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Highlights in January
Photo D. Wedam
Regular Sightseeing Tours Daily from in front of the Town Hall at 11:00.
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Until 1 Mar Salvador Dalí Ljubljana hosts a selling exhibition of more than 200 prints and reproductions of sculptures by the famous 20th century Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. p. 5
20 Jan -19 Apr The Nature of Art Nouveau Art Nouveau lovers can explore the relationship of this popular style of art with nature in a travelling exhibition from the international Réseau Art Nouveau Network. p. 4
28–31 Jan Alpe-Adria: Tourism and Leisure Show The Alpe-Adria international tourism and leisure show offers an opportunity to learn about the tourism offerings of Slovenia and the rest of the Alpe-Adria region. p. 11 www.visitljubljana.com 3
Exhibitions
The Nature of Art Nouveau 20 Jan -19 Apr, National Museum of Slovenia
This travelling exhibition, set up by the international Réseau Art Nouveau Network, focuses on the relationship of the popular Art Nouveau style of art with nature. In Ljubljana, the exhibition will be part of the programme of events marking the 150th birth anniversary of the architect Maks Fabiani, one of the central figures in Art Nouveau in Slovenia. Exploring nature and seeking inspiration from it, Art Nouveau artists kept up to date with the latest findings in natural science and were enthusiastic about creating art using the then newly invented technical instruments such as still and moving image cameras and microscopes. Details from nature found reflection in Art Nouveau lines, ornaments, structures, patterns, and symbols. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 - 20:00. Closed: 1 Jan
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Exhibitions Festivals
Roman Stories from the Crossroads National Museum of Slovenia's permanent exhibition The National Museum of Slovenia's new permanent exhibition brings together archaeological finds from the time when the territory of the present-day Slovenia was part of the Roman Empire. The exhibition was set up to mark the 2000th anniversary of Emona, a city that stood on the site of the present-day Ljubljana in Roman times. Over a thousand objects on exhibition include an imperial construction inscription dated to 14 or 15 AD, which provides evidence on the time of the foundation of Emona. Another important exhibit is a gilded bronze statue of a citizen of Emona, displayed complete with the reconstruction of its original position in the time of Emperor Trajan. The statue was part of a sepulchral monument obviously modelled on Trajan's Column in Rome. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 20:00. Closed: 1 Jan Free entrance every first Sunday of the month Doors: Spatial and Symbolic Passageways of Life 11 Oct - Dec, Slovene Ethnographic Museum This exhibition presents doors as a part of cultural heritage, an element of everyday life, and an object that has many different symbolic meanings. It brings together all kinds of doors and related objects, from the oldest known doors, keys and locks sourced from various museums and private collections to state- of- the- art objects. Exhibited doors tell stories about families of different social and professional backgrounds from various parts of Slovenia, both those who the
doors were made by and those who used them in daily life. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays and 1 Jan Emona: A City of the Empire - historical exhibition 30 May - 31 May, City Museum of Ljubljana This exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of the Roman city of Emona, built two millennia ago on the site of the present-day Ljubljana. It offers you an opportunity to learn about the city's birth, life and decline, the everyday life of its residents, and the heritage they left behind. The Roman colony of Emona was founded on the site of the present-day Ljubljana almost precisely 2000 years ago. The remnants of the city, which had existed for about 500 years, were being explored already in the Middle Ages. Since then, the knowledge about the ancient predecessor of Ljubljana has grown tremendously, but the most recent archaeological explorations carried out in Ljubljana city centre of have yielded yet another set of remarkable new findings. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 21:00. Closed: Mondays and 1 Jan We never imagined such a war exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War 22 Jun - 15 May, National Museum of Contemporary History Marking the centenary of the First World War, this exhibition focuses on human stories of civilians and those mobilized to fight on the side of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy during the war. The majority of exhibits are part of the surviving heritage coming from family legacies and various museum collections. Exhibited photographs and
personal use items take visitors on a journey across the battlefields where Austro-Hungarian soldiers fought during the war. The exhibition presents some of the crucial events in the history of the First World War. It deals with the cause of the war, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the AustroHungarian throne, who is depicted in a large number of exhibited photographs, including several lesser known ones. It also presents other historic events, from the declaration of war and the opening of the Isonzo Front to the death of Franz Joseph I of Austria and the attempt at the life of the prime minister, a dark premonition of the inevitable disintegration of Austria-Hungary. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, holidays Vlasta Delimar (Croatia): Mature Woman - contemporary art exhibition 17 Oct - 11 Jan, Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) Refusing to accept the traditional principles of constructing works of art, the Croatian artist Vlasta Delimar focuses on art actions, happenings, and performances and uses her own body as the primary medium of her work. The exhibition Mature Woman represents a part of Delimar's retrospective staged at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb to mark 35 years of the artist's creative work. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays and 1 Jan
Come to Cinema! - Film poster 27 Oct - 16 Jan, 2015, NLB Avla Gallery The exhibition Come to Cinema! - film poster includes rarely seen film posters from the fifties and sixties that were used for the promotion of films by Slovenian distribution company Vesna film and distributors from the former Yugoslavia, which also took care of the production of these posters. Exhibited posters are from the collection of the Slovenian Cinematheque. Open: workdays 8:00 - 18:00 11th Slovenian Biennial of Illustration - SBI 17 Nov - 2 Feb 2015, CD Gallery The Biennial of Slovenian Illustration (Slovenski bienale ilustracije) showcases the finest works by Slovenian illustrators created over the past two years. Illustration is presented as a distinctive art discipline with a strong influence on the development of children and young people's feeling for and understanding of art. Open 10:00 - 19:00, Sundays 10:00 - 14:00
Salvador Dalí Until 1 Mar, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
This selling exhibition brings together more than 200 prints and reproductions of sculptures by the famous 20th century Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. Dalí, one of the greatest 20th century artists, famous not only for his artistic powers, but also for his eccentricity, spent most of his life as a star artist. One of the important factors that contributed to his popularity was the affordability of his prints and sculpture multiples such as those displayed in the current Ljubljana exhibition of his work. Opening hours: 10:00 -18:00 daily.
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Music
Music
Barnabás Kelemen - violin (Hungary) & Olli Mustonen, piano (Finland) -classical music concert 8 Jan, 19:30, Slovenian Philharmonic Hall
This concert will feature two of Europe's fastest-rising new generation musicians, who will join forces to perform a programme of mostly intimate chamber works from the oeuvres of selected classical composers. The violinist Barnabás Kelemen is a graduate of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music and a recipient of prestigious international awards. His extensive repertoire includes works spanning from the Baroque period to the present day. Olli Mustonen is a renowned pianist, conductor, and composer to whom the Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dedicated his Piano Concerto No. 5. He had the honour of closing the Moscow Easter Festival at the personal invitation of the conductor Valery Gergiev. Programme: B. Bartók, L. van Beethoven, C. Debussy, S. Prokofiev.
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Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Uroš Lajovic - conductor Aco Biščević - tenor Urban Stanič - piano 1 Jan, 18:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre New Year’s concert Help! - A Beatles Tribute, Pink Floyd Project Slovenia 1 Jan, 20:00 Kongresni trg square Admission free Students of Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory jazz and popular music departments 7 Jan, 19:30 Grand Hotel Union Admission free Janez Dovč with guests - ethno 6 Jan, 21:00 Celica Hostel Vid Jamnik & Eddie Luis Jazz Passenger 7 Jan, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse Swing concert
Kelemen Barnabás - violin Olli Mustonen - piano 8 Jan, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: B. Bartók / L. van Beethoven / C. Debussy / S. Prokofiev Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Matej Šarc - conductor Barbara Kozelj - mezzosoprano 9 Jan, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: G. F. Händel 1st Philharmonic Festival of Baroque Music Savasa Trio and Neofonía 10 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: E. Carter / M. Matalon / H. Kretzschmar / B. Furrer / M. Trojan / B. Gander / V. Žuraj / N. Šenk / M. Bonin / U. Pompe / N. Forte Alice Blue (Slovenia), Fed Horses (Slovenia) - rock 10 Jan, 22:00 Orto bar RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra Simon Krečič - conductor Ivan Pejić - violin 12 Jan, 11:00 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Vid Ušeničnik - piano Mariposas harph duo 13 Jan, 19:30 Križanke Programme: A. Piazzolla / C. Debussy / T. Muramatsu / E. Séjourné / K. Abe / N. Rimski-Korsakov / J.S. Bach / F. Poulenc / B. Andrès / T. Salter / J. Thomas Young Virtuosi concert series Admission free
Katarina Juvančič & Dejan Lapanja Band -jazz blues Lolita 13 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Cik-Cak - ethno jazz 13 Jan, 21:00 Celica Hostel Izak Hudnik -violoncello Tim Jančar - piano Sarah Akif -horn Maja Klinar - piano 14 Jan, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Young to Young concert series Polona Kasal X Kalu - pop 15 Jan, 20:00 SiTi Theatre Nubira with guests - rock 15 Jan, 21:00 Cvetličarna Ransom Call (Slovenia) - metal 15 Jan, 21:00 Orto bar Slovenian Philharmony Ensemble Sally Sanford - soprano Aleš Kacjan - flute Janez Podlesek - violin Tomaž Sevšek -harpsichord 16 Jan, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: J. S. Bach 1st Philharmonic Festival of Baroque Music
Simfonika Vrhnika Orchestra, Mavrica Vrhnika choir, Dr. Frančišek Lampe Črni Vrh choir Marko Fabiani - conductor Mirko Jevtovič - harmonica 17 Jan, 17:00 and 20:00 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Pastiri (Croatia) - rock 17 Jan, 22:00 Orto bar Katarina Kozjek -violoncello Nejc Mikolič - viola 19 Jan, 19:30 Grand Hotel Union Sounds of Young in Union concert series Admission free Tamara Obrovac Quartet - jazz 20 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Chico César (Brazil) -world music concert 22 Jan, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Chico César, an excellent musician from the Brazilian state of Paraiba, is re-conquering Europe with his provocative dance songs and unique musical language. César's compositions blend social criticism and humour with strong folk music influences. The artist, whose cheerful performances are always full of inspiration and fresh energy, has received numerous awards and has performed all over the world. His return to the European concert stages has been eagerly awaited for a long time.
