Welcome ceremony of the 7th Winter Festival

01/03/2024

On the last night of the Winter Festival we heard the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the direction of Živa Ploj Peršuh,...

Closing of the Winter Festival with the Slovenian Youth Orchestra

23/02/2024

For music enthusiasts, the Winter Festival over the past few days has been packed with concerts by top...

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

21/02/2024

We are happy to announce that we have sold out the closing concert of the 7th Ljubljana Winter Festival. Thank you for...

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

20/02/2024

They thought they would stay for maybe two months, but they are slowly entering their third year...

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

20/02/2024

We are starting rehearsals and preparations for the much-awaited concert that will open the season of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra...

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

09/02/2024

This time, you have also given space to the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the direction of conductor and artistic director...

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

12/01/2024

Živa Ploj Peršuh is a musicologist and one of our most talented, renowned and versatile conductors. She is...

AUDITIONS OPEN FOR THE SLOVENIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA 2024

04/01/2024

Auditions for the Slovenian Youth Orchestra in the 2024 season are now open. The deadline for applications is 20....

Magical winter evenings in the company of world stars

03/01/2024

The Winter Festival will conclude with three masterpieces from the treasury of classical works performed by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra...

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

27/12/2023

As part of the Giving Happiness project, we spoke to a Slovenian conductor who says she...

Tevž Kupljenik among the recipients of the Young Hopes 2023 funding

18/12/2023

We are very pleased to announce that Tevž Kupljenik, a member of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, is one of the...

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

10/12/2023

We are very proud to present Tevž Kupljenik, an outstanding member of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra. Tevž is one of...

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

04/12/2023

We are pleased to announce that the promotional campaign for our concert "Music for the Future" has been...

SMO will close the 7th LJUBLJANA WINTER FESTIVAL

30/11/2023

Today's press conference of the Ljubljana Winter Festival, which took place in Križanke, was attended by conductor Živa...

THE MUSICAL ELEGANCE OF THE 7TH WINTER FESTIVAL

30/11/2023

Ljubljana, 30 November 2023 - The second month of 2024 will be from 18 to 23....

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

24/10/2023

Today, our chamber ensemble "Music for the Future" put the finishing touch on...

Launch of the 11th Slovenian Development Days

08/10/2023

The first day of the 11th Slovenian Development Days, which took place on 2 October 2023,...

Music offers hope for the future

04/10/2023

The official programme of the Music for the Future Film Festival opened today with a morning screening of...

An unforgettable evening at Križanke: Ute Lemper and SMO

15/09/2023

In August, Križanke was the venue for a musical treat that transcended time, borders and genres. Slovenian...

71. Ljubljana Festival is coming to an end

01/09/2023

Last year, the 70th Ljubljana Festival was closed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen. The Ljubljana Festival,...

1TP5Criticism Pompe: Crack in the voice

29/08/2023

UTE LEMPER 1TP5Criticism Pompe: Crack in the voiceGerman singer Ute Lemper became a global star in the second...

A cabaret master impresses

29/08/2023

Slovenians were enchanted by the German Ute Lemper, who made a name for herself on concert and theatre stages. The festival...

Songs of remembrance and reminder

25/08/2023

The singer's concert in Križanke, accompanied by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, was one of the highlights of the Ljubljana Festival. Wednesday's concert...

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

25/08/2023

Our Summer Orchestra Camp laid the foundations for young musicians and welcomed 97 talented individuals,...

Ute Lemper inspires young Slovenian musicians with Živa Ploj Peršuh

25/08/2023

This year's traditional concert of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, conducted by its founder and artistic director Živa Ploj Peršuh,...

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

22/08/2023

Last Wednesday saw the start of the summer orchestra camp organised by the Slovenian...

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

20/08/2023

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra's summer orchestra camp takes place in Ljubljana. The summer orchestra camp takes place in Ljubljana,...

