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NOTED MONGOLIAN MUSICIAN SETS PERFORMANCE IN UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Ulaanbaatar, /MONTSAME/. Ariunbold Mijiddorj, a virtuoso musician from Mongolia, assisted by pianist Lisa Rickard and members of the Wyoming Mongolian community, will give a free presentation Thursday, April 15 at the U.S. University of Wyoming Art Museum.
He will present Mongolian material items including clothing and the morin khuur, a distinctive and visually symbolic musical instrument.
"Morin Khuur is one of the masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity as identified by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)," says Rod Garnett, UW professor of music. "He will discuss the history and characteristics of the instrument, stories surrounding it, its role in Mongolian culture and history, and playing techniques."
This event is sponsored by the Wyoming Arts Council, the Wyoming HumanitiesCouncil, the UW Department of Music and the Laramie Mongolian community.
S. Batbayar
He will present Mongolian material items including clothing and the morin khuur, a distinctive and visually symbolic musical instrument.
"Morin Khuur is one of the masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity as identified by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)," says Rod Garnett, UW professor of music. "He will discuss the history and characteristics of the instrument, stories surrounding it, its role in Mongolian culture and history, and playing techniques."
This event is sponsored by the Wyoming Arts Council, the Wyoming HumanitiesCouncil, the UW Department of Music and the Laramie Mongolian community.
S. Batbayar
