workshop. http://www.cooperman.com/coopermanaiseries.php

Saturday 12 December 11 am - 2 pm ~ workshop
Sunday 13 December 11 am - 2 pm ~ workshop
Sunday 13 December 6:30 pm ~ Carpet Concert

CARPET CONCERT ~ Informal Community Music Gathering
~ in a traditional environment
~ leave your shoes and cares at the door and come to rest on a carpet (chairs also available)

10 euros for family and friends not attending workshop

Vasilis Papanikolaou ~ oud
Rowan Storm ~ Frame Drums and voice
Workshop Students ~ Frame Drums and voice
~ all are encouraged to join together with singing in a community spirit!

Museum of Traditional Instruments
Diogenous 1-3, Plateia Aeridon,
Plaka, Athens, Greece 10556

For registration and more info:
Τel & Fax: 210-3250198, 210-3254119, 210-3254129
http://www.instruments-museum.gr
info@instruments-museum.gr
melmoke@otenet.gr

Vasilis Papanikolaou was born in Arta, Greece in 1968. In parallel with his career as a musician, Vasilis is also a highly acclaimed painter who has shown his work in four exclusive gallery exhibits as well as many group shows. Vasilis is the recipient of many international awards for his paintings. With a recently released solo CD, Vasilis performs with musicians in Greece as well as in other countries. Vasilis lives and works in Athens.

Ο Βασίλης Παπανικολάου γεννήθηκε το 1968 στην Άρτα. Παράλληλα με τη δραστηριότητά του ως μουσικός, δραστηριοποιείται ενεργά στο χώρο των εικαστικών τεχνών, έχοντας στο ενεργητικό του 4 ατομικές εκθέσεις, καθώς και πλήθος ομαδικών. Με ένα προσωπικό δίσκο στο ενεργητικό του, έχει συνεργαστεί με μουσικούς από την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Ζεί και εργάζεται στην Άθηνα.

Rowan Storm is recognized internationally for her command of traditional Middle Eastern percussion instruments, Frame Drum workshops and Carpet Concerts, and singing in several languages. Rowan has been living in Greece since 1993, where she is a leader in the contemporary movement to embrace shared Oriental heritage. Her performance venues include New York City’s Lincoln Center, celebrated venues throughout Europe, ancient amphitheaters of Greece and Cyprus, Istanbul’s Reshid Rey Concert Hall, as well as universities, museums and concert halls throughout the world.

Rowan has been living in Greece since 1993, where she is a leader in the contemporary movement to embrace shared Oriental heritage. Her performance venues include New York City’s Lincoln Center, celebrated venues throughout Europe, ancient amphitheaters of Greece and Cyprus, Istanbul’s Reshid Rey Concert Hall, as well as countless carpet concerts throughout the world. http://www.rowanstorm.com / http://www.iran-rowanstorm.blogspot.com.

*The Rowan Storm Dayereh is an updated version of the traditional Iranian frame drum, now featured in the Artist Innovation Series by Cooperman Drum Company, http://www.cooperman.com/coopermanaiseries.php.