The Event

On 23 February 2024, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the baton of Živa Ploj Peršuh, performed at the Slovenian Philharmonic their first concert of the season 2024closing concert of the 7th Winter Festival of Festival Ljubljana.

Performing on stage with the orchestra was soloist, Rok Zaletel Černoš.

Rok is the first Slovenian violinist to participate in the prestigious P.I. Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition in Moscow. He is currently continuing his master's studies under the mentorship of Prof. Meljnikov and completing his studies at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts, for which he is receiving a scholarship from the Municipality of Ljubljana.

The orchestra also included young Ukrainian musicians from the Music for the Future project, which is continuously supported by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra.

Programme

J. Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn in B-flat major, op. 56a
H. Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No 1 in F-sharp minor, op. 14
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No 3 in E-flat major, op. 55, "Eroica"

Performing Artists

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra
Soloist: Rok Zaletel Černoš
Conductor: Živa Ploj Peršuh