Harmony of the Spheres XV – "Divertimenti"

Slovene Philharmonic String Chamber Orchestra Association, Slovenia

“Divertimenti” is the sub-heading of the 15^th concert series "Harmony of the Spheres” that combines lectures and concerts. In the 18^th century “divertimento” belonged to the upper echelons of light music. It often took the form of a sonata and was primarily aimed at delighting the audience.
The concert series encourages young composers to interpret the form of divertimento in a modern and contemporary way. At the same time, it presents key “divertimenti” from various eras. This is aimed at opening up contemporary chamber music to a larger audience.
For the concert series three compositions will be commissioned with the support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation: a concert for two basses and string orchestra by Tomaž Bajželj, a divertimento for violoncello and string orchestra by Nina Šenk as well as a concert for accordion and chamber string orchestra by Matej Bonin. All three musicians are young Slovenian composers that have already made a name for themselves at home as well as abroad. Precluding every performance will be a short discussion with the relevant composer.

September 29/November 10, 2015 and February 2/April 5/May 24, 2016
National Gallery Ljubljana

December 19, 2015
Slovene Philharmonic Hall Ljubljana

Further Information:
www.drustvo-kgosf.si