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Welcome ceremony of the 7th Winter Festival

On the last evening of the Winter Festival we heard the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the direction of Živa Ploj Peršuh, with violinist Rok Zaletel Černoš as soloist. The highlight of the evening was the solo violin performance by Rok Zaletel Černoš, who proved his technical and

Closing of the Winter Festival with the Slovenian Youth Orchestra

For music enthusiasts, the Winter Festival over the past few days has been packed with concerts by top musicians. The festival will conclude today at the Slovenian Philharmonic at 19.30 with a concert by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the baton of conductor and artistic director Živa Ploj Peršuh. Performed by

SOLD OUT: Rok Zaletel Černoš & Živa Ploj Peršuh & Slovenian Youth Orchestra

We are happy to announce that we have sold out the closing concert of the 7th Ljubljana Winter Festival. Thank you for your incredible support and interest in the Slovenian Youth Orchestra and soloist Rok Zaletel Černoš. Your enthusiasm for music and support for young talent gives us great

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Their first thought in the morning: how is it back home?

They thought they would stay for maybe two months, but they are slowly entering their third year in Slovenia. Marina Dolibec, Bohdana Kovtun, Nikita Bolshakov and Mihajlo Gorjainov are young musicians from Ukraine, whose arrival in Slovenia we followed on the

SMO 2024 season kicks off: the Slovenian Youth Orchestra will close the 7th Ljubljana Winter Festival

We are starting rehearsals and preparations for the much-awaited concert that will open the Slovenian Youth Orchestra's season 2024 and will also be the closing concert of the 7th Ljubljana Winter Festival. This year's orchestra line-up consists of talented young musicians studying both in Slovenia and abroad, united in a week of music-making.

Darko Brlek: You can never have too much quality cultural offer

This time, you have also given space to the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the leadership of conductor and artistic director Živa Ploj Peršuh. Why do you think this is so important? We have been working with the Slovenian Youth Orchestra and its conductor and artistic director Živa Ploj Peršuh.

Živa Ploj Peršuh: The profession of a conductor is such that one has to prove oneself again and again

Živa Ploj Peršuh is a musicologist and one of our most talented, renowned and versatile conductors. She is the founder and artistic director of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra (SMO), with which she will perform at the 7th Ljubljana Winter Festival. The Slovenian Youth Orchestra is a project that involves young people

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AUDITIONS OPEN FOR THE SLOVENIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA 2024

Auditions for the Slovenian Youth Orchestra in season 2024 are now open. The deadline for applications is 20 January 2024. The Slovenian Youth Orchestra is open to musicians aged between 16 and 26 who are studying music in Slovenia, students of the Academy of Music in Ljubljana

Magical winter evenings in the company of world stars

The Winter Festival will conclude with three masterpieces from the treasury of classical works performed by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the baton of Živa Ploj Peršuh. The evening will open with Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, which was written as an ode to Joseph Haydn and is the composer's

When the audience is in a trance: "That's when they experience a sense of catharsis"

As part of the Give Happiness project, we spoke to a Slovenian conductor who says that despite the demands of her job, it makes her happy. The Slovenian Youth Orchestra, under the baton of the conductor, will perform at the 7th Winter Festival organised by the Ljubljana Festival.

Tevž Kupljenik among the recipients of the Young Hopes 2023 funding

We are very pleased to announce that Tevž Kupljenik, a member of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, is one of the selected recipients of financial support in the 11th Young Hopes 2023 call for applications organised by the Triglav Insurance Company. Tevž's musical journey, marked by dedication and exceptional talent, reflects the values of hard

Tevž Kupljenik, our SMO-member is a finalist of the Young Hopes 2023

We are very proud to present Tevž Kupljenik, an outstanding member of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra. Tevž is one of the 20 finalists competing for a scholarship in the Young Hopes 2023 project, organised by Zavarovalnica Triglav. His passion and immense dedication to music have made him

Prestigious ADC*E Award for the MUSIC FOR THE FUTURE campaign

We are pleased to announce that the promotional campaign for our concert "Music for the Future" has been prepared by Luna TBWA agency and with this work we are the only Slovenian agency to win the prestigious ADCE - Art Directors Club of Europe (ADC*E) award. "We shot the ads

SMO will close the 7th LJUBLJANA WINTER FESTIVAL

Today's press conference of the Ljubljana Winter Festival, held at Križanke, was attended by conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh, violinist Rok Zaletel Černoš, Klemen Hvala and, of course, festival director Darko Brlek. The discussion focused on the upcoming concert of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, which

THE MUSICAL ELEGANCE OF THE 7TH WINTER FESTIVAL

Ljubljana, 30 November 2023 - The second month of 2024 will be enlivened by the 7th Ljubljana Winter Festival, organised by Festival Ljubljana, from 18 to 23 November. Six unforgettable concerts at the Cankarjev dom and the Slovenian Philharmonic will be presented to the audience by the top

