Crossroads / Meeting Point
In the summer, Ljubljana turns into a crossroads and a meeting point for many travellers and tourists. Various musical influences from all over the world will be crossing and meeting through the performances of musicians from six countries in Tivoli Park, in front of MGLC, on Tuesday nights. Admission free!
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Duo Ponte
Singer Alja Petric and guitarist Damjan Stanišić were joined into a duet through their research into the musical traditions of the diverse cultures around the world. The roots of the Duo Ponte ensemble date back to 2014, when the two musicians put their ideas together and presented their collaboration at their first concerts. Since then, they have been actively performing on numerous Slovenian and foreign stages, creating a unique artistic expression with their distinct original arrangements.
Because of their fondness of poetry, it came as no coincidence that the two musicians stepped together with the poets Magdalena Svetina Terčon, Simona Solin and Albert Halász, who published the Vrvohodci [Tightrope Walkers] poetry collection in 2016. The chequered and colourful musical adaptations of the Duo Ponte ensemble complemented the poetry, imprinting it with their own unique seal. In September 2017, their composition Pomol [The Pier] was selected and presented as part of the Imamo novo glasbo [We’ve Got New Music] public call (MK, RTV Slovenia). The two artists presented the Vrvohodci album (December 2017) for the first time at the CD Club of Cankarjev Dom (March 2018) in collaboration with music guests and actress Milada Kalezić.
Supported by JSKD, the Korenina/Koreni [Root/Roots] CD was also produced in December 2017, which aims to preserve and promote the cultural identity of the members of the Serbian ethnic community in Slovenia. With this project, the musicians connect the Serbian and Slovenian culture through an invisible bridge, presenting audiences with music through a contemporary approach that resonates in a completely new context.
Co-production: Pinelina dnevna soba
Photo: Duo Ponte. Archive of the artist.
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In case of bad weather the concert will be held at the Caffe Bienale.
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A public guided tour of the Biennial will be held before the concert, starting at 18.30 at MGLC, in Slovene and English.
Both venues are open till 20.00 on Tuesdays.