DANCE CONCERT
In 2024, the LADO Ensemble will celebrate a remarkable milestone, marking 75 years of artistic excellence. At the heart of this enduring success are the dedicated artists – dancers, singers, and musicians – whose precision, skill, and passion illuminate the rich intangible cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia.
The LADO Ensemble concert dance will showcase iconic pieces such as Valpovačko kolo and Linđo by Zvonimir Ljevaković. Alongside these classics, the concert will feature two renowned pieces from the Dinaric folklore, offering a glimpse into the dances, customs, and songs of western Herzegovina with works such as Kamen goro prozeleni rano by Vidoslav Bagur and Lički plesovi by Ivan Ivančan, Ph.D. Audiences will once again be enchanted by the lively songs, dances, and vibrant folk costumes from Baranja, highlighted by Ej, sviraj Pavo by Krunoslav Šokac. Additionally, the Alpine folklore will be represented by a captivating dance duet from Zagorje, choreographed by Senka Jurina. The musical intermezzo will showcase the enchanting melodies of Međimurje, including Da bi se zrušile te legradske gore and Božakov čardaš from Zelina, arranged by Alan Kanski. Energetic female dances and songs from the islands of the Šibenik region will further captivate the audience. Finally, the concert will conclude with the lively choreography of Podravski svati by Ivan Ivančan, Ph.D.
With the resonant echoes of the cimbal, mih, lijerica, and dangubica, the spirited melodies of Dinaric songs, silent kolo dances, and energetic female songs from the Dalmatian region, as well as a plethora of Šokac songs and dances from Baranja, accompanied by tambourines and bagpipes, the LADO Ensemble will open the treasury of vibrant folk costumes and dances from different Croatian regions and countries where the Croats reside, emphasizing the richness of dance, movement, language, and sound.
Once again, through its choreographies, along with outstanding artistic interpretations and achievements, the LADO Ensemble remains a beacon of traditional Croatian culture and a faithful guardian of the Croatian identity at home and abroad.
Zrinka Posavec, Artistic Director of the LADO Ensemble
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1. Kamen goro prozeleni rano (11:45)
Choreography and music arrangement: Vidoslav Bagur
2. Valpovačko kolo (5:00)
Choreography: Zvonimir Ljevaković
Music: Božidar Potočnik
3. Dalmatinsko kolo poskočica - Linđo (6:30)
Choreography and musical arrangement: Zvonimir Ljevaković
4. Ej, sviraj Pavo - pjesme i plesovi iz Baranje (9:00)
Choreography: Krunoslav Šokac
Music: Duško Topić
5. Lički plesovi (8:00)
Choreography and music: Ivan Ivančan, Ph.D.
6. Zagorski drmeš (2:45)
Choreography: Senka Jurina
Music arrangement: Zdravko Završki
7. Sa šibenskih otoka (7:00)
Choreography and music arrangement: Ivan Ivančan, Ph.D
8. Da bi se zrušile te legradske gore - Međimurje (3:00)
Music arrangement: Božidar Potočnik
Božakov čardaš- Zelinsko prigorje (2:00)
Music arrangement: Alan Kanski
9. Podravski svati (15:00) WEDDING DANCE FROM THE PODRAVINA REGION
Choreography: Ivan Ivančan
Music: Ivan Ivančan, Ph.D. and Marijan Makar
*The LADO Ensemble reserves the right to change the program
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The LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia is a professional folklore ensemble founded 75 years ago with the task and aim of researching, collecting, artistically arranging, and staging the most beautiful examples of the rich Croatian musical and dance tradition. Its top-notch dancers, who are also exceptional singers, effortlessly switch between a dance ensemble and a representative folk choir, accompanied by 14 excellent musicians who play about eighty traditional and classical instruments. LADO possesses a unique collection of authentic folk costumes of exceptional value and beauty, so each Ensemble concert not only showcases music and dance but also serves as a kind of fashion show featuring authentic traditional Croatian attire. All of this helps us present the wonderful richness and diversity of folk expression from such a small country as Croatia, making LADO unique. Ensemble concerts around the world are met with unanimous enthusiasm from audiences, as well as critical acclaim, regularly placing LADO among the best folk groups in the world.
Dancers/singers: Magdalena Cvitan, Ana Drobina, Jana Franić, Nataša Gluić, Tamara Horvat, Anita Huđek, Tea Jančinec, Doroteja Juratović, Klara Kašnar, Mateja Kovačević Kos, Lucija Lenardić, Irena Matica, Petra Matutinović, Ina Milačić, Kristina Opačić Vrućina, Iva Piler, Ivana Prokop, Maja Putak, Iva Sekula, Sandra Sekula, Tea Stanišak, Helena Štrbac, Pavo Begovac, Matej Gluščić, Boris Harfman, Igor Horvat, Nikola Hrbud, Fin Hrvaćanin, Adrian Josić, Bojan Kavedžija, Antun Leinveber, Filip Lončarić, Nenad Malić, Filip Martinić, Dejan Pilatuš, Goran Sekula, Alen Šušković, Lovro Vešliga, Antonio Vrbanić, Dražen Zovko
Others: Dorian Rupčić, Klara Slatinac
Musicians: Matej Baneković, Saša Dostičić, Branimir Grđan, Mario Hajsok, Goran Hlebec, Mladen Kosovec, Josip Križanić, Bartul Lakotić, Dalibor Paurić, Branimir Ranogajec, Mario Sorić, Mladen Trčak, Stjepan Večković
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DIRECTOR: Ileana Jurin Bakotić
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Zrinka Posavec
CONDUCTOR/MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Jurica Petar Petrač
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR: Alan Kanski
DANCE CAPTAIN: Alen Šušković
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Ina Kostelac
EVENT ORGANIZATION IN CROATIA: Nikola Obad
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING: Vjekoslav Šago
TECHNICAL MANAGER: Tomislav Štrok
SOUND ENGINEER: Matija Auker
HOLDINGS MANAGER: Jasna Dročić
WARDROBE ASSISTANT: Miljenka Lenđel
STAGE HANDS: Karlo Trtanj
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