MUSIC OF ISTRIA GROŽNJAN

This workshop is to present the music of Istria and to explore the possibilities of its application within the context of Croatian folk music.

It is going to contribute to the preservation and development of cultural tradition in Croatian communities around the world and introduce this inspiring part of Croatian cultural legacy to musicians worldwide.

Folk music workshop is divided into three sections:
I. Study of theory - lectures on different topics /musicological field of Croatian folk music
II. Practice - a modern perception of the traditional:
- learning choruses and verses, arrangement and practise of musical back-up
- meeting the musicians
III. Extracurricular activities:
- documentary film shows related to the workshops
- sightseeing tour of Istra
- study visits to museums

We invite all folk music lovers to our workshop headed by top Croatian folkmusicologists and musicians.
This workshop is intended for adults over 17.
Every voice and instrument is most welcome!

For further information, please contact:
Hrvatska matica iseljenika (Croatian Heritage Foundation)
Culture, Education & Sports Dept.
Mrs. Melita Matijeviæ
Trg Stjepana Radiæa 3
10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
tel.++385 1/6115 116, fax ++385 1/6111 522