Intermediate Course
In the intermediate level, students learn more complex Dastgah structures, as well as advanced vocal techniques and ornamentations that bring more depth to their performances.
Music in Essen
The city of Essen has been the birthplace of various musicians, singers, and bands, some of the most important of which are:Gerd Albrecht (conductor),Peter Anders (Opera Leader),Peter Barez (pianist),Thomas Bimmel (composer, violinist and musicologist),Frank Blackfire (guitarist),Thomas Burchert (Singer and Composer),Maria Friesenhausen (soprano),Thomas Gabriel (Composer),Vasily Grassimes (musician and composer)