Convergencies

10th. volume of the international festival of the chamber music
In cooperation with civic association Konvergencie
September 17 – 20
Concert hall Klarisky, Design Factory

CEREMONIAL CONCERT ON THE OCCASION OF 10th JUBILEE OF FESTIVAL

17. 9. 2009, Thursday, 18.30, DESIGN FACTORY

PERFORMERS
Robert COHEN (UK) – conductor, violoncello, Jozef LUPTÁK (SK) – violoncello
Czech Virtuosi chamber orchestra (CZ), Milan PAĽA (SK) – concert master
Igor KARŠKO (CH/SK), Jana KARŠKOVÁ (CH/SK), David DANEL (CZ), Aki KUROSHIMA (JP) – violin, Yuval GOTLIBOVICH (IL), Emi ITO (JP) – viola

Opening concert of the Konvergencie festival will be the celebration of 10th birthday of the festival as well as a rememberance of Haydn and Mendelssohn. Rareness of the evening will be emphasized by presence of outstanding British cellist, the friend of Konvergencie festival, Robert Cohen and premiere of new piece by Jevgenij Iršai composed for Jozef Lupták.

PROGRAM
Joseph HAYDN (1732—1809) – Concert for violoncello and orchestra in C major Hob. VIIb:1
Jevgenij IRŠAI (1951) – Penetration for violoncello and string orchestra (world premiere)
Felix MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY (1809—1847) – String octet in Es major op. 20

2nd DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE

17. 9. 2009, Thursday, 21.00, DESIGN FACTORY
(dedicated to 20th anniversary of Velvet revolution 1989)

András VISKY: JULIET – DIALOGUE ABOUT LOVE (JULIET – DIALOGUE ABOUT LOVE)
Melissa HAWKINS (USA)

Konvergencie festival will remember the 20th anniversary of Velvet revolution by a suggestive monodrama of András Visky, Romanian author of Hungarian origin. The plot is inspired by the story of author’s mother, wife of persecuted priest, who survived the inferno of gulag with her children. Strong artist and emotional experience with music of Dmitri Shostakovich, Alfred Schnittke and Arvo Pärt. This work has become The Book of the Year in Hungary. Play will be performed in English language (Slovak translation available)

BRATISLAVA NIGHT OF CHAMBER MUSIC VI

18. 9. 2009, Friday, 18.30, DESIGN FACTORY

PERFORMERS:
Igor KARŠKO, Jana KARŠKOVÁ(CH/SK), David DANEL (CZ), Aki KUROSHIMA(JP) – violin
Yuval GOTLIBOVICH (IL), Emi ITO (JP) – viola
Jozef LUPTÁK (SK), Andrej GÁL (SK) – violoncello
Miki SKUTA (SK), Nora SKUTA (SK), Ivan ŠILLER (SK) – piano
Igor FÁBERA (SK) – oboe, Ronald ŠEBESTA (SK) – clarinet, Peter KAJAN (SK) – bassoon, Jan MUSIL (CZ) – French horn

Bratislavská night of chamber music will be this year dedicated to works of authors linked with Central European region. There will be played compositions of Bratislava natives Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Ernő Dohnányi, music of visionarist Gustav Mahler and works of classical Czech authors of 20th century Leoš Janáček and Bohuslav Martinů. Fascinating trip through three centuries – from classicism through romanticism to modernism. Night of excellent music, outstanding performers, electrifying atmosphere and superb wine!

PROGRAM
Bohuslav MARTINŮ (1890—1959) – Quartet for oboe, violin, violoncello and piano H 315
Leoš JANÁČEK (1854—1928) – Concertino for piano, 2 violins, viola, clarinet, French horn and and bassoon JW VII/11
Johann Nepomuk HUMMEL (1778—1837) – Piano trio Es major op. 12 č. 1
Gustav MAHLER (1860—1911) – Piano quartet a minor
Ernő DOHNÁNYI (1877—1960) – Piano quartet Nr. 1 C minor op.1

WORLD DOWNSIDE UP – Kyle Gregory Quintet (USA/IT)

18. 9. 2009, Friday, 21.30, DESIGN FACTORY

Paolo BIRRO – piano
Roberto DANI – drums
Salvatore MAIORE – double bass
Aya SHIMURA – violoncello
J KYLE GREGORY – trumpet, French horn

Jazz, improvization and spirituality. „World downside up“ is a meeting of excellent Italian musicians lead by American trumpetist Kyle Gregory. Their music expresses conviction that the world still offers beatuiful things which is stronger in quietude than noise arround us. Eight compositions are inspired by eight biblical blessings.

