Giorgis Manolakis | Cretan Laouto

Type of seminar: Open – Instrument Centered (Cretan Laouto)

Level of participants: Intermediate

Reading sheets: Not necessary

Giorgis Manolakis is one of the foremost virtuosi of the Laouto. Ηe is a particularly innovative and highly accomplished musician who, in recent years has deeply impressed the world of Cretan music with his unique approach to the which, on the one hand, adheres stringently to traditional sound aesthetics and, on the other, introduces many new techniques and musical concepts which result from his rich experience and open-minded approach to a broad range of musical traditions from other regions of the world.

The seminar will focus on: 

Part Α: tunings, improvisations and contemporary compositions of Cretan Laouto

Part Β: Music of Crete, accompaniment, techniques, and exercises for Cretan Laouto 

Timetables:

*Program of the Concerts "Music Pathways in the Labyrinth"

Giorgis Manolakis | CV & Contact info