Forgotten Fiddles
with Medusa
Saturday, July 25
10:30am - 11:30am
West Charleston Library
Conference RoomThis workshop provides an in-depth perspective on the Plock fidel, the Suka, and the Nyckelharpa
Saskia and Marta (of Medusa) will take students on a historical journey of their unique instruments, giving further insight into how their instruments were resurrected from near-extinction, how they sound the way they do, and what kinds of music they traditionally play. This is an opportunity for music enthusiasts of all ages to learn about some of the rarest instruments in the world. Depending on the size and age of the group, participants will also be invited to try the instruments themselves.
Free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call 702.507.3424.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
West Charleston Library
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Originally operating out of a storefront on Brush Street, the West Charleston Library opened in its current location in January 1993. This 38,900-square-foot building is located on the northeast corner of the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston Campus. This location, which features a Digital Memory Preservation Lab, serves its student population and residents with over 67,000 volumes and features a 276-seat lecture hall.
