This Is Heaven - Slavonic Dance op. 72

This is Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra dedication to brave Ukrainian people who suffer under the brutal Russian invasion. Our musicians performed this beautiful Slavnonic Dance a couple of years ago.

The Slavonic Dances (Czech: Slovanské tance) are a series of 16 orchestral pieces composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1878 and 1886 and published in two sets as Op. 46 and Op. 72 respectively. Originally written for piano four hands, the Slavonic Dances were inspired by Johannes Brahms's own Hungarian Dances and were orchestrated at the request of Dvořák's publisher soon after composition. The pieces, lively and full of national character, were well received at the time and today are considered among the composer's most memorable works, occasionally making appearances in popular culture.

Opus 72: No. 2 (10) in E minor (Starodávný, traditional dance)

Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra

conductor: Nejc Bečan

FLAVTE (FLUTES): Aleksandra Pleterski, Katja Stanovšek, Zarja Hude, Neža Čadež, Manca Teran, Pia Krumpestar, Katjuša Rupnik, Anja Kišek; PIKOLO (PICCOLO) Manca Rozman; OBOE: Pavli Kac Ana Stoshitzky; KLARINETI (CLARINETS): Nadja Drakslar, Uroš Gorenc, Drejc Flajnik, Domen Kos; BAS KLARINET (BASE CLARINET): Jan Šifrer; FAGOTI (BASOONS): Arpad Balazs Piri, Miha Petkovšek; ROGOVI (FRENCH HORNS): Žiga Cesar, Marko Pirc, Miha Lončar, Klever Felicio; TROBENTE: Aleš Klančar, Anžej Remšak, Marko Novak; POZAVNE: Domen Gantar, Žan Škrjanec, Filip Istenič; EVFONIJ: Nina Tajč; TUBA: Tilen Oblak; TOLKALA: Dan Ažman Pistotnik, Domen Blaznik, Vid Ušeničnik, Miha Ogris: KLAVIR (PIANO): Monika Podlogar, Rok Zupanc, Katja Jerič, Ana Maria Beguš; VIOLINE 1 (FIRST VIOLINS): Nejc Avbelj, Neža Capuder, Peter Jud, Oskar Longyka, Klavdija Jarc Bezlaj, Mojca Batič, Ajda Porenta, Dora Rakar, Tina Zajec, Neža Piry, Katarina Miklavčič, Evita Oberžan, Domen Lorenz; VIOLINE 2 (SECOND VIOLINS): Uroš Bičanin, Matija Udovič, Tjaša Gorjanc, Nina Pečar, Klara Gruden, Daniel Perez Tujillo, Laura Bartelj, Tonka Pogačnik, Eva Dukarič, Ana Marija Lazari, Vivijana Rogina; VIOLE (VIOLAS): Špela Pirnat, Neža Papler, Anuša Plesničar, Vanja Kojić, Jurij Gracej, Neža Sečnik, Hana Lavrinc, Anita Gnamuš, Urša Žun, Martin Kokošinek; VIOLONČELA (CELLOS): Urh Mrak, Arslan Hamidulin, Lucija Rupert, Alenka Piotrowicz, Katarina Kozjek, Nika Vremšak, Klara Pahor, Katarina Minatti, Ana Zupan; KONTRABASI (DOUBLE BASSES): Grega Rus, Todor Markovič, Andrej Kašič, Gašper Livk, Joana Gonzales Subira, Arthur Piotrowicz; HARFA (HARPS): Urša Rihtaršič Ajda Krišelj; SAKSOFONI (SAXOFONES): Gal Grobovšek, Urša Uršič, Manca Krivec; BAS KITARA/KITARA (BASS GUITAR / GUITAR): Luka Štibelj, Urh Zupan, Rok Klančar, Karim Zajec; HARMONIKA (ACCORDEON): Ana Lombar
Concert and broadcast director: Primož Zevnik

[marccollins]

Oh for an end to this pandemic and the war in Ukraine!!! Can we not realize our true capacity as human beings??? Just listen to this incredible music played by these wonderful young people. Oh for the day when Maestro Becan will lead a new youth orchestra into celebrating all that is good.

[patriciasmith]

I live in the UK. The most brilliant youth orchestra i have ever heard. Keep playing.

[JDS]

Again, outstanding performance by one of the greatest youth orchestras in the world! Long live the Gimnazija Kranj S O

[juanascensor]

Muy bella obra y bella interpretación. 👏👏👏. Muchas gracias 🙏.🇺🇦

[JOSIANEDEVEILLON]

💗💗💗💗💗Splendid !!!! THANKS !!! from COTE D AZUR

[rolandlundh]

Jag blir glad och berörd när jag hör och ser er orkester! Lycka till!

[susanarossi]

Una bellísima Obra de Dvorak, interpretada por jóvenes músicos y un gran Director!!

[johnhazelgrove]

Thrilled to see a new posting of Maestro Becan and this extraordinary orchestra - i so wish they were all performing together again... Thoughts and Prayers for Ukraine <3

[bird]

During my college years, I used to listen to this music when I studied and did my homeworks. Nowadays, it reminds me of those times.

[sbcap]

Do so enjoy watching the musicians swing and sway with the music. Bravo all!

[marccheban]

There is no conductor IN THE WORLD like this movement of his hands is a gesture of Love for his family of musicians.

[frankfiello]

Wonderful, a big thank you to all involved.

[kennethpack]

Outstanding, love this bunch of talented youngsters, they are really great...

[richardblocher]

Amazingly Beautiful Sounds. Thank you for sharing.

[spencersmith]

Such a beautiful piece…Dvorak was a master.

[christinemariadebski]

Thank you for this very beautiful music which transports us to the depths of enchanting nature

[artgf.Veneri]

Un pezzo stupendo, potente e malinconico allo stesso tempo; bella esecuzione.

[rosavignolo]

Hola bonita la canción a la luna porque ella siempre está Vestida de blanco vestida de novia enamorando al poeta que busca alcanzar la gloria Buen día Ucrania a pesar de todo Saludos Rosa Vignolo Uruguay

[delzworld]

When listening to this superbly played piece by Dvorak, I cant help thinking of the Godfather movie theme.

[SejSadiSagradi]

Great performance.

Heroic defence of Russian people in Donbass from the aggression of the loot-thirsty West.