CONCERT FOR CHILDREN

19. 9. 2009, Saturday, 16.00, DESIGN FACTORY

Ivan ŠILLER & friends
HoLeFaKla

Names of musical instruments are hidden in this mysterious name. Do you know which ones? Come to learn them. Afternoon of wonderfull sounds and colors is waiting on you. Ivan Šiller looks forward on you with his noble guests. (for children between 5-10 years)

THE DOWLAND PROJECT (UK/USA/DK/SK)

19. 9. 2009, Saturday, 19.30, Jesuit church

John POTTER – tenor, Miloš VALENT – violin, viola
John SURMAN – sopran saxophone, bass clarinet, tenor and bass flutes
Stephen STUBBS – baroková gitara, vihuela

„Forget the stupid tags like ͵crossover´ – Romaria is pure musical experience you should go through.“
William Yeomann, The Gramophone

„Purists could contradict, but the result is convincing and what is more important it’s suggestive and exceptionally beautifull.“
Barry Witherden, BBC Music Magazine

Project ROMARIA, umrelled by prestigious label ECM, was described by British magazine Gramophone as „silent dialogue between musicians, cultures and epochs – past, present and future“. Topic of meditation of four musicians, where also belongs Slovak violinist Miloš Valent, are works from medieval times to present days. The Dowland Project brings original and suggestive sight upon Gregorian melodies, old love songs, motets and other works of old masters. This concert will be one of the top events of the year!

LULLABIES – NIGHT CONCERT

19. 9. 2009, Saturday, 21.30, Klarisky

PERFORMERS
Vladimír GODÁR (SK) – piano
Peter HAMAR (SK) – violin
Eva ŠUŠKOVÁ (SK) – vocals

Delicacy, tenderness, love and beauty. Composer Vladimír Godár has prepared after Russian lullabies for Konvergenice festival another exclusive concert of lullabies from composers of various nationalities.

ALLEGRO BRILLANTE

20. 9. 2009, Sumday, 18.00, DESIGN FACTORY

PERFORMERS

Igor KARŠKO, Jana KARŠKOVÁ (CH/SK) – violin
Simon TANDREE (USA) – viola
Jozef LUPTÁK (SK) – violoncello
Nora SKUTA (SK) – piano

PROGRAM

Playful and expressive works in inspirative musical dialogue of outstanding Slovak and foreign performers. Final festival meeting with chamber music represents the essential idea of the Konvergencie festival.

Joseph HAYDN (1732—1809) – Piano trio Nr. 39 G major Hob. XV:25 „all´Ongarese“
Bohuslav MARTINŮ (1890—1959) – Piano trio Nr. 2 d minor H 327
Robert SCHUMANN (1810—1856) – Piano quintet Es major op. 44

COLLEGIUM MUSICUM Special

20. 9. 2009, Sunday, 20.00, DESIGN FACTORY OPEN AIR

Marián VARGA – hammond organ, Fedor FREŠO – bass guitar
Fero GRIGLÁK – electric guitar, Martin VALIHORA – drums

We are very pleased that the final concert of the festival will belong to Collegium Musicum. Within their actual comeback they will play songs which are for many of us symbols of freedom and still bring us joy by their ingenious timelessnes.

Tickets: Festival pass: 45€
1st concert - pre-sale 8€/ on the spot 10€
2nd dramatic performance - pre-sale 8€/ on the spot 10€
3rd - 4th concert - pre-sale 8€/ on the spot 10€
5th. concert - pre-sale 8€/ on the spot 10€
6th. concert / children - pre-sale adults 4€ children 2€/ on the spot - adults 5€ children 2€
7th. concert - pre-sale 10€/ on the spot 12€
8th concert - pre-sale 5€/ on the spot 7€
9th concert - pre-sale 6€/ on the spot 8€
10th. concert (Collegium Musicum) pre-sale - sector A – 16€ sector B – 12€/ on the spot sector A 19€ sector B 15€

Viac informácii na: www.konvergencie.sk

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