Slovenian Youth Orchestra Summer Orchestra Camp

17/08/2023

The final concert will take place on 23 August at the Ljubljana Festival in Križanke, where...

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

11/08/2023

Ljubljana, 11.8.2023 - In the wake of the catastrophic floods that hit Slovenia, the Slovenian Youth...

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

09/06/2023

Živa Ploj Peršuh, ART BSA Artistic Director and Conductor, was a guest at the Re:Innovating...

KRKA d.d. supports the Music for the future project

26/05/2023

KRKA d.d., the Slovenian pharmaceutical company, has taken an important step in supporting the arts and humanitarian efforts...

SAVA Insurance Group supports the Music For The Future project

26/05/2023

SAVA Insurance Group donates funds to the Music for the Future / Music for...

Registration for the 2023 Summer Orchestra Camp is now open

26/05/2023

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra is organising the Summer Orchestra Camp (SOC) again this August, aimed at young...

Slovenian Youth Orchestra Summer Orchestra Camp

04/05/2023

This year, the POC will take place from 16 to 23 August at the St Stanislav Institute. The Summer Orchestra Camp...

SMO at the 6th Ljubljana Winter Festival

10/03/2023

As part of the 6th Ljubljana Winter Festival, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra performed on 1 March 2023 in...

TODAY ON RTV PREMIERE OF A NEW FILM BY DUŠAN MORAVEC ABOUT UKRAINIAN MUSICIANS

28/02/2023

In March last year, shortly after the start of the war in Ukraine, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra responded to the call of the Youth Symphony...

Slovenia in solidarity with Ukraine: special ceremony to mark the anniversary of the war

25/02/2023

To commemorate the start of the Ukrainian war, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr Nataša Pirc Musar,...

Documentary about young Ukrainian musicians

23/02/2023

In March last year, shortly after the start of the war in Ukraine, the Slovenian Youth Orchestra responded to the call of the Youth Symphony...

Slovenian Youth Orchestra auditions for the 2023 season

13/01/2023

We are open to students of conservatoires from Slovenia, students of the Academy of Music in Ljubljana and...

Auditions open for the Slovenian Youth Orchestra 2023

23/12/2022

Next year, the symphony orchestra will be open to students from conservatoires across Slovenia, students from the Academy of...

SMO becomes a full member of EFNYO

23/12/2022

The European Federation of National Youth Orchestras is an important driving force for symphonic music. It is a developing association...

WE BECAME A FULL MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRAS (EFNYO)

23/12/2022

The European Federation of National Youth Orchestras is an important driving force for symphonic music. It is a developing association...

Who among them?

17/12/2022

Živa Ploj Peršuh and Tomo Peršuh The couple who evacuated young people from Kiev in a quick...

Festive Christmas Concert by the Slovenian and British Parliamentary Choirs

15/12/2022

Festive Christmas Concert by the Slovenian and British Parliamentary Choirs Saturday, 17 December 2022, at 19:30...

We have a new family of 142 people

14/12/2022

Živa Ploj Peršuh and Tomo Peršuh are part of the Music for the future project...

WORLD STARS AT THE 6TH WINTER FESTIVAL

10/12/2022

Five concerts by world-renowned musicians Festival Ljubljana presents the 6th Winter Festival, which will...

THE GREATEST CHARM OF CONDUCTING IS THE AWARENESS OF ONE'S POWER IN THE MOMENT ITSELF AND ITS TRANSIENCE

02/12/2022

Živa Ploj Peršuh Conductor, Musicologist, Humanitarian The Greatest The greatest charm of conducting is the awareness of one's own power in The Moment Itself And Its Transience Živa Ploj Peršuh, who surprises time and again with her freshness, musical conviction, exceptional talent...

SMO will perform for the first time at the prestigious Ljubljana Winter Festival 

23/11/2022

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra is invited to join the company of top artists such as Rolando Villazon, Charles Dutoit...

