BC Manjunath
Konnakol and the high art of rhythm
4 day masterclass with BC Manjunath, April 22-25
BC Manjunath is regarded as one of the most influential contemporary percussionists, who has popularized Konnakol in the West and transferred the rhythmic concepts of carnatic music into global contexts. Konnakol is the South Indian art of vocalizing rhythmic syllables to represent complex patterns. This vocal system functions both as a pedagogical tool for learning intricate rhythms and as a performance practice, allowing musicians to conceptualize, improvise, and communicate rhythmic ideas with clarity and speed.
In this four day course participants learn to vocalize konnakol syllables, recognize and analyse complex rhythmic patterns and to apply them to their own musical practice. Mornings will be dedicated to konnakol practice and afternoons to workshops settings, focusing on three areas: instrumental/vocal performance, composition and pedagogy.
The course is offered in cooperation with the HSLU. The first two course days take place in Zurich, and the last two at the HSLU in Lucerne. The course language is English.
The Mehrspur Bar opens at 11:30. Entry through ZhdK.