Kevin Le Pennec, from Brittany, is a graduate of the Pont Supérieur of Rennes. A musician in several groups (Bisiad, La Mézanj, Les Irlandais de Bretagne), he released his first solo album “À distance” in 2023. His modern harp playing, influenced by the traditional Breton repertoire, blends with his powerful voice and lyrics inspired by Francophone oral traditions. He was the winner of the Trophée Camac in 2019 and the World Harp Competition in 2024.
4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 9.00am-10.30am TUTOR: Kevin Le Pennec LEVEL: Intermediate (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E: Teaching will be by ear. Delve into the delightful dance music of Brittany. Kevin will use song and dance to help to teach the rhythms and melodies of Breton …
Kevin will introduce you to the steps of several Breton dances, accompanied by songs in French. No instruments are required, just your feet and your voices!
4 DAY COURSE: Sat / Sun / Mon / Tue 1.00pm-2.30pm TUTOR: Kevin Le Pennec LEVEL: Mixed Ability (see brochure p23 for explanation) TEACHING METHOD - E: Teaching will be by ear This course offers the chance to explore different techniques for accompanying songs. Kevin, an experienced singer and accompanist, will teach two-hand coordination, rhythmic …
TĀLA TARANG Tāla Tarang, meaning “rhythm waves”, is the musical union of Indian tabla and western harp, with Mendi Singh’s powerful tabla grooves and Eleanor Turner’s hypnotic harp playing weaving …
A great opportunity to sing traditional High-Brittany songs, in French, together! Lyrics will be handed out during the workshop to make learning easier, so bring your recording equipment and join Kevin in this convivial musical experience.
