The final concert of this year’s International Festival of chamber music Convivium Musicum rounded off in the best possible way the fifth edition of the Festival, as well as the idea behind this unique music festivity in Kragujevac. It was also symbolic – the first jubilee, the fifth year of existence – marked by the Piano Ensemble 5+. This unusual composition consists of five pianists from Serbia: Julija Bal, Jelena Bajic, Jovana Radovanovic, Stevan Spalevic and Nemanja Egeric. They are all excellent artists and pedagogues, and they had numerous and successful performances across Serbia and the world, as well as a large number of awards and recognitions. Their outstanding performance on the piano, as it was announced, was presented in various forms of piano ensembles. This concert completely separated itself from the other concerts of the Festival and the concert offer in Kragujevac. Read More →

The specialty and significance behind the concept of the Festival ensemble Convivium Musicum came to the third concert of the Festival in full glory. The idea of artists, that have not previously performed together, which in just a few days make a full-length program, has proven to be especially interesting to both performers and the audience this time. João Paiva from Portugal – clarinet, Morta Grigaliūnaitė from Lithuania – piano and Filip Tomic from Serbia – cello, have proven that great professionalism always results in an exceptional concert. These young artists have long proven themselves as top soloists. At last night’s concert, they demonstrated the power of chamber music – the power of communication between artists and instruments, and simultaneously highlighting each instrument separately. Read More →

The second evening of the 2018 Festival marked the performance of the Banja Luka trio consisting of three artists: Marija Pilipovic – flute, Yeon Ju Jeong – violin and Biljana Jasic Radovanović – piano. These three artists, from different cities and countries (Zagreb, Seoul and Banja Luka), founded their trio in 2014 and have been actively performing throughout the region since then. Each of them brought to this ensemble many years of performing experience (both solo and in various chamber ensembles). The University Gallery was an ideal place for a gentle sound of piano, flute and violin, as well as for the program that these ladies chose for numerous Kragujevac’s audience. Read More →

The first jubilee, and fifth in a row, the International Chamber Music Festival Convivium Musicum was officially opened last night on the scene of the Theatre for children Kragujevac. Due to the year of this little jubilee, the atmosphere was, it seems, especially festive. On behalf of the Citizens’ Association “CONVIVIUM MUSICUM”, Jovana Radovanovic, the president of the Association and the Festival Manager, addressed the audience, and on behalf of the City of Kragujevac – Aleksandar Stain, assistant to mayor for internal and international cooperation. After warm and encouraging words, visitors had the opportunity to see a short film about the Festival itself and its development in the past five years. Read More →

5th International festival of chamber music Convivium Musicum ends on September 28th, 2018. We will complete the great five years of existence with the performance of the Piano Ensemble 5+.
Piano Ensemble 5+ consists of five pianists from Serbia: Julija Bal, Jelena Bajic, Jovana Radovanovic, Stevan Spalevic and Nemanja Egeric. These exceptional young artists already have rich and successful performing career, filed with cooperation with top and renowned musicians, performances across Serbia and the world, as well as a large number of awards and recognitions. Their extraordinary piano skills will be presented in various forms of piano ensembles, at a concert that differs in concept from the others. Read More →

For the third year in a row, the Kragujevac audience will hear the chamber ensemble that we always present with a special dose of pride. On Thursday, September 27th, our Festival ensemble Convivium Musicum ensemble will perform.

We remain faithful to the idea of premiering an ensemble whose members have not performed together so far. Extraordinary artists are gathering special for this occasion and performing works ordered by our artistic director. Every year, young musicians display the superb skills and professionalism needed to play a concert, prepared in a short time, and at a very high performing and artistic level. Read More →

After quartet at the opening of the Festival, audience in Kragujevac will have the opportunity, at the second night of the event, to listen to chamber trio consisting of violin, flute and piano. On Wednesday, September 26th, the Banja Luka Trio will present itself on the stage.
Chamber anasmbl Banja Luka trio exists since 2014 and consists of Yeon Ju Jeong – violin, Marija Pilipović – flute and Biljana Jašić Radovanović – piano. Read More →

On Tuesday, September 25th, the 5th International Festival of Chamber Music Convivium Musicum starts. The Jubilee edition of the Festival will open an attractive sound of saxophone and temperament performance of Quattro Temperamenti ensemble.
Members of chamber ensemble Quattro Temperamenti are: Srdjan Paunovic – soprano saxophone, Nikola Macura – alto saxophone, Lovro Livajic – tenor saxophone and Filip Orlovic – baritone saxophone. All four were educated by famous professors of saxophone Gordan Tudor and Gabriel Bunford, while as quartet they gathered in the class of Timea Kalmar. Read More →