Concert for Peace by the Cantabile Symphony Orchestra

05/11/2022

4 November 2022 "Faced with the horrors of war in Ukraine, the musicians of the Symphony Orchestra...

CONCERT FOR PEACE

29/10/2022

The Cantabile Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Music for the Future Foundation, invites you to a Concert for Peace...

Music for the future as an example of good practice

19/09/2022

  In six months, we have successfully evacuated 142 young musicians and their families, providing...

Saturday Music Evening

10/09/2022

Tonight we have selected a concert by the Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the baton of Živa Ploj Peršuh. We recorded this 25....

Opening of the Bled 2022 Strategic Forum

30/08/2022

Bled 2022 Strategic Forum "Rule of Power or Power of Rules?" took place on 29 and 30 August...

A propos: Culture for a full recovery; Slovenian Youth Orchestra with young Ukrainians and Kranj citizens at Križanke

26/08/2022

Živa Ploj Peršuh, Conductor and Programme Director: If we had to title Thursday's concert in...

Slovenian Youth Orchestra with the Krajnčan family received with a standing ovation at the end

26/08/2022

Concert of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra with members of the Krajnčan family last night at the Summer Theatre in Križanke with conductor Živa Ploj...

SLOVENIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA

25/08/2022

Križanke, Ljubljana, at 20.30 Slovenian Youth Orchestra, which includes young people between 12 and 22....

The Kranjčan family and the Slovenian Youth Orchestra with conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh at the Ljubljana Festival

25/08/2022

The Slovenian Youth Orchestra under the baton of Živa Ploj Peršuh will perform on the stage of Ljubljana's Križanke today. As part of the Ljubljana...

Young musicians with members of the Krajnčan family

24/08/2022

On Thursday, 25 August, at 20.30, young musicians will take to the stage of the Summer Theatre in Križanke...

Selected members are invited to join the LIO

15/08/2022

The International Orchestra Ljubljana has invited selected musicians of the Slovenian Youth Orchestra to participate in the...

From family conundrums to social issues

13/08/2022

For all generations A mix of music, film, dance and visual arts This year's festival also features...

Faces of war, kindness and the orchestra

17/07/2022

Pianist, conductor, humanitarian. Before the horrors of the war in Ukraine, Ziva Ploj Peršuh and her husband Tom...

Music connects musicians and destinies

03/07/2022

After the concert at the Liederhalle, the Stuttgart State Opera announced: 'Music connects. Since the beginning of the war...

For a better and brighter future through music

28/06/2022

For a better and brighter future through music Two concerts were held in May and June,...

Music for the future - a great success - touring Stuttgart

23/06/2022

The Liederhalle of the Stuttgart State Opera will host Slovenian and Ukrainian young musicians who are...

Charity Concert at SNG Maribor: mature, passionate youthful music-making

20/06/2022

The Great Hall of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor, which was not as full as expected, was the venue for an unforgettable charity...

Charity concert for young musicians from Ukraine

16/06/2022

On Saturday at 19.30, a charity concert will take place in the Grand Hall of the Slovene National Theatre Maribor, featuring young...

The ALARM concert brought together the seemingly incompatible

13/06/2022

Rapper Masayah, conductor Živa Ploj Peršuh, Music for the future Symphony Orchestra,...

An inspiring concert for climate change and in support of Ukraine

08/06/2022

The cold and rainy weather last night influenced many people not to go out after the...

Revolt in classical and rap: a charity concert of young musicians at Križanke

07/06/2022

Rap, hip hop, poetry and classical music. Today, on the stage of Ljubljana's Križanke...

ALARM / H2SO4 Concert for Climate and Social Justice in Križanke 

04/06/2022

The Ljubljana Festival and the Slovenian Youth Orchestra are organising a very special Concert for Climate and Social Justice,...

ALARM / H2SO4 Concert for Climate and Social Justice in Križanke 

01/06/2022

The concert will be a powerful address to the audience, beginning with a performance of a piece for string orchestra...

