Festivals & events

Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich

As promised in my last post, here is a video clip of Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich. The clip was taken a couple of days ago at Christmas – New Year’s Concert of KUD “Moreska”, from Korcula. The conductor was Alen Krajancic. “Waltz No. 2” is part of Shostakovich’s …

U se vrime godisca – Croatian Christmas Carol

This video clip of traditional Croatian Christmas Carol ‘U se vrime godisca’ was taken last night at Christmas – New Year’s Concert of KUD “Moreska”, from Korcula. The conductor was Goran Milosevic. According to Dr. Miho Demovic, this well known and popular Croatian Christmas carol might be from 12th century …

Christmas Concert by HGD SV.Cecilija, Korcula

For all of you who could not make last night to Dom Kulture, Korcula, for Christmas Concert by HGD SV.Cecilija from Korcula, here is small video clip of my favorite potpourri (includes Black Bottom Stomp, Hello Dolly and Yes Sir, That’s My Baby songs). The conductor was Velebit Versic – …

Korcula’s first triathlon race series

Korcula island, arguably the world’s most stunning Triathlon destination and home to the Marco Polo Challenge 2011. The event will see professional and amateur racers competing in one of the most beautiful settings on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast – racing through rich pine forests, the ancient city centre and the crystal …

Martinovo Lito – Klapa Singing Festival in Korcula

The traditional Klapa Singing Festival Martinovo Lito’ will be held again this year in Korcula. Festival will take place on Saturday, 13th of November 2010 at 8 pm in Dom Kulture, Korcula. The festival will include following klapa singers : Klapa SUFIT from Split, Klapa KUMPANJI from Blato, Klapa TIRAMOL …

Tabor Film Festival – mirror in Korcula

Tabor Film Festival jedini je međunarodni festival kratkog filma u Hvatskoj koji je u lipnju 2010. dozivio svoje 8. izdanje. Festival je natjecateljskog karaktera i prihvaca pod svoje okrilje sve vrste filmova (igrane, dokumentarne, animirane, eksperimentalne…) u trajanju do 30 minuta, a o najboljim međunarodnim i domacim filmovima odlucuju svake …

Moreska performed by HGD Sv.Cecilija from Korcula

As part of celebration of Sveti Todor’s (Saint Theodor) day – the saint patron and protector of Korcula, Moreska was performed last night in Korcula Town. Here is small video clip of introduction part of the dance, showing Red and Black King in conversation seconds before the battle: stream provider=video …

Good Friday in Korcula

If you happened to be in Korcula� on Good Friday, don’t miss the opportunity to see Korcula’s Good Friday Church Procession, traditionally held in and around Korcula Old Town�on Good Friday. The procession will start at 6 pm from Cathedral Sveti Marko, located at Pjaca – the Old Town’s main …

Summer Art and Music Festival in Istruga

Some promising, and I must say, ambitious news are coming from organisers of “Festivala Istruga” – The Istruga Bay music and art festival that is planned for Summer 2007. They are promising for this summer’s festival the exciting mixture of music and art performances, light shows, film projections, street + …