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03-Oct-2008
World Premiere of Bandoneon Concerto, Cavtat – Croatiaby Rob Howard |
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 During the second `Epidaurus Festival` in beautiful Cavtat, accordion virtuoso Miran Vaupotic premiered with known Zagreb soloists the ‘Epidaurus Concerto’ for bandonen and string orchestra, by Croatian composer Damir Buzleta. This is the first bandoneon concerto in the history of Croatian music. The performance was a great success, with inspired playing from both soloist and ensemble. The concerto consists of three movements.The first describes passengers and lovers of Dubrovnik in the late hours, the second movement brings an impression of Dubrovnik at dawn, and the third is a vivacious dance-like play where a wonderful mixture of tango rhythm and a Mediterranean charm is interlaced and described. Damir Buzleta, born in 1958 in Pula, learned music very early, taking up the accordion. He participated in many competitions and festivals in Croatia and abroad, winning many awards. In 1978 he started to compose, and his first composition was called ‘Sketches’. He studied composition with eminent Croatian composer Zlatic, and also took up conducting. His works are mainly written for accordion and for accordion orchestra. Bužleta also organizes master classes for accordion. Ancient remains, Renaissance palaces and villas make up the historical nucleus of Cavtat, a town south of Dubrovnik. In ancient times it was known as Epidaurum, and today is the tourist and cultural center of Konavle, the southernmost region of Croatia. For further information email: artagent.vjeran@hi.t-com.hr |