"Music for the Future" shines at the opening of the 12th EUSDR Forum

Today, our chamber ensemble "Music for the Future" marked the opening of the 12th EU Strategy Forum for the Danube Region (EUSDR). The event focused on the symbiosis of the talents of young Ukrainian musicians who, through the project "Music for

Launch of the 11th Slovenian Development Days

The first day of the 11th Slovenian Development Days, which took place on 2 October 2023 and was organised by the SLOGA Platform together with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Slovenian Caritas, was very well attended. 120 participants were counted. [...] This was followed by

Music offers hope for the future

The official programme of the Portorož Film Festival started today with the morning screening of Music for the Future. Idrija's Monika Rijavec and Dušan Moravec played key roles in the making of this documentary. Music for the Future was produced by RTV Slovenia.

An unforgettable evening at Križanke: Ute Lemper and SMO

In August, Križanke was the venue for a musical treat that transcended time, borders and genres. The Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the baton of conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh joined forces with the spectacular Ute Lemper. The evening brought together classical, chanson and contemporary music, enchanting and

71. Ljubljana Festival is coming to an end

Last year, the 70th Ljubljana Festival was closed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen. [...] The Ljubljana Festival, which is catching its last breaths this year, has visibly stepped up a gear in the last phase of its 71st edition. In the past few days, the stage of the Križanke, Križevniška

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UTE LEMPER #kritika Pompe: Crack in the voiceGerman singer Ute Lemper became a global star in the second half of the 1980s and the first half of the 1990s. I became aware of her then, especially because agents soon realised that it was possible to market

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A cabaret master impresses

Slovenians were enchanted by the German Ute Lemper, who made a name for herself on concert and theatre stages. In the past few days, the Ljubljana Festival hosted the renowned Ute Lemper, a versatile German artist who has made a name for herself on concert and theatre stages and in various

Songs of remembrance and reminder

The singer's concert in Križanke, accompanied by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, was one of the highlights of the Ljubljana Festival. Wednesday's concert by German singer, actress and composer Uta Lemper, who lives in New York, in the Križanke Summer Theatre, accompanied by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra and conducted by Živa Ploj Peršuh,

End of the Summer Orchestra Camp with Ute Lemper - an unforgettable concert

Our Summer Orchestra Camp laid the foundations for young musicians and welcomed 97 talented individuals aged 12 to 22. Thanks to the generous support of Krka d.d. and Sava Re, d.d., young Slovenian musicians were able to join the camp free of charge.

Ute Lemper inspires young Slovenian musicians with Živa Ploj Peršuh

This year's traditional concert of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the conductorship of its founder and artistic director Živa Ploj Peršuh took place at the 71st Slovenian Youth Orchestra Festival in Prague. Ljubljana Festival filled the Križanke Summer Theatre. The orchestra was joined by the famous German singer Ute Lemper as a guest, and many people were seen in the auditorium.

Summer Orchestra Camp, bringing young musicians together in a large symphony orchestra

Last Wednesday marked the start of the summer orchestra camp organised by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the direction of conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh. This year, 96 young musicians aged 12 to 22 from all over Slovenia took part,

Around 100 musicians from all over Slovenia are presenting their works in Ljubljana

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra's summer orchestra camp takes place in Ljubljana. The summer orchestra camp organised by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra with conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh takes place in Ljubljana. During the week, young musicians will study music from Berlin to Broadway. The final concert will take place on 23.

Slovenian Youth Orchestra Summer Orchestra Camp

The final concert will take place on 23 August at the Ljubljana Festival in Križanke, where they will be joined by German singer Ute Lemper as soloist. Two years ago, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra performed with Katalena at the Ljubljana Festival. The Ljubljana Summer

Slovenian Youth Orchestra gives young musicians from flood-affected areas free participation in Orchestra Camp 2023

Ljubljana, 11.8.2023 - In the face of the catastrophic floods that hit Slovenia, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra has decided to host 10 young musicians aged between 12 and 22, whose families have been affected by the recent storm, free of charge. We invite the young people to join us

Živa Ploj Peršuh - guest of the Re:Innovating Mobility Business Conference

Živa Ploj Peršuh, Artistic Director of ART BSA and conductor, was a guest at the Re:Innovating Mobility business conference, organised by the Delo newspaper at the end of the months-long Mobility 2023 campaign. The guests were welcomed by the Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matjaž

SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMP

14 to 21 August 2024

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra's (SMO) summer orchestra camp is an exciting opportunity to socialise and create in music, to be inspired by the art of music and the arts in general, to weave bonds of friendship and an environment for progression. In just over a week, a large group of talented young musicians will form a large symphony orchestra. The days of the camp are filled with socialising and creative and inspiring workshops, while we work to professional standards in such an ensemble and strive for high goals, to record the programme excellently and to perform on the most renowned stages in Slovenia.