Skarabej - jazz 20 Jan, 21:00 Celica Hostel Panda - pop 21 Jan, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse
Crvena Jabuka (Croatia) - pop 16 Jan, 21:00 Cvetličarna
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Music
Opera, ballet, theatre, dance
Marko Kanalec - piano Dediqués Duo 27 Jan, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Admission free Lenart Krečič & RTV Slovenia Big Band Guests: Gene Lake -drums; Boris Kozlov - bas 27 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Šemsudin Džopa Dino and Jernej Demšar Mandolin Duo 27 Jan, 21:00 Celica Hostel
Zlatko Kaučič & Milko Lazar -jazz concert 29 Jan, 21:00, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
In the first part of the concert, the world renowned Slovenian jazz instrumentalists and composers Zlatko Kaučič and Milko Lazar will present their joint project Ena/ One. In the second part of the concert, the Kombo B ensemble, in which the renowned percussionist Zlatko Kaučič is joined by a group of emerging young musicians, will perform music from their new album Hramo.
Maja Ceglar -soprano Martin Logar -tenor Tanja Šterman - piano 22 Jan, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Young to Young concert series Chico Cesar (Brazil) - world music 22 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Noctiferia + Rest in fear + Negligence + Morywa (Slovenia) - metal 22 Jan, 21:00 Kino Šiška Šmucig Švanc (Slovenia) - hard rock 23 Jan, 22:00 Orto bar Slovenian Chamber Choir Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Tõnu Kaljuste - conductor 25 Jan, 19:00 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: W. A. Mozart / E. S. Tüür / T. Kõrvits
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Zlatko Kavčič and Milko Lazar - jazz, experimental music 29 Jan, 21:00 Kino Šiška Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Matej Šarc - conductor, oboe Janez Podlesek - violin 30 Jan, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: G. Ph. Telemann 1st Philharmonic Festival of Baroque Music
P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet 2 Jan, 18:00 Opera House P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet 3 Jan, 19:00 Opera House P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet 4 Jan, 16:00 Opera House R. Hribar, G. Luštek: 16 -dance performance Choreography and dance: Rosana Hribar, Gregor Luštek 5, 6 Jan, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana K. Starič Wurst -R. Hribar -L. Regev: Triptych -dance performance, premiere Kjara's Dance Project 9 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
G. Rossini: The Barber of Seville - opera 10 Jan, 19:00 Opera House K. Starič Wurst -R. Hribar -L. Regev: Triptych -dance performance Kjara's Dance Project 10 Jan, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre M. Farič: No More Solo -dance performance, premiere Dancers: Barbara Kanc, Jana Menger, Kaja Janjić, Katja Legin, Kristina Rozman, Urša Rupnik, Leon Marič, Matic Bobnar 15 Jan, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana M. Zupančič: 20th Century Fog - theatre dance performance, premiere EnKnapGroup 16., 17 Jan, 20:00 Španski borci
Richard Strauss: Salome -opera 22, 24, 27, and 30 Jan at 19:30, Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana
Richard Strauss's opera Salome, based on Oscar Wilde's play of the same name, shocked the audience at its premiere in 1905, shook up the music scene, and elevated Strauss to the rank of one of the most important opera composers. Strauss's innovative approach to music and critical reflection on traditional cultural values and extreme themes resulted in a piece of music that is as much controversial as it is brilliant.
