Cantabile Jubilee Christmas in Ljubljana 2024

Symphony Orchestra Cantabile
Marjan Grdadolnik, Conductor
Neža Nahtigal, Concertmaster

Ana Plahutnik, Mezzo-soprano
Estera Stojko, Vocalist
Peter Grdadolnik, Baritone
Luka Vovk, Clarinet

Folk group Gugutke and the Bird Studio Choir

United Youth Choirs
MlPZ GŠ Logatec / MlPZ KUD Adoramus / Church Youth Choir Rovte

The Symphony Orchestra Cantabile marks its 10th anniversary of performances on the stage of the Gallus Hall at Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana with this year’s concert Christmas in Ljubljana 2024. Continuing its tradition as the central holiday concert, this year’s event is dedicated to the memory of composer Avgust Ipavec, recently deceased director and choreographer Henrik Neubauer, and Jože Gregorič, the late parish priest of Brezovica, who passed away a decade ago.

The concert program spans from Tchaikovsky’s timeless The Nutcracker to Gomez’s Ave Maria and music from the animated film The Polar Express, culminating with Krečič’s arrangement of Gruber’s Silent Night. The orchestra will also present the world premiere of an orchestral arrangement of the hymn for the Jubilee Year 2025, which Pope Francis will proclaim the day after the concert in Vatican City.

Joining the exceptional musicians of the Symphony Orchestra Cantabile will be soloists: mezzo-soprano Ana Plahutnik, vocalist Estera Stojko, baritone Peter Grdadolnik, clarinetist Luka Vovk, and members of the united youth choir. In the grand finale, the acclaimed folk ensemble Gugutke, accompanied by the Bird Studio Choir, will transport the audience into the enchanting spirit of the holiday season with arrangements of traditional carols.

The entire program will be conducted by the orchestra’s founder and artistic director, Marjan Grdadolnik.

Join us for this extraordinary concert, where we will bring together the finest talents for an unforgettable musical experience. Together, we’ll create memories to cherish for years to come.

Program:
A. Modic, T. Slakan, M. Krečič, P. I. Tchaikovsky, W. Gomez, J. Rutter, E. Robertson
M. Nahtigal, F. Meneghello, N. Poljanec, F. Gruber