Participants take part in an intensive music programme with sectional rehearsals, group rehearsals, chamber music, orchestral rehearsals and, of course, rehearsals with soloists. The rehearsals are conducted by renowned musicians and former participants of our international activities.

During the camp, the young musicians also take part in various artistic workshops, such as for better concentration, for a relaxed and confident performance, for free expression and body control, for a strong presence and self-confidence, music workshops on the basics of improvisation, art workshops to stimulate creativity. They are organised in cooperation with various institutions and are all supervised by pedagogues, animators and professional staff.

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STATEMENTS BY PARTICIPANTS OF SUMMER ORCHESTRA CAMPS

We are proud of our work and want you to know what our participants think.

Dear Sir or Madam, As a mother of a participant, I would like to thank you for the excellent organisation and execution of the PQF and the final performance at the FL. We enjoyed every minute of it. How you managed to teach the youth so much in such a short time is almost unbelievable. Every honour to you! The children never came home so happy and excited, even though they have attended quite a few summer schools. He was enthusiastic about everything. He has never had a conductor so good and so kind. Thank you! Thank you also for taking us despite the fact that we missed all the application deadlines. We were not expecting a saxophone in the orchestra and we were very excited to hear that you are accepting them. We hope to do it again next year. ?
I wish you all the best and continued success. He who can, can. Greetings,

Špela Zupanc

Mother of a musician

Bravo SMO (Slovenian Youth Orchestra) and bravo to the organisers! Congratulations for a great camp. Eva came home full of positive energy and good impressions, and the rest of the family enjoyed two great concerts that will stay in our memories.
Yours sincerely.

Jurij Pahor

Father of a musician

Živa and the whole team, it is hard to put into words our gratitude for all the knowledge, experiences and personal growth you have imparted to our children during these 11 selfless days.
Your concert in Ljubljana certainly didn't leave even the most demanding listener indifferent. Everyone on stage reflected a youthful energy that was fused into an unforgettable musical experience. Thank you for leaving an indelible mark on the young musicians and on our listeners! Best regards.

Neža Urankar

Concert-goer

Hello, first of all congratulations on yesterday's concert. It was really fantastic. I would like to thank you all for a whole week of wonderful experiences, new knowledge and new acquaintances, taking care of our children and organising everything so well. Yesterday's concert will be an unforgettable memory for both the orchestra players and us parents. Eva enjoyed it immensely and I believe, if given the chance, she will join your orchestra again.
Thank you again for everything and best regards.

Klara Bošnjak

Mother of a musician

Thank you all for your trust and for the experience, which was inspiring not only for the young people, but also for us, a little less young. ? I have regained my motivation and my confidence that the world has not gone completely to hell yet. With such golden young people and all of you holding it together, life is much more bearable and I can see the future again.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I needed this. ?❤️
Have a nice day.

Jadranka Juras

Musician

Thank you, to each and every one of you, for making our evening with our musicians a wonderful, unforgettable, special one. .... And to quote Tilno, unforgettable, great, experienced a lot of new things, met new people, friends... I can't wait to see you again.
Greetings from the Karst and take care.

Tea

Mother of a musician

We are sitting at the airport and collecting impressions of the past days... Gal is always telling stories about his friends from Ljubljana, what you saw, where you were, what it was like, singing "Reka"...
Once again, a big thank you to the team who worked so hard with our children that they, or certainly we, will be grateful for these wonderful insights.
You are great! Thank you.

Mario and Simona Šilec

Parents of a musician

Dear Sir or Madam,
Congratulations to all the participants for a wonderful project! You have created an unforgettable experience for the children and an unforgettable evening for all parents and attendees!
Thank you for your efforts and we wish you a successful future!

Greetings!

Leskovar family

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CREATING TOGETHER WITH PARTNERS

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Špela Zupanc

Jurij Pahor

Neža Urankar

Klara Bošnjak

Jadranka Juras

Tea

Mario and Simona Šilec

Leskovar family

SMO at the Ljubljana Winter Festival @ Slovenian Philharmonic

SMO and Ute Lemper @ Ljubljana Festival Križanke

Summer Orchestra Camp 2023

SMO at the Ljubljana Winter Festival @ Cankarjev dom

Music for the Future @ BLED STRATEGIC FORUM 2022

SMO and Krajnčan Family @ Ljubljana Festival Križanke

Summer Orchestra Camp 2022

Symphonic Concert Music for the future @ Liederhalle Stuttgart

Symphonic Concert Music for the future @ SNG Maribor

ALARM / H2SO4 - Concert for Social and Climate Justice

SYMPHONY CONCERT Music for the future and GIDON KREMER @ Cankarjev dom

The (Uncertain) Four Seasons