T-2 Life 2021 project

23/05/2022

T-2 and Slojenčki celebrate the end of the charity project at Ljubljana Castle In Ljubljana, 23 May 2022: T-2...

This is the reason why even a British media giant has paid tribute to the Slovenian

20/05/2022

The Slovenian conductor attracted the attention of the British BBC because of her rescue operation. Shortly after the start of the war in Ukraine...

The British BBC paid tribute to the Slovenian woman for her rescue efforts

20/05/2022

Talented musicians find refuge from the storm of war in Slovenia. The successful action of a Slovenian conductor...

Renowned violinist Gidon Kremer supports the Music for the future project

16/05/2022

Young musical talents from Ukraine and young musicians from the Slovenian Youth Orchestra, united in the Music...

United for a better future for all

12/05/2022

Ljubljana, 12 May 2022 - Young musicians from Ukraine and Slovenia gave a concert in...

Concert to help Ukraine

11/05/2022

MUSIC FOR THE FUTURE Concert to help Ukraine A charity concert by young musicians from Ukraine and Slovenia at Cankarjev dom...

Musicians from Ukraine and Slovenia at Cankarjev dom

09/05/2022

The day after tomorrow, the young musicians will perform a concert to raise money for their stay in Ljubljana and for UNICEF...

Young musicians of Ukraine - music means a lot to them in these difficult times

07/05/2022

As part of Arsana's spring concert series Classical Masters, on 22 April in the Ceremonial Hall of the...

Europe Week with Ukrainian musicians

06/05/2022

Europe Week with Ukrainian musicians The European Commission in Slovenia is launching Europe Week...

Young Ukrainian musicians to open Europe Week

05/05/2022

Ljubljana - Young Ukrainian musicians who are in Slovenia as part of the project called Music...

Concert with young Ukrainian musicians

05/05/2022

The fact that music is a universal language is proven by the many young musicians from...

Charity concerts by young Ukrainian musicians

04/05/2022

Young Ukrainian musicians came to Slovenia at the beginning of March with the...

Music for the Future

03/05/2022

"For them, music is the future, for us it's an opportunity to help the children of Ukraine." Short description of the campaign.

Živa Ploj Peršuh, conductor

02/05/2022

Živa Ploj Peršuh is a native of Maribor, who studied music in Mannheim, Germany,...

First symphony concert of the Music for the future project with soloist Gidon Kremer

02/05/2022

As part of the humanitarian and social project Music for the future, we are delighted to announce its first...

"Rebellion has become part of our national character through our national maturation"

27/04/2022

Medium: Stajerska.eu Authors: Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 Link: https://stajerska.eu/2022/04/27/upornistvo-je-skozi-nase-narodno-zorenje-postalo-del-narodnega-znacaja/ President of the Republic of Slovenia Borut Pahor today commemorated the...

Concert by young musicians from Ukraine for a better future for all

20/04/2022

Medium: Studentska-org.si Authors: Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 Link: https://www.studentska-org.si/koncert-mladih-glasbenikov-iz-ukrajine-za-boljso-prihodnost-vseh/ Children and young people from Ukraine, who are a safe haven...

"My body was telling me I had to play"

23/03/2022

Media. Authors. Date: 23 Mar 2022 Link: UKRAINIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA "My body was telling me...

Slovenian Youth Orchestra

19/03/2022

Medium: Rtvslo.si Authors: Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2022 Link: https://365.rtvslo.si/arhiv/krompir/174857650 Slovenian Youth Orchestra (rtvslo.si) Slovenian Youth Orchestra members Manca, Tanea, Jernej and...

Banish dark thoughts with music

16/03/2022

Medium: nedeljski dnevnik Authors. Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 Link: YOUNG MEMBERS OF A UKRAINIAN ORCHESTRA FIND HOPE IN SLOVENIA They chase away dark thoughts with music Despite the...

