On the eve of the Days of Poetry and Wine festival in Ptuj, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra performed under the stars at the renovated town market. We performed together with soloist, composer and Prekmurje singer-songwriter Ballader, renowned singer Jadranka Juras and rapper Emke.

The concert programme was rounded off with works by classical masters Shostakovich and Bizet. We wove into the concert programme the words of poets Stanka Hrastelj, Petra Kolmančič and Aleš Šteger, as well as Patrizia Cavalli and John Burnside. With this artistic opening, we have given a unique stamp to the new City Auditorium. With its attractive design, now confirmed, the renovated Market Hall is an excellent new concert venue, also suitable for symphony orchestras and classical music.

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra is also a proud ambassador of the Samo1planet initiative, which is part of the Care4Climate project, a consortium of prominent Slovenian institutions and ministries that aims to contribute to preserving the planet by raising awareness and changing our habits. Keeping the planet green and healthy is another priority for young people. They are proud to support it and spread it with their voice.

D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: I am still alive
D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: Perfect View
D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: Le bdi
D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: Carry me
G. and I. Gershwin, prir. M. Krečič: The Man I Love
D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: If
D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: Ragged Inn
Bizet: Suite Arlezanne, excerpt
Shostakovich: Waltz No. 2, Op. 99
Emkej, prir. M. Krečič: You know what you could do
Emkej and D. Bagola, witnesses. M. Krečič: Dabidabi
D. Bagola, prir. M. Krečič: The Golden Times
J. Robežnik, G. Strniša, doc. M. Krečič: Carousel
M. Ronson, prir. T. Kukovič: Uptown Funk

Slovenian National Youth Orchestra
Dominik Bagola - Balladero - vocal
Jadranka Juras - vocal
Emkej - vocal
Conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh
Slovenian National Youth Orchestra
Conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh