A decade of winter musical elegance in the capital
The article announces the upcoming 10th edition of the Winter Festival in Ljubljana, scheduled from February 10 to 15, 2027. The event will feature a diverse program including symphonic performances by the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra, film music concerts, classical piano recitals from the Russian Romantic era, and a concert version of Alban Berg’s opera 'Wozzeck.' Other highlights include a performance dedicated to Beethoven under the moonlight and a closing concert combining orchestral splendor and choral power. Tickets are available through the festival's website and other sales points.
Ljubljana will host its tenth edition of the Winter Festival from February 10 to 15, 2027, marking a decade of winter musical elegance. The event promises a diverse programme ranging from orchestral performances and Hollywood film scores to piano recitals and operatic expressions. The festival opens on Wednesday, February 10, at 7:30 PM in the Gallus Hall of Cankarjev Dom with the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Alfons Scara. Known for collaborations with legends such as Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli, the orchestra will feature young virtuosos Verika Tchumburidze, Poyraz Baltacıgil, and Can Saraç performing works by Ulvi Cemal Erkin, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. On Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 PM, the same orchestra will transform the Gallus Hall into a cinematic venue, presenting some of the most popular film scores ever composed. Attendees will hear selections from Gladiator by Hans Zimmer and highlights from John Williams' oeuvre, including themes from Harry Potter and Star Wars. The evening will conclude with suites by Maurice Jarre, Alan Silvestri, Klaus Badelt, and Nina Rote. On Friday, February 12, at 7:30 PM, the Grand Hall of the National Gallery will host a concert titled "Pianistic Music from the Russian Romantic Period." Renowned pianist Vladimir Mogilevski will guide audiences through the delicate worlds of Anatoly Lyadov, Anton Arensky, Anton Rubinstein, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Alexander Scriabin, culminating in the emotional power of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Opera enthusiasts can attend a concert performance of Alban Berg's Wozzeck on Saturday, February 13, at 6:00 PM in the Gallus Hall. Under the direction of Swiss legend Charles Dutoit, the Orchestra and Chorus of the Slovenian Philharmonic, the Children’s Choir of RTV Slovenia, and star soloists will bring to life the expressive strength of this cult masterpiece. On Sunday, February 14, at 7:30 PM, the Marjan Kozina Hall will host a concert titled "Under the Moonlight," performed by the ensemble Ensemble Dissonance under the baton of conductor Uroš Lajovic. The evening will focus on the timeless creativity of Ludwig van Beethoven. The festival concludes on Monday, February 15, at 7:30 PM in the Gallus Hall, combining symphonic splendor and choral might. Accompanied by the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Leonel Morales will enchant audiences with Johannes Brahms' work for piano and orchestra. The celebration will close with Beethoven's oratorio conducted by Iva Lipanović. Tickets for the tenth Winter Festival are available online at ljubljanafestival.si, at the Križanke ticket office, and other sales points. Members of the Ljubljana Festival Club are entitled to a 20 percent discount on events until November 5, and a 10 percent discount in regular sales. Membership can be obtained here.
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The article announces the upcoming 10th edition of the Winter Festival in Ljubljana, scheduled from February 10 to 15, 2027. The event will feature a diverse program including symphonic performances by the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra, film music concerts, classical piano recitals from the Russian Romantic era, and a concert version of Alban Berg’s opera 'Wozzeck.' Other highlights include a performance dedicated to Beethoven under the moonlight and a closing concert combining orchestral splendor and choral power. Tickets are available through the festival's website and other sales points.
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Ljubljana will host a major music event in February 2027, featuring both symphonic and chamber music performances. The Winter Festival, which has been held annually since 2017, will mark its tenth edition during this time. The event is expected to attract visitors and highlight Ljubljana's cultural scene. This iteration of the festival will take place between February 10th and 15th, continuing the tradition of showcasing high-quality musical performances.
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