Big Band RTV Slovenia Jadranka Juras - vocal Tadej Tomšič - conductor 31 Jan, 20:00 Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Mons Charity concert 31 Jan, 20:00 Kino Šiška Charity concert by the Association of Paraplegics of Ljubljana Foo Fighters Tribute (Slovenia) - rock 31 Jan, 22:00 Orto bar
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Miscellaneous Music
M. Farič: No More Solo -dance performance 16, 17 Jan, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana J. Strauss jr.: The Bat (Die Fledermaus) - operetta 17 Jan, 19:00 Opera House E. N. Lampič, S. Hamer: I Didn’t - theatre performance Performers: Nejc Cijan Garlatti and Maruša Majer 19 Jan, 20:00 Glej Theatre English surtitles R. Strauss: Salome - opera 22, 24 Jan,19:30 Opera House Adrienn Hód: Dawn -dance performance Hodworks 26 Jan, 20:00 Španski borci Adrienn Hód: Conditions of Being a Mortal -dance performance Hodworks 27 Jan, 20:00 Španski borci R. Strauss: Salome - opera 27 Jan, 19:30 Opera House P. Šavli: The Swineherd - opera 29 Jan, 18:00 Opera House R. Strauss: Salome - opera 30 Jan, 18:00 Opera House G. Rossini: The Barber of Seville - opera 31 Jan, 19:30 Opera House
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New Year’s Race to Ljubljana Castle 1 Jan, 12:00 HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC TWK Innsbruck (Austria) - hockey 4 Jan, 17:30 Tivoli Hall KK Union Olimpija : Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) - basketball 4 Jan, 19:00 Stožice Sports Hall HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC Moser Medical Graz 99ers (Austria) - hockey 6 Jan, 19:15 Tivoli Hall KK Union Olimpija : Brose Baskets Bamberg (Germany) - basketball 7 Jan, 20:30 Stožice Sports Hall International Indoor Athletics Meeting -athletics 10 Jan, 9:30 Šiška Stadion Park HDD Telemach Olimpija : EV Vienna Capitals (Austria) - hockey 11 Jan, 17:30 Tivoli Hall
HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC VSV (Austria) - hockey 16 Jan, 19:15 Tivoli Hall KK Union Olimpija : KK Mega Leks (Serbia) - basketball 17 Jan, 19:00 Stožice Sports Hall KK Union Olimpija : FC Bayern München (Germany) - basketball 20 Jan, 20:30 Stožice Sports Hall
The Land of Ice 4 Nov - 28 Feb, 12:00 - 21:00 Vodno mesto Atlantis (water park) Sculptures, made out of 50 tons of ice were created by eight Slovene and foreign artists.
match between Slovenia's top two hockey clubs, HDD Telemach Olimpija and Acroni Jesenice, and a figure skating show performed by the Lucky Lookers on Ice. Opening hours: 8:30 -22:00 daily.
Ice rink in Trg republike Until 31 Jan Trg republike square A large ice rink, scheduled to stay open until the end of January, was set up in Ljubljana's central Trg republike square. In addition to recreational skating sessions accompanied by a programme of entertainment, it has been hosting hockey matches played by Ljubljana's Premier League club HDD Telemach Olimpija. Ice skates are available for hire. A major highlight in the diverse programme of events hosted by the ice rink is the Ice Fest, organized in collaboration with HDD Telemach Olimpija. The Ice Fest programme includes several EBEL league hockey matches, a national championship
Magic Salsa Festival 15 -18 Jan, 22:00 Grand hotel Union CACIB Ljubljana - International Dog Show 17, 18 Jan Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre Shoah–Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 Jan Križevniška ulica street 1 - 3 Programme by Mini Theatre and Jewish Cultural Centre Ljubljana
Alpe-Adria: Tourism and Leisure Show 28–31 Jan, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
The Alpe-Adria international tourism and leisure show promotes the tourism offerings of Slovenia and other destinations within the AlpeAdria region. Each destination presents its opportunities for leisure activities for diverse types of tourists, from traditional holidaymakers to those with a penchant for adventure travel. Apart from the region's tourist destinations, the show also presents Slovenian culinary delights and wines. It is held simultaneously with the fair of taste GastExpo. Open: 10:00 - 19:00
HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC Orli Znojmo (Czech republic) - hockey 23 Jan, 19:15 Tivoli Hall ACH Volley : Berlin Recycling Volleys (Germany) - volleyball 27 Jan, 19:00 Tivoli Hall HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) - hockey 30 Jan, 19:15 Tivoli Hall RK Krim Mercator : Thüringer HC (Germany) - handball 31 Jan Stožice Sports Hall www.visitljubljana.com 11