Amir Halilovic, Andrea Nikolic, Bosko Jovic, VaClaF 2023

VaClaF 2023: Povratak korijenima

VaClaF 2023 vraća se korijenima, u svoje izvorno izdanje komorne glazbe, doslovno i s temom „Back to the Roots“. Nakon 10 godina intenzivnog rasta i 14 Miholjskih koncerata, 11. izdanje donosi omiljene programe i novu fazu umjetničkog razvoja.

VaClaF tako uz Festival u Varešu otvara i obnavlja te širi program Akademije u radu s mladim umjetnicima, proširuje interdisciplinarni program umjetničkih rezidencija kroz suradnju s međunarodno uspješnom umjetnicom Belmom Bešlić Gál i njezinom UR „Zvjezdane staze“, koja je ujedno i ovogodišnja rezidentna skladateljica, te On Tour program koji odabrani repertoar unutar sjajnih suradnji ove godine donosi u:

  • Zenicu (BNP)

  • Sarajevo (Umjetnička galerija BiH)

  • Tuzlu (Međunarodna galerija portreta)

  • Mostar (Pavarotti centar – MixArt festival)

Radujemo se podijeliti pregršt emocija i fenomenalne umjetnosti sa svima Vama!

Dobrodošli na VaClaF 2023!

Cipra Quartett & Vedrana Simic, VaClaF 2023

VaClaF 2023: Back to the Roots

VaClaF 2023 returns to its origins, to its original edition dedicated to chamber music, both literally and thematically: Back to the Roots.

After 10 years of intense growth and 14 Michaelmas concerts, the 11th edition brings beloved programs and a new phase of artistic development.

Alongside the Festival in Vareš, VaClaF is reviving and expanding the Academy program, working with young artists, as well as the interdisciplinary artist residency program in collaboration with internationally acclaimed artist Belma Bešlić-Gál (this year’s resident composer) and her AR "Star Trails" , and presenting the On Tour program, bringing selected repertoire to:

  • Zenica (Bosnian National Theatre)

  • Sarajevo (Art Gallery of Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • Tuzla (International Portrait Gallery)

  • Mostar (Pavarotti Center – MixArt Festival)

We look forward to sharing an abundance of emotion and outstanding artistry with all of you!

Welcome to VaClaF 2023!

Black and white poster for the Vareš Classic Festival 2023 "Back to the Roots" featuring a tree with mountain and cityscape inside its outline, and a guitar neck and strings extending downward.
Event poster for VaClaF Vareš Classic Festival 2023, titled "Back to the Roots - Povratak korijenima," held October 13-19, 2023, in Vareš, Zenica, Sarajevo, Mostar, and Tuzla. It details participants, performers, organizers, and sponsors.

  • Opening Concert | Koncert otvorenja

    PROGRAM

    1. Julius Bürger | String Quartet No. 2

    2. Grażyna Bacewicz | Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello

    3. Emil Milo Cipra | Biljeg dragom; Oj, volaru, medena ti usta (for soprano and string quartet, arr. Toni Toplan)

    4. Belma Bešlić-Gál | Gorje [A Journey Through the Unknown Mountain] – World Premiere / svjetska premijera

    5. Hans Winterberg | String Quartet (1957)

    CIPRA QUARTET
    Andrea Nikolić, Angela Chia Chen Lin – violins / violine
    Weronika Izert – viola
    Weronika Strugala – cello


    Ivana Nikolić – oboe / oboa
    Vedrana Šimić – soprano / sopran


    Artistic Direction / umjetničko vodstvo: Andrea Nikolić

  • VaClaF on Tour Zenica

    PROGRAM

    1. Julius Bürger | String Quartet No. 2

    2. Grażyna Bacewicz | Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello

    3. Emil Milo Cipra | Biljeg dragom; Oj, volaru, medena ti usta (for soprano and string quartet, arr. Toni Toplan)

    4. Belma Bešlić-Gál | Gorje [A Journey Through the Unknown Mountain] – World Premiere / svjetska premijera

    5. Hans Winterberg | String Quartet (1957)

    CIPRA QUARTET
    Andrea Nikolić, Angela Chia Chen Lin – violins / violine
    Weronika Izert – viola
    Weronika Strugala – cello


    Ivana Nikolić – oboe / oboa
    Vedrana Šimić – soprano / sopran


    Artistic Direction / umjetničko vodstvo: Andrea Nikolić

  • VaClaF on Tour Sarajevo

    PROGRAM

    1. Julius Bürger | String Quartet No. 2 / Gud. kvartet br. 2

    2. Grażyna Bacewicz | Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello / Trio ya obou, violinu i cello

    3. Belma Bešlić-Gál | Gorje [A Journey Through the Unknown Mountain] – for oboe & string quartet / za obou i gud. kvartet

    4. Astor Piazzolla | Five Tango Sensations for accordion and string quartet / za harmoniku i gud. kvartet

    5. Laura Mjeda Čuperjani | Reverse for accordion and string quartet / za harmoniku i gud. kvartet

    CIPRA QUARTET
    Andrea Nikolić, Angela Chia Chen Lin – violins / violine
    Weronika Izert – viola
    Weronika Strugala – cello


