Fotografije: Zoran Škrbić

7. februar 2024. u 19.30
Velika scena Madlenianuma

Fotografije: Zoran Škrbić

Monday, 12 February at 20:00 h

The Small Stage od Madlenianum

At the conclusion of marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of the most distinguished Serbian rulers in recent history – Knyaz Mihailo Obrenović III – the Opera & Theatre Madlenianum will present a new dramatic work Knyaz by Miodrag Ilic, on 12th February at 20:00h on the Small Stage. The work will be performed in a concert format, with scenography and costumes by Milica Bajic Djurov, video by Zvonko Jelusic, sound design by Dusan Arsikin, and lighting design by Srdjan Jovanovic. In this concert performance, the roles will be portrayed by: Nebojsa Milovanovic (Knyaz Mihailo), Milica Janketic (Knyaginya Julija), Branko Jerinic (Milos Obrenovic), Bojan Zirovic (Anastas Jovanovic), Milan Caci Mihailovic (Dr. Karl Pacek, the doctor), Katarina Zutic (Anka Konstantinovic), Jelica Sretenovic (Tomanija Obrenovic) and Ksenija Repic (Katarina). This drama is among the seven selected dramas about Knyaz Mihailo in the book Knyaz Mihailo – The Balkans Hamlet, edited by Radomir Putnik and published by Zepter Book World.

Knyaz Mihailo, the "Knez" – as is well-known – ended his life in an assassination on 10th June, 1868, under circumstances never fully clarified, while walking in Košutnjak with his late chosen love one, much younger close relative Katarina, accompanied by Katarina's mother and grandmother, his first cousin Anka Konstantinovic, or aunt Tomanija, the widow of Jevrem Obrenovic. Ilić in his drama does not shy away from this bloody event in the finale, but predominantly focuses on the causes and all the ominous events that led to the tragedy. In Europe, Knyaz Mihailo was referred to as the "The Balkans Hamlet," probably because he was a poetic nature, an enlightened absolutist who did not reconcile with Serbia's backwardness, but he, instead, engaged in a risky struggle with conservative circles and limited political minds, establishing a modern social system based on the constitution and laws. Just as Hamlet poses the eternal question "to be or not to be," that is, to accept a bitter fate or to rise, fight, and even lay down one's life, the Serbian Knyaz chooses the struggle, he establishes national institutions, works towards the final liberation of the country from centuries of Turkish occupation, confronts enemies both within Serbia and on the international stage. His Promethean sacrifice, his faith and enthusiasm are the fundamental motifs of the drama.

However, Knyaz Mihailo is torn apart by the belated realization that his beloved wife, Knyaginya Julija (from the Hungarian aristocratic Hunyadi family), has been cheating on him for years with the powerful German Duke Arenberg, spending passionate days and nights together during "sterility treatments" in European spas or during her diplomatic missions entrusted to her by her husband. Julija is emotionally torn between two men, too weak to resist the erotic challenges offered by her lover. Her relationship with Mihailo, dramatic conflicts, painful encounters and separations give this work a melodramatic component, revealing a parallel Hamletism of the Knyaz in his private life. His suffering, after the definitive breakup, finds relief in an incestuous relationship with a young relative, which will result in general condemnation, even the threat of excommunication from the Orthodox Church, government resignation... The Knyaz refusal to pardon a criminal will lead the brothers of the prisoners to raise their hand against their Knyaz (perhaps assisted by some outside the country factors) and assassinate the one who has accomplished great deeds for his people.  

"Concert performance" is not merely the reading of a dramatic work but an intermediate step between reading and a fully staged theatrical production. Actors, dressed in the style of the second half of the nineteenth century, with symbolically suggested scenography, aided by lighting and sound effects, music, and video projections, will attempt to use reading to suggest the emotional intensity of the characters they portray, to make the story dynamic and engaging.

In 2024, the world celebrates the 80th anniversary of the premiere of the play THE GLASS MENAGERIE and Madlenianum joins this significant jubilee with its premiere of this iconic play. This work has made of one of the undoubtedly greatest American playwrights, Tennessee Williams, famous. THE GLASS MENAGERIE is, to a large extent, an autobiographical play by this great author, who, while writing, puts a person as gentle as a glass figurine, Laura Wingfield, in the first plan. In the context of the environment she lives in, Laura's purity is perceived as a trait that has become extinct among people, similar to unicorns. This girl, who in the most tender way, adores her collection of glass figurines, especially her unicorn, experiences a love story with a young man named Jim, who is unable to grasp the heights of Laura's soul. Laura is confined in her social life, and her world consists only of her mother Amanda and brother Tom, apart from the glass menagerie. Tennessee Williams created a true theatrical masterpiece that, even 80 years after its creation, resonates with the contemporary audience and inspires a fight for goodness and purity. Although pain is a common companion for those who are good and pure, THE GLASS MENAGERIE play, as well as the performance at Madlenianum based on this work, call for such a virtuous way of living. Additionally, THE GLASS MENAGERIE serves as a means through which theatrical artists advocate for those people who are different, special, unique, and more sensitive than the majority.

In 2009, at Madlenianum, a director Ivana Vujic had a successful production of the play by the same author, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. This time, Ivana leads the project THE GLASS MENAGERIE as a director, also working on the translation of the text, set design, and music selection. The creative team includes a dramaturge Slavenka Milovanovic, a costume designer Dusica Knezevic, video author Svetlana Volic, lighting designer Srdjan Jovanovic, and an editor Ljiljana Mrkic Popovic. The exceptional and demanding roles in the cast are portrayed by Tamara Aleksic as Laura, Nikola Rakocevic as Jim, Borjanka Ljumovic as Amanda, and Ognjen Malusic as Tom.

The premiere of THE GLASS MENAGERIE is expected on 30th March 30 at 20.00h on the Small Stage of Madlenianum, with rerun performances scheduled on 6th and 13th April.

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2024-te proslavlja se širom sveta 80 godina od praizvedbe drame STAKLENA MENAŽERIJA i Madlenianum se pridružuje tom značajnom jubileju svojom premijerom ovog kultnog komada. Tim delom se proslavio jedan od zasigurno najvećih američkih dramskih pisaca, Tenesi Vilijams. STAKLENA MENAŽERIJA je dobrim delom autobiografski komad ovog velikog autora koji pišući u prvi plan stavlja osobu nežnu poput staklene figurice, Loru Vingfild. Lorina čistota u kontekstu okruženja u kojem živi doživljava se kao osobina koja je među ljudima izumrla na način na koji su izumrli jednorozi. Ova devojka koja na najnežniji način obožava svoju kolekciju staklenih figurica, a posebno svog jednoroga, doživljava ljubavnu priču sa mladićem Džimom koji nije u stanju da dokuči visinu na kojoj je Lorina duša. Lora je skučena u svom socijalnom životu i njen svet osim staklene menažerije predstavljaju još samo njena majka Amanda i brat Tom. Tenesi Vilijams stvorio je pravo pozorišno remek delo koje i posle 80 godina od nastanka korespondira sa savremenim čovekom i pokreće na borbu za dobrotu i čistotu. Iako je bol čest pratilac onih koji su dobri i čisti, drama STAKLENA MENAŽERIJA, kao i predstava u Madlenianumu nastala po tom delu, pozivaju na takav čestit način življenja. Takođe STAKLENA MENAŽERIJA predstavlja sredstvo kojim se pozorišni umetnici bore za one ljude koji su drugačiji, posebni, unikatni, osetljiviji od većine.

Reditelj Ivana Vujić je 2009. godine imala u Madlenianumu uspešnu režiju drame istog autora, MAČKA NA USIJANOM LIMENOM KROVU. Ovog puta Ivana predvodi projekat STAKLENA MENAŽERIJA u ulozi reditelja, ali i radeći prevod teksta, scenografiju i izbor muzike. U autorskom timu su još i dramaturg Slavenka Milovanović, kostimograf Dušica Knežević, autor videa Svetlana Volic, dizajner svetla Srđan Jovanović i lektor Ljiljana Mrkić Popović. U ekipi glumaca na izuzetnim i zahtevnim zadacima su Tamara Aleksić kao Lora, Nikola Rakočević kao Džim, Borjanka Ljumović kao Amanda i Ognjen Malušić kao Tom.

Premijera STAKLENE MENAŽERIJE očekuje se 30. marta u 20h na Maloj sceni Madlenianuma, a reprize su zakazane za 1. i 13. april.

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BIG BEND MUZIČKE AKADEMIJE UNIVERZITETA U LJUBLJANI

Posle dužeg vremena na Velikoj sceni Madlenianuma očekuje nas koncert jednog džez orkestra, ovog puta to je Big bend Muzičke akademije Univerziteta u Ljubljani, koji predvodi dirigent Matej Hotko. Gosti iz Slovenije će nastupiti povodom velikog slovenačkog praznika Prešernovog dana 7. februara u 19.30 časova. Za koncert pod nazivom Od svinga do ritmova Latinske Amerike, ovaj orkestar i njihov mentor dirigent Hotko su se odlučili da bi prikazali svu umešnost muziciranja ovog veoma popularnog i nagrađivanog benda.

Big bend Muzičke akademije Univerziteta u Ljubljani, poznat kao Big bend ULAG, vodeći je studentski akter slovenačke džez scene i danas se smatra jednim od najboljih studentskih big bendova na svetu. Osnovan je akademske godine 2011/2012 u okviru izbornog predmeta i pod mentorstvom renomiranog basiste, producenta i osnivača muzičke škole B.A.S.E, doc. Mateja Hotka i brzo je stekao izvanrednu reputaciju.

Pored nastupa na prestižnim lokacijama kao što su Prešernov trg, Slovenačka filharmonija i Galusova dvorana CD Ljubljana, Big bend ULAG je svoju izvrsnost dokazao i na turnejama širom Evrope, uključujući i Srbiju, Makedoniju, Austriju, Hrvatsku i Nemačku. Takođe je napravljena i serija video snimaka za Jutjub kanal Zevnikov, koji je prošle godine postao jedan od 29 najboljih muzičkih kanala orkestarske i džez muzike na svetu. Kanal se nalazi u prestižnom društvu Londonskog simfonijskog orkestra, Čikaškog orkestra i Danskog orkestra.

Muzička akademija u Ljubljani ne nudi samo jedan, već dva velika benda. Pored koncertnog big benda, koji je već stekao međunarodnu reputaciju, Muzička akademija nudi još jedan big bend, koji predstavlja platformu za mlade džez muzičare, gde mogu da rastu, razvijaju svoje veštine i nauče pravila sviranja u ovako veličanstvenom ansamblu. Drugi big bend je suštinski deo obrazovnog procesa u Muzičkoj akademiji, jer studentima nudi dragoceno iskustvo i priprema teren za moguću budućnost u koncertnom big bendu ili drugim profesionalnim džez ansamblima.

Matej Hotko, diplomac prestižne Manhattan School of Music u Njujorku, jedan je od najcenjenijih džez kontrabasista i mentora u Sloveniji. Poznat po svojoj strasti za pedagogijom, razvio je inovativnu pedagošku metodu O.G.I, koja podstiče individualni pristup i kreativnost kod učenika. Kao direktor Muzičke škole B.A.S.E. i šef odseka za džez na Muzičkoj akademiji Univerziteta u Ljubljani, postavio je nove standarde u muzičkom obrazovanju. Njegov rad kao dirigenta akademskog big benda otvorio je studentima vrata vrednim međunarodnim iskustvima. Matej Hotko, dobitnik Nagrade za značajna umetnička dela Univerziteta u Ljubljani, ključni je akter u oblikovanju savremene muzičke scene u Sloveniji i inostranstvu.

Koncert Big benda Muzičke akademije Univerziteta u Ljubljani nudi prekrasan niz džez radova koji obećavaju nezaboravno muzičko iskustvo. Komadi koje sviraju su pažljivo odabrani da prikaže različite aspekte džez tradicije ― od klasičnih sving melodija do modernijih ritmičkih eksperimenata i uticaja iz drugih muzičkih kultura. Izbor muzike odražava i tehničko savršenstvo i duboku emocionalnu ekspresivnost, što je ključ svakog uspešnog džez koncerta. Svakako, ovo je koncert na kome će se iskusni big bend muzičari savršeno dokazati, a publika moći da uživa u majstorskom preplitanju ritmova, melodija i harmonija.

BIG BAND OF THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA

After a long time, a jazz orchestra concert awaits us on the Large Stage of Madlenianum, this time featuring the Big Band of the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana, led by a conductor Matej Hotko. The guests from Slovenia will perform on the occasion of the significant Slovenian holiday, Prešeren Day, on 7th February at 19:30. For the concert titled From Swing to Latin American Rhythms, this orchestra and their mentor, a conductor Hotko, have chosen to showcase the all the skilfulness of playing by this very popular and award-winning band.

The Big Band of the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana, known as the Big Band ULAG, is a leading student entity in the Slovenian jazz scene and is considered one of the best student big bands in the world today. It was founded in the academic year 2011/2012 as part of an elective course and under the mentorship of the renowned double bassist, producer, and founder of the B.A.S.E music school, Docent Matej Hotko, quickly gaining an outstanding reputation.

In addition to performances at prestigious locations such as Prešeren Square, the Slovenian Philharmonic, and the Gallus Hall of the CD Ljubljana, the Big Band ULAG has proven its excellence on tours throughout Europe, including Serbia, Macedonia, Austria, Croatia and Germany. A series of video recordings was also produced for the Zevnikov YouTube channel, which last year became one of the 29 best music channels for orchestral and jazz music in the world. The channel is in prestigious company alongside the London Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Danish Orchestra.

The Academy of Music in Ljubljana does not only offer one but two big bands. Besides the concert big band, which has already gained international reputation, the Academy of Music provides another big band that represents a platform for young jazz musicians to grow, develop their skills and learn the rules of playing in such a magnificent ensemble. The second big band is an essential part of the educational process at the Music Academy, providing valuable experience to students and laying the groundwork for a possible future in the concert big band or other professional jazz ensembles.

Matej Hotko, a graduate of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in New York, is one of the most esteemed jazz double bassists and mentors in Slovenia. Known for his passion for pedagogy, he has developed an innovative pedagogical method called O.G.I, which encourages an individual approach and creativity in students. As the director of the B.A.S.E. Music School and the head of the jazz department at the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana, he has set new standards in music education. His work as the conductor of the academic big band has opened doors for students to valuable international experiences. Matej Hotko, the recipient of the Award for Significant Artistic Achievements from the University of Ljubljana, is a key figure in shaping the contemporary music scene in Slovenia and abroad.

The concert of the Big Band of the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana offers a beautiful array of jazz works that promise an unforgettable musical experience. The pieces they play are carefully chosen to showcase various aspects of jazz tradition – from classic swing melodies to more modern rhythmic experiments and influences from other musical cultures. The selection of music reflects both technical perfection and deep emotional expressiveness, which is the key to every successful jazz concert. Certainly, this is a concert where experienced big band musicians will prove themselves perfectly, and the audience will be able to enjoy the masterful interweaving of rhythms, melodies, and harmonies.

Fotografije: Zoran Škrbić