Classical concert programmes are often built around large-scale forms – symphonies, sonatas, concertos. But there is another world of classical music: the world of short pieces, musical miniatures that last only a few minutes yet are exceptional in their own right.
These are works rarely heard on stage – not because they are of lesser quality, but because they are difficult to place within a conventional concert format. This time, however, they take centre stage. The music will intertwine with lighting effects, the space, and carefully considered dramaturgy. It will be an evening that consciously sidesteps rules, rigidity, and routine, focusing instead on timeless music – yet in a new light. Literally. The pieces will be dramaturgically connected into a whole that is not merely a sequence of miniatures, but an entirely new sonic narrative – one designed to offer a truly special auditory, visual, and emotional experience. Short and brilliant.
This musical story will be brought to life by three outstanding Slovenian musicians with established international careers, all passionate about chamber music and open to the “new”: violinist Matjaž Bogataj, cellist Maruša Turjak Bogataj, and pianist Meta Fajdiga. Since 2017, Matjaž Bogataj has been principal second violin of the Bavarian State Opera Orchestra in Munich, Maruša Turjak Bogataj is the principal cellist of the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, and Meta Fajdiga is a gifted young concert pianist whose international career is already enviable.
Mna3 Trio
Matjaž Bogataj – violin
Maruša Turjak Bogataj – cello
Meta Fajdiga – piano
The author of the text: Jan Krmelj
Šiška is pushing the boundaries of classical – in sound, space, and experience.
(Un)Classical. A new format. A new experience.
This autumn at Kino Šiška, we’re opening a new chapter – the (Un)Classical concert series, which brings classical music into an environment where electricity has so far reigned supreme: Katedrala Hall, Kino Šiška’s main stage.
Over four thematically curated evenings, we’ll give contemporary classical music a space that goes beyond the usual confines of silent halls with velvet chairs. The programmes will be thoughtfully and dramaturgically shaped, enriched with lighting design, visual ambience, and performative layers that engage the listener in a holistic way – not only through the ear, but also through the eye and the sense of space.
(Un)Classical is a bridge between genres, generations, and spaces. For classical audiences, the venue will be a surprise; for Šiška’s regular visitors, the sound will be unexpected; but for all, there will be a shared desire for excellence, fresh interpretation, and a profound experience of music today.
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Artistic director of the concert series: Niko Houška
Organisation: Im.puls art and Kino Šiška
The (Un)Classical concert cycle is co-funded by the Ministry of Culture