RTV SLO 11 MAR 2022

12/03/2022

RTV SLO 11. 3 .2022 , Rtv Slo Refugees from Ukraine in Slovenia

The Chronikler 10 Mar 2022

11/03/2022

The Chronikler 10. 3. 2022 , Boštjan Videmšek Orchestrating an escape from war-torn Ukraine

Young Ukrainian musicians defect to Ljubljana

10/03/2022

Medium: Rtvslo.si Authors. Date: 10 Mar 2022 Link: https://365.rtvslo.si/arhiv/svet-kulture/174855100 The war in Ukraine is causing the biggest refugee crisis...

Academic musicians of the Police Orchestra create a wonderful pre-Christmas atmosphere with a concert in the Gallus Hall

08/03/2022

Media: Policija.si Authors: Date. 2022 Link: https://www.policija.si/medijsko-sredisce/sporocila-za-javnost/sporocila-za-javnost-gpue/116555-akademski-glasbeniki-policijskega-orkestra-s-koncertom-v-gallusovi-dvorani-ustvarili-cudovito-predpraznicno-vzdusje Under the baton of conductor Nejc Bečan, the Police Orchestra...

Slovenian Youth Orchestra's response to the call for help from the Ukrainian Youth Symphony Orchestra

08/03/2022

The war of attrition and fighting in Ukraine has forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their...

Val 202 8/03/2022

08/03/2022

Val 202 8. 3. 2022 , Veronika Gnezda It's not about material, it's about inner strength

Dnevnik 8. 3. 2022

08/03/2022

Dnevnik 8. 3. 2022 , Tadeja Lukanc Young Ukrainian musicians arrive

Slovenian News 8. 3. 2022

08/03/2022

Slovenian News 8. 3. 2022 , Boštjan Videmšek, Tina Horvat Young musicians brought to safety: My...

RTVSLO 7. 3. 2022

08/03/2022

RTVSLO 7. 3. 2022 , RTVSLO MMC Young Ukrainian musicians find refuge in Ljubljana

Appeal for support for the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

08/03/2022

Medium: Si21.com Authors: Date: Tue 08 Mar 2022 Link: https://www.si21.com/Glasba/Poziv-za-pomoc-za-Mladinski-simfonicni-orkester-Ukrajine/ Hundreds of thousands of people are forced to...

N1 7. 3. 2022

08/03/2022

N1 7. 3. 2022 , I. M. N1 STUDIO: "Let's integrate them as young artists, not as...

She is grateful for Slovenian help, but just wants to know when she will go home again

08/03/2022

Medium. Authors. Date: 8 Mar 2022 Link: Miroslava Bundziak, violinist from Kiev "I was told...

Work photo story 7. 3. 2022

07/03/2022

Delo photo story 7. 3. 2022, Jure Eržen Evacuation of young musicians from Kiev to Ljubljana

Work 7. 3. 2022

07/03/2022

WORK 7. 3. 2022 , Boštjan Videmšek Grateful for Slovenian aid, but just wondering when...

PoP TV 7. 3. 2022

07/03/2022

POP TV 7. 3. 2022 , 24 hours 67 musicians from Ukraine in Ljubljana

95 young musicians from Ukraine on their way to Slovenia

07/03/2022

Medium. Authors: Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 Pozevaza: Call for help 95 young musicians on their way to Slovenia...

Almost 100 young Ukrainian musicians expected in Slovenia

06/03/2022

Media: Sloveniatimes.com Authors. Date: 6 March 2022 Link: https://sloveniatimes.com/almost-100-young-ukrainian-musicians-expected-in-slovenia/ Ljubljana - Ninety-five young Ukrainian musicians fleeing war...

STA 5 MAR 2022

05/03/2022

5.3.2022 , ARE Slovenian Youth Orchestra to help young musicians from Ukraine

Evening 5.3.2022

05/03/2021

EVENING 5.3.2022 , M.H. Slovenian Youth Orchestra organises evacuation of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine