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#synergy Festival Tour
Rector's PalaceZagreb Soloists & Marija Pavlović
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaLinđo Folklore Ensemble
Tvrđava Revelin DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaMariza
Tvrđava Revelin DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaAndrás Schiff, piano
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaPremiere | Ivana Lovrić Jović: Look How Lokrum Washes Its Teeth
Rezervat Lokrum DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra | Ivan Repušić, Conductor | Nadine Sierra, soprano | Filip Filipović, tenor
ispred Katedrale DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The Croatian Radio and Television Orchestra under the baton of Dubrovnik's favourite maestro Ivan Repušić will lead the opera gala which will, as is tradition, held in front of the Cathedral. They will be joined by promising opera talents - American soprano Nadine Sierra, and tenor Filip Filipović.
Croatian National Theatre of Zagreb | Elena Ferrante: My Brilliant Friend
Park Gradac Liechtensteinov put 3, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The Croatian National Theatre Zagreb will stage an enthralling portrait of Italian society over several decades, the play My Brilliant Friend, based on Elena Ferrante’s novel, in Gradac Park.
Croatian National Theatre of Zagreb | Elena Ferrante: My Brilliant Friend
Park Gradac Liechtensteinov put 3, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The Croatian National Theatre Zagreb will stage an enthralling portrait of Italian society over several decades, the play My Brilliant Friend, based on Elena Ferrante’s novel, in Gradac Park.
Dubrovnik on a Rock of Music
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe Dubrovnik on a Rock of Music programme brings together an exciting members of distinguished orchestras and accomplished soloists, many of whom have achieved notable international success.
Federico García Lorca: Blood Wedding
Rezervat Lokrum DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The highlight of this year’s drama programme is the first staging of F.G. Lorca’s 1933 cult drama Blood Wedding at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The play is directed by the renowned director Franka Perković, while the impressive Festival Drama Ensemble is led by Ksenija Marinković, Jadranka Đokić and Nikša Butijer.
Documentary Premiere | Time of Aretej
Ljetno kino Jadran DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaA Croatian Radiotelevision documentary on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Aretej premiering at the Festival.
Federico García Lorca: Blood Wedding
Rezervat Lokrum DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The highlight of this year’s drama programme is the first staging of F.G. Lorca’s 1933 cult drama Blood Wedding at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The play is directed by the renowned director Franka Perković, while the impressive Festival Drama Ensemble is led by Ksenija Marinković, Jadranka Đokić and Nikša Butijer.
Federico García Lorca: Blood Wedding
Rezervat Lokrum DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The highlight of this year’s drama programme is the first staging of F.G. Lorca’s 1933 cult drama Blood Wedding at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The play is directed by the renowned director Franka Perković, while the impressive Festival Drama Ensemble is led by Ksenija Marinković, Jadranka Đokić and Nikša Butijer.
LINĐO Folklore Ensemble
Park Gradac Liechtensteinov put 3, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The Linđo Folklore Ensemble has won an impressive number of accolades and awards. From 1967, they have performed on a regular basis at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Appearing extensively at home and abroad, the Ensemble has been a successful promoter of not only Dubrovnik but also Croatia.
Federico García Lorca: Blood Wedding
Rezervat Lokrum DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The highlight of this year’s drama programme is the first staging of F.G. Lorca’s 1933 cult drama Blood Wedding at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The play is directed by the renowned director Franka Perković, while the impressive Festival Drama Ensemble is led by Ksenija Marinković, Jadranka Đokić and Nikša Butijer.
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra | Dawid Runtz, conductor | Lucija Stilinović, flute | Veronika Ćiković, harp
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by the young Polish maestro Dawid Runtz. Joining them for the evening's concert are Lucija Stilinović on the flute and Veronika Ćiković on the harp.
Federico García Lorca: Blood Wedding
Rezervat Lokrum DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The highlight of this year’s drama programme is the first staging of F.G. Lorca’s 1933 cult drama Blood Wedding at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. The play is directed by the renowned director Franka Perković, while the impressive Festival Drama Ensemble is led by Ksenija Marinković, Jadranka Đokić and Nikša Butijer.
Lero Student Theatre: Ladies’ Park
Lazareti Ulica Frana Supila 8, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lero are a traditional part of the 73rd Festival programme. The play "Ladies’ Park", directed and dramatized by Davor Mojaš, will be performed on 15 August and 16 August in the Lazareti.
Lero Student Theatre: Ladies’ Park
Lazareti Ulica Frana Supila 8, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lero are a traditional part of the 73rd Festival programme. The play "Ladies’ Park", directed and dramatized by Davor Mojaš, will be performed on 15 August and 16 August in the Lazareti.
Arnab Bhattacharya, sarod
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaSunčana Škrinjarić: The Enchanted Forest
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)This season, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival will premiere The Enchanted Forest, a musical stage piece for children based on eponymous novel by Sunčana Škrinjarić.
Miloš Karadaglić, guitar
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaCelebrated guitarist and Decca and Deutsche Grammophon’s blockbuster, Miloš Karadaglić, will perform the works by Sor, Bach, Albéniz, Villa-Lobos and Duplessy at the Rector’s Palace in a music programme entitled “Homage to Segovia”.
Sunčana Škrinjarić: The Enchanted Forest
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)This season, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival will premiere The Enchanted Forest, a musical stage piece for children based on eponymous novel by Sunčana Škrinjarić.
Sunčana Škrinjarić: The Enchanted Forest
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)This season, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival will premiere The Enchanted Forest, a musical stage piece for children based on eponymous novel by Sunčana Škrinjarić.
Antiphonus Vocal Ensemble
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaClaudio Monteverdi’s magnificent Vespro della beata Vergine from 1610, performed by the Antiphonus Vocal Ensemble, will evoke the Baroque, pre-earthquake splendour of Dubrovnik.
Alena Baeva, violin | Vadym Kholodenko, piano
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe Van Cliburn International Piano Competition laureate Vadym Kholodenko will perform with Russian violinist Alena Baeva, whose career is best portrayed by the instruments she plays on, a 1738 Guarneri del Gesu.
Liber Statutorum Civitatis Ragusii
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaIn an intriguing scene form, the Festival Drama Ensemble along with any interested citizens will stage a depiction of how the Statute was made and how it lived along with the community to which it belongs, and how it reflected the Dubrovnik Republic mythos.
Vadym Kholodenko, piano
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe Van Cliburn International Piano Competition laureate, who regularly performs on world’s most prestigious stages, Vadym Kholodenko will perform in the Rector's Palace atrium as part of the 73rd Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Evening in Honor of Milan Milišić
Umjetnička škola Luke Sorkočevića DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)An evening dedicated to the poet Milan Milišić will be held in the Sorkočević Summer Villa as part of the 73rd Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
Documentary | 80 Years of Radio Dubrovnik
Ljetno kino Slavica DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe deep and profound mark Radio Dubrovnik left on Dubrovnik and its people are explored in the Vedran Benić documentary 80 years of Radio Dubrovnik.
LINĐO Folklore Ensemble
Park Gradac Liechtensteinov put 3, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The Linđo Folklore Ensemble has won an impressive number of accolades and awards. From 1967, they have performed on a regular basis at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. Appearing extensively at home and abroad, the Ensemble has been a successful promoter of not only Dubrovnik but also Croatia.
Roman Simović | violin
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaRoman Simović returns to the Dubrovnik Summer Festival with an exciting programme − Eugène Ysaÿe’s sonatas for solo violin.
Fazil Say | piano
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaFor more than 25 years, Fazıl Say has been winning over crowds and critics alike with his piano mastery, and this year Festival audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy it at a unique concert at the Rector's Palace.
Ivan Salečić: Lion House
Ljevaonica pod Minčetom Ul. Ispod Minčete 9, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lion House portrays Dubrovnik as a place where burdened history and burlesque transition clash. It is based on Ivan Salečić’s debut novel ‘Lion House’, in which the author intertwines two stories about Dubrovnik’s present and past, focusing on the Gundulić family history.
Ivan Salečić: Lion House
Ljevaonica pod Minčetom Ul. Ispod Minčete 9, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lion House portrays Dubrovnik as a place where burdened history and burlesque transition clash. It is based on Ivan Salečić’s debut novel ‘Lion House’, in which the author intertwines two stories about Dubrovnik’s present and past, focusing on the Gundulić family history.
Ivan Salečić: Lion House
Ljevaonica pod Minčetom Ul. Ispod Minčete 9, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lion House portrays Dubrovnik as a place where burdened history and burlesque transition clash. It is based on Ivan Salečić’s debut novel ‘Lion House’, in which the author intertwines two stories about Dubrovnik’s present and past, focusing on the Gundulić family history.
Ivan Salečić: Lion House
Ljevaonica pod Minčetom Ul. Ispod Minčete 9, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lion House portrays Dubrovnik as a place where burdened history and burlesque transition clash. It is based on Ivan Salečić’s debut novel ‘Lion House’, in which the author intertwines two stories about Dubrovnik’s present and past, focusing on the Gundulić family history.
Zagreb Quartet | Žarko Perišić, bassoon | Milan Milošević, clarinet
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe Zagreb String Quartet, made up by first violin Martin Krpan, second violin Davor Philips, Hrvoje Philips on viola and Martin Jordan on the cello will be performing at the 73rd Festival along with guest musicians Žarko Perišić playing the bassoon and Milan Milošević the clarinet.
PULA FILM FESTIVAL | Award Winning Croatian Film
Ljetno kino Jadran DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThe traditional screening of the award-winning feature film from the most recent edition of the most important Croatian film festival, Pula Film Fest, will be brought by the Dubrovnik Summer Festival in collaboration with Dubrovnik Cinemas and Pula Film Fest.
Croatian National Theatre Zagreb Ballet | Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice
Park Gradac Liechtensteinov put 3, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)The Croatian National Theatre Zagreb will perform “Pride and Prejudice” on the stage in Gradac Park. This ballet piece based on Jane Austen’s eponymous cult classic is choreographed and directed by the distinguished contemporary ballet choreographer, Leo Mujić.
Lovers
Ispred crkve sv. Jakova DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lovers, one of the Dubrovnik’s best-known prose comedies of the 17th century, will be the first Festival drama premiere this year.
Lovers
Ispred crkve sv. Jakova DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lovers, one of the Dubrovnik’s best-known prose comedies of the 17th century, will be the first Festival drama premiere this year.
Lovers
Ispred crkve sv. Jakova DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lovers, one of the Dubrovnik’s best-known prose comedies of the 17th century, will be the first Festival drama premiere this year.
Behind the Stage | Public Presentation: NINA PEROVIĆ
Atrij palače Sponza DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaAs part of a two-week residency programme with the #synergy project, chosen composers will present themselves and their work to local communities.
Lovers
Ispred crkve sv. Jakova DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Lovers, one of the Dubrovnik’s best-known prose comedies of the 17th century, will be the first Festival drama premiere this year.
Lovro Pogorelić | piano
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaSince he was a seventeen-year-old, pianist Lovro Pogorelich has been holding concerts worldwide, achieving pianistic creations of convincing strength and undeniable individuality, and now, he will be performing the rare original version of Liszt’s Transcedental Études for the Festival audience.
Cory Henry
Park Gradac Liechtensteinov put 3, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)Grammy winner, keyboard & organ virtuoso, producer and multi-instrumentalist with four 2022 Grammy nominations, Cory Henry, will perform in Gradac Park at 73rd Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
William Shakespeare: Hamlet
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)William Shakespeare: Hamlet
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)One of W. Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, “Hamlet” directed by Paolo Magelli and performed by the Festival Drama Ensemble, will be played at the mythical Lovrjenac fortress from 13 July to 16 July. The play premiered at the 70th Dubrovnik Summer Festival and has won the Golden Studio award (2019/2020) in the category of best play and the category of best theatre actor which was awarded to Frano Mašković for the role of Hamlet. The play is subtitled in English.
William Shakespeare: Hamlet
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)One of W. Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, “Hamlet” directed by Paolo Magelli and performed by the Festival Drama Ensemble, will be played at the mythical Lovrjenac fortress from 13 July to 16 July. The play premiered at the 70th Dubrovnik Summer Festival and has won the Golden Studio award (2019/2020) in the category of best play and the category of best theatre actor which was awarded to Frano Mašković for the role of Hamlet. The play is subtitled in English.
Behind the Stage | Public Presentation: ARDIAN HALIMI
Atrij palače Sponza DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaAs part of a two-week residency programme with the #synergy project, chosen composers will present themselves and their work to local communities.
William Shakespeare: Hamlet
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)One of W. Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, “Hamlet” directed by Paolo Magelli and performed by the Festival Drama Ensemble, will be played at the mythical Lovrjenac fortress from 13 July to 16 July. The play premiered at the 70th Dubrovnik Summer Festival and has won the Golden Studio award (2019/2020) in the category of best play and the category of best theatre actor which was awarded to Frano Mašković for the role of Hamlet. The play is subtitled in English.
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra String Chamber Ensemble | Ivan Hut, Conductor
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaThis season the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra String Chamber Ensemble conducted by Ivan Hut will perform at the Rector's Palace as part of the 73rd Dubrovnik Summer Festival, joined by soloists Franjo Bilić and Lovro Merčep.
William Shakespeare: Hamlet
Tvrđava Lovrjenac Ul. od Tabakarije 29, 20000, Dubrovnik, DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)One of W. Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, “Hamlet” directed by Paolo Magelli and performed by the Festival Drama Ensemble, will be played at the mythical Lovrjenac fortress from 13 July to 16 July.
Exhibition Opening | Izvor Pende: Response
Atrij palače Sponza DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaDubrovnik artist Izvor Pende will present his most recent works - large format abstract oil paintings of strong colouristic expression.
Nuria Rial & Accademia del Piacere
Knežev dvor DUBROVNIK, Dubrovačko - neretvanska županija, HrvatskaRenowned soprano Nuria Rial will unite with the brilliant Fahmi Alqhai along with the widely acclaimed European vaguards of early music - the Accademia del Piacere ensemble, to bring the festival audiences an inspiring fresh music programme.
73rd Dubrovnik Summer Festival Opening Ceremony
Ispred crkve sv. Vlaha Placa, Dubrovnik, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)With the traditional grand ceremony and raising of the Libertas flag to the verses of the Hymn to Liberty the 73rd Dubrovnik Summer Festival will open on Sunday, 10 July at 9pm in front of the St. Blaise’s Church.