KLASIČNI ARTAČ: With Cello and Humour to the Classics

Tilen Artača grandmaster of transformation and imitation, and above all an academically trained musician, enters a field that has not yet suffered his intervention with his concert tour Klasični Artač (Classic Artač). In a special evening event, Klasični Artač, the versatile artist will be presented with the ultimate challenge - in front of an orchestra. With cello and conductor's baton, he will invite the audience to take a walk through the evergreen repertoire of the eternal classics, while the Slovenian Youth Orchestra will enrich the evening with virtuosity and musical perfection.   

  "I am very much looking forward to performing with the Slovenian Youth Orchestra. I am at home in classical music, as I have been involved in it since I was very young," said Tilen Artač, adding that concerts of this kind should be offered to audiences more often. So, expect classics such as the perennial New Year's Eve hit Radetzky March, A Little Night Music, Nessun dorma and many others in the repertoire, alongside a comic journey through the musical range. With a smile on his face, he added, "Of course, I expect understanding and support from the orchestra. I hope that the young, talented musicians will not take me off the stage after a few rehearsals. I am aware that I will not be Riccardo Muti, I will be Riccardo Malmuti."   

 The orchestra will be led by our conductor and founder Živa Ploj Peršuh, who emphasised that the main aim is to create a relaxed and cohesive concert experience. "We are extremely happy that everyone is inspired by this collaboration, because artists - musicians, especially young musicians of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, also need to think about our audience and music as a moment that speaks to them, suggests to them, soothes them and excites them," she added.   

 The tour will start on 6 September at the Braslovče Cultural Centre and will continue in Laško, Lendava, Rogaška Slatina and Sežana. Tilen Artač and his 50-piece orchestra will also perform at the Slovenian Philharmonic, Maribor's Union Hall, Krško, Žalec and Velenje. 

 Tickets for all concerts on the tour are available for pre-sale at eventim.si