In commemoration of Grieg’s life and work 100 years after he passed away, the Royal Norwegian Embassy arranged an evening devoted to his legacy. The Norwegian Ambassador to Bosnia and Hercegovina, H.E. Mr. Jan Braathu, and Bosnian musicologist Mr. Mirsad Pinjo of the Sarajevo Academy of Music opened the concert with introductory remarks on Grieg’s place in the history of Norwegian and European music. The Norwegian ambassador presented Grieg in a Norwegian perspective, focusing on his depiction of Norwegian musical traditions and nature through his music. Mr. Pinjo placing Grieg in a global perspective, as a student of European music and a representative of the development of national schools of music throughout Europe in the 19th century.
Conductor Dario Vučić had arranged the musical program for the evening. Together with the “Kamerni Orchestra – 2007– Sarajevo”, soprano Melisa Hajrulahović and pianist Višnja Bakalar, Vučić created a varied and exciting program. The concert opened with a beautiful rendition of, “Solveig’s Song” featuring soprano Hajrulahović. Pianist Bakalar performed a “mini” grand piano concert of three of the composer’s “Lyrical Pieces.” The final part of the musical program was “Holberg’s Suite op. 40,” played by the “Kamerni orchestra – 2007 – Sarajevo.” By the sound of the loud applause and verbal appreciation, it was clear that the audience had found the music both stimulating and joyful, and many expressed wishes to hear more.
The Bosniak Institute, a former Ottoman-era bath house, was chosen as a venue for its central location, initimate auditorium and fine acoustics. When attendance surpassed the 120 seats, additional chairs were brought in and the audience was estimated to number 150 people by the time the show began.
As a sign of gratitude and appreciation from the Norwgian side, the conductor Dario Vučić and Mr. Mirza Pinjo, both received enchased Grieg- posters for their participation in ensuring an evening of knowledge and fine music.
Below you can read and see the following:
Speech – Ambassador of Norway, H.E. Mr. Jan Braathu English English Bosnian
Speech – Mr. Mirza Pinjo English Bosnian
Speech – Mr. Mirza Pinjo English English Bosnian
Speech – Mr. Mirza Pinjo English Bosnian
English Bosnian
Speech – Mr. Mirza Pinjo English Bosnian
overview– Grieg concerts in Bosnia (1924 – 2003).
Program for the evening, English Bosnian
Speech – Mr. Mirza Pinjo English Bosnian
overview– Grieg concerts in Bosnia (1924 – 2003).
Program for the evening, Booklet
English Bosnian
Speech – Mr. Mirza Pinjo English Bosnian
overview– Grieg concerts in Bosnia (1924 – 2003).
Program for the evening, Booklet
Concert poster