Društvo prijateljev glasbe (The Friends of Music Association)

National Network
Slovenia
Address

Gallusova 2
6000 Koper
Slovenia

Telephone
+38630696512
E-Mail
info@dpgkoper.com
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1963
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The Friends of Music Association (DPG) is a concert agency that organises classical music concert seasons in Koper and surroundings. In collaboration with the Koper music school it organizes also other musical events such as masterclasses, workshops, seminars, summer music schools for young musicians. DPG was established in 1963 and still is the most important organizer of concert activities in the Obalno-kraška region. Although it has no employees and has very low fundings (from local Municipalities, Ministry of culture, sponsors), DPG active members are highly qualified and manage to organize events at professional level with internationally acclaimed musicians.
Mission and Objectives

By organizing and producing events of high quality with an appropriate presentation, our mission is to break the stereotypes and mitigate the apprehensiveness towards artistic events with classical music, as it is an important part of our rich and common heritage. We believe we should be touched by Music, for which it is not necessary to be musical experts. Our events try to offer more than quality in the performance; there is a meaningful content beyond the music, that enriches the soul and might allow shifts in human consciousness.

Main Projects / Activities

The mail DPG activity is to organize the concert cycles "Amabile" and "Vivace". Beside this the association activities include the coproduction of the International Biennial of Contemporary Music Koper and the organization or coproduction of seminars, workshops or master classes for young musicians. The newest project, which will be extended into a summer festival "Musical rests", will include thematic artistic events featuring various arts, science and cuisine in order to join high level culture with relaxing presentation to show the audience the beauty, values and importance of our common cultural property.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We have the know-how with a lot of experiencess in the field of organizing music events. We are open to collaborations.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to share our ideas with related and open-minded organizations in order to realize them together.

Contact (1) Full Name
Helena Filipčič Gardina
Job Title
president
Head of the organisation
Helena Filipčič Gardina
Contact (2) Full Name
Borut Novaković