Duration time: 90 minutes

Singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer Tomislav Jovanović “Tokac” is embarking on a new chapter in his musical career following the remarkable journey he shared with the band Dan D. The artist, who wrote all the songs and lyrics for one of Slovenia’s best-known rock bands, will be joined on stage by the RTV Slovenia Big Band, led by Tadej Tomšič. For this special occasion, Tokac is preparing new orchestral arrangements.

This one-off musical event interlinks the past, present and future of one of Slovenia’s most distinctive musicians. Charged with emotion, the evening promises first-rate musicianship and songs that have left their mark on generations of listeners.

The RTV Slovenia Big Band (Big Band RTV Slovenija), which celebrated a major milestone last year – 80 years of continuous activity – is one of the most important institutions in Slovenian jazz and popular music. Throughout its history, the Big Band has played a key role in developing and fostering an appreciation of jazz across Slovenia, inspiring generations of musicians and listeners. Its ability to adapt to a wide range of musical formats – from radio and television productions to major concert stages – has established the orchestra as an important and dynamic force in Slovenia’s cultural landscape.
 

Academic Choir Tone Tomšič, University of Ljubljana, conductor Rahela Durič
Mixed Choir of Glasbena matica Ljubljana, conductor Sebastjan Vrhovnik
Megaron Chamber Choir, conductor Damijan Močnik
Slovenian Philharmonic Choir, conductor Alenka Podpečan
Host and reciter: Jernej Gašperin 

Designated as the Kosovel Year, 2026 marks the centenary of the poet’s death. With his extraordinary creative power, Kosovel left an indelible mark on Slovenian literature and culture. To commemorate this anniversary, Cankarjev dom, in collaboration with the Academic Choir Tone Tomšič, University of Ljubljana, the Mixed Choir of Glasbena matica Ljubljana, the Megaron Chamber Choir and the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir, is organising a vocal music concert inspired by Srečko Kosovel’s poetry.

Interspersed with recitations of Kosovel’s poems, the programme presents a varied selection of musical settings by generations of Slovenian composers – from 20th-century masters to younger authors and new works – exploring the many facets of Kosovel’s poetic world: the Karst landscape, intimate lyricism, existential sensitivity and the distinctive creative energy that left a lasting imprint on Slovenian modernism. The concert – both a tribute to the great poet and a celebration of Slovenian choral culture – is living proof that, a century after his death, Kosovel’s words continue to resonate, inspiring new interpretations and opening new artistic horizons.
 

Solist: Natalie Clein, violončelo    

Program:      
Elfrida Andrée, Uvertura v D-duru 
Camille Saint-Saëns, Koncert za violončelo št. 1 v a-molu, op. 33 
Felix Mendelssohn, Simfonija št. 4 v A-duru, op. 90, »Italijanska«
                                                                                                                         
Uvodni koncert nove sezone Kromatike bo vodila Mojca Lavrenčič, zmagovalka mednarodnega dirigentskega tekmovanja La Maestra v Parizu in aktualna nosilka tega prestižnega naziva. Koncert bo uvedla redko izvajana uvertura švedske skladateljice Elfride Andrée, sledil bo Saint-Saënsov Prvi koncert za violončelo v interpretaciji priznane britanske violončelistke Natalie Clein. Večer bo sklenila Mendelssohnova »Italijanska« simfonija – eno najbolj priljubljenih del simfoničnega repertoarja, prežeto z lahkotnostjo, svetlobo in mediteranskim utripom.