    Ivana Nikolić – oboe / oboa
    Belma Šarančić – harmonika / accordion


    Artistic Direction / umjetničko vodstvo: Andrea Nikolić

  • VaClaF on Tour & MixArt Festival Mostar

    PROGRAM

    1. Julius Bürger | String Quartet No. 2 / Gud. kvartet br. 2

    2. Grażyna Bacewicz | Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello / Trio ya obou, violinu i cello

    3. Belma Bešlić-Gál | Gorje [A Journey Through the Unknown Mountain] – for oboe & string quartet / za obou i gud. kvartet

    4. Astor Piazzolla | Five Tango Sensations for accordion and string quartet / za harmoniku i gud. kvartet

    5. Laura Mjeda Čuperjani | Reverse for accordion and string quartet / za harmoniku i gud. kvartet

    CIPRA QUARTET
    Andrea Nikolić, Angela Chia Chen Lin – violins / violine
    Weronika Izert – viola
    Weronika Strugala – cello


    Ivana Nikolić – oboe / oboa
    Belma Šarančić – harmonika / accordion


    Artistic Direction / umjetničko vodstvo: Andrea Nikolić

  • VaClaF on Tour Tuzla

    PROGRAM

    1. Julius Bürger | String Quartet No. 2 / Gud. kvartet br. 2

    2. Grażyna Bacewicz | Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello / Trio ya obou, violinu i cello

    3. Belma Bešlić-Gál | Gorje [A Journey Through the Unknown Mountain] – for oboe & string quartet / za obou i gud. kvartet

    4. Astor Piazzolla | Five Tango Sensations for accordion and string quartet / za harmoniku i gud. kvartet

    5. Laura Mjeda Čuperjani | Reverse for accordion and string quartet / za harmoniku i gud. kvartet

    CIPRA QUARTET
    Andrea Nikolić, Angela Chia Chen Lin – violins / violine
    Weronika Izert – viola
    Weronika Strugala – cello


    Ivana Nikolić – oboe / oboa
    Belma Šarančić – harmonika / accordion


    Artistic Direction / umjetničko vodstvo: Andrea Nikolić

  • Bosnian Tales

    PROGRAM

    1. Kradem ti se u večeri (I Sneak to You)

    2. Asmir Jakupović | Imam jednu želju (I Have One Wish)

    3. Three Sevdah Songs

      • Evo srcu mome radosti (Joy Has Come to My Heart)

      • Lijepi li su mostarski dućani (Beautiful Are the Shops of Mostar)

      • Stade se cvijeće rosom kititi (Flowers Began to Bloom)

    4. B. Jović

      • Hasanaginica

      • Awakening

      • Voyage

      • Song for A. Brahem

    5. Astor Piazzolla | Yo soy Maria

    6. B. Jović | Tango

    7. A. Šantić | Što te nema (Why Are You Not Here)

    Boško Jović – guitar / gitara
    Andrea Nikolić – violin / violina
    Guest: Azmir Halilović – accordion / harmonika

  • Mladi za mlade – Koncert talenata Muzičkih škola Vareš i Zenica

    Youth for the Youth - Concert of the Young Talents

    Music Schools Vareš & Zenica


    RISING STARS – NEXT GENERATION

  • PROGRAM

    1. Muzika koju zovem dom / Music I Call Home, dokumentarni film / documentary (25’)

    2. Dmitrij Šostakovič | Sonata za violu i klavir, op. 147 / Sonat afor Viola and Piano, Op. 147

    3. George Enescu | Koncertni komad za violu i klavir / Concert Piece for Viola and Piano

    Andrea Nikolić – viola
    Stipe Bilić – klavir

  • PROGRAM

    1. Belma Bešlić-Gál | Gorje [A Journey Through the Unknown Mountain] – Austrian Premiere / austrijska premijera

    2. Julius Bürger | String Quartet No. 2 / Gud. kvartet br. 2

    3. Grażyna Bacewicz | Trio for Oboe, Violin and Cello / Trio za violin, obou i cello

    4. Emil Milo Cipra | Biljeg dragom; Oj, volaru, medena ti usta

    5. Dora Pejačević: Klavirske Minijature / Piano Miniatures

    6. Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid , Liebesfreud, Schön Rosmarin

    7. Gabriele Proy: Lavandula Vera (WISE Composer in Residence 2023)

    8. Meinhard Rüdenbauer: Empathy (WISE Composer in Residence 2023)

    9. Hans Winterberg | String Quartet (1957)

    CIPRA QUARTET
    Andrea Nikolić, Angela Chia Chen Lin – violins / violine
    Weronika Izert – viola
    Weronika Strugala – cello


    Ivana Nikolić – oboe / oboa
    Stipe Bilić – piano / klavir


    Artistic Direction / umjetničko vodstvo: Andrea Nikolić

Timeline | Događanja 2023:

Highlights “Back to the Roots” 2023

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