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| name                = Slovene Octet
 
| name                = Slovene Octet
 
| localname          = Slovenski oktet
 
| localname          = Slovenski oktet
| street address      = Kulturno društvo Slovenski oktet, Krekov trg 2, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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| street             = Krekov trg 2
| telephone          = 386 (0) 31 610014
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| town                = SI-1000 Ljubljana
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| telephone          = 386 (0) 40 555 262
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| email              = info@slovenski-oktet.si
 
| website            = http://www.slovenski-oktet.si
 
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| managed by          = Kulturno društvo Slovenski oktet
 
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| name                = Jože Vidic
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| telephone          = 386 (0) 31 610 014
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The [[Slovene Octet]] was established in [[established::1951]] under the initiative of the [[Slovene Emigrant Association]], which aimed to strengthen links between Slovenia and the Slovene community in the USA. Around 30 singers, many of them acclaimed opera and concert singers, have interpreted compositions of all music periods for the group. The Octet was one of the best-known Yugoslav choral groups and toured France, Belgium, Norway, Austria and Italy in the 1950s. Later it also performed in North and South America, Australia, China, Japan and Angola. Since 1996, when the Slovene Octet was reformed with new singers, it has performed more than 100 concerts in Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Bosnia, Macedonia and Bulgaria. Since 2000 Dr Mirko Cuderman has been its Artistic Director.
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The [[Slovene Octet]] was established in [[established::1951]] under the initiative of the [[Slovene Emigrant Association]]. The octet was one of the best-known Yugoslav choral groups and toured to France, Belgium, Norway, Austria and Italy in the 1950s. Later it also performed in North and South America, Australia, China, Japan and Angola. The octet is best known for its interpretation of the adaptations of Slovene folk music.
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Slovenski oktet was founded on the initiative of Slovene emigrants in the USA, who wanted – having lived in a foreign land - their Slovene consciousness to be strengthened and ennobled by native Slovene song from »the old place«. On 27th September 1951, a famous audition took place in the premises of Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra in Ljubljana, after a tender had been put out by Ministry of Culture in cooperation with Slovene Emigration Association (Slovenska izseljeniška matica).
 
 
A commission in charge confirmed the members of the ensemble, who most nobly sang one of the most simple and yet famous folk songs »Pri farni cerkvici« (»At the parish Church«).
 
  
Janez Lipušček & Gašper Dermota, Marij Kogoj & Božo Grošelj, Roman Petrovčič & Tone Kozlevčar and Tone Petrovčič & Artur Šulc – together with their first artistic director, Janez Bole – founded a new landmark of Slovene singing culture.
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==Background==
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The [[Slovene Octet]] was founded on the initiative of Slovene emigrants in the USA, who wanted – after having lived in a foreign land – their Slovene consciousness to be strengthened and ennobled by native Slovene songs. On 27 September 1951, 8 male singers ([[Janez Lipušček]], [[Gašper Dermota]], [[Marij Kogoj]], [[Božo Grošelj]], [[Roman Petrovčič]], [[Tone Kozlevčar]], [[Tone Petrovčič]], and [[Artur Šulc]]) were chosen at a demanding audition, after a tender had been put out by the then [[Ministry of Culture]] in cooperation with the [[Slovene Emigrant Association]]. In its over 50-year-mission more than 40 singers (also some notable Slovene opera singers) have participated in the octet. The artistic leaders of the octet have been: [[Janez Bole]] (1951–1957), [[Valens Vodušek]] (1957–1972), [[Darijan Božič]] (1972–1974), [[Anton Nanut]] (1974–1999) and [[Mirko Cuderman]] (2000–2008).
  
In its over 50-year-mission Slovenski oktet has risen Slovene singing culture to new heights and has brought it to all five continents of the world, with love and devotion. More than forty singers have participated in the octet so far and every one of them shared a strong feeling of moral responsability towards the name of the ensemble they represented, and a feeling of great pride – coming forth from a sense of belonging to Slovenski oktet.
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An important milestone for the Slovene Octet was when the entire group of singers changed in 1991. The octet rejuvenated and started a new path, remaining faithful to the tradition. In 1996, the Slovene Octet took a new road with an important reorganisation of the ensemble. At that time the octet was also legally founded and named the Cultural Society Slovene Octet. Their 50th anniversary concert was composed of the most known songs which have brought the octet its world-wide fame.  
  
Slovenski oktet has had more than 5,000 concerts in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America and Australia, as well as at home - in Slovenia, and among the Slovenes in Italy and Austria. They have recorded an enviable number of records and CDs, as well as several TV programmes and films. In 1957 they were awarded The France Prešeren Prise, in 1964 A Reward of France Prešeren Foundation, 1966 A National Certificate of Merits and in 1996 A Gold Medal of Honor and Freedom of Republic Slovenia.
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The Slovene Octet has received numerous awards including: the [[Prešeren Award and Prešeren Foundation Awards|Prešeren Award]] (1957), the [[Prešeren Award and Prešeren Foundation Awards|Prešeren Foundation Award]] (1964), A National Certificate of Merits (1966), the award by the [[Society of Slovene Composers]] (1971), the Drabosnjakova Award (1975), the Orlando Di Lasso Award (1984), and a Gold Medal of Honour and Freedom of the Republic Slovenia (1996). In 2007 the book ''Slovenski oktet'' [Slovene Octet] by [[Boris Pangerc]] was published as an overview of the octet's activity over the years.
  
The present members of Slovenski oktet have been continuing splendid ensemble tradition and have been making efforts to keep their high quality singing and octet’s immense popularity among large audiences, who love Slovene song and harmonic singing in general.
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==Programme==
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Beside folk and folkish songs from all over the world, the Slovene Octet's repertory has always consisted of a variety of Slovene and Yugoslav songs, as well as classical choir material from the Renaissance to contemporary authors. It is well known that the ensemble has always learned some special programme related to the music of the country that was about to host them.  
  
In 1996, Slovenski oktet took a new road with an important reorganization of the ensemble. At that time the octet was also legally founded and named Kulturno društvo Slovenski oktet (Cultural Society Slovenian Octet). In the year 2000, dr.Mirko Cuderman became artistic director of the ensemble.
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The octet has recorded an enviable number of records, cassette tapes and CDs, as well as several TV programmes and movies.
  
In the season that has brought us a new CD, Slovenski oktet has – again – often been a guest on numerous concert stages at home, as well as worldwide. Especially at home, the octet experienced a grateful embrace of their most loyal audience, which is a great joy and invaluable stimulus for the young members of Slovenski oktet.  
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==International cooperation==
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The Slovene Octet performs at all important music festivals and its activities have brought its members to all 5 continents of the world. The octet has held more than 5,000 concerts in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, as well as at home – in Slovenia, and among the Slovenes of Italy and Austria. Especially resounding was the octet's collaboration with famous Swedish tenor Nicolai Gedda with whom they recorded an LP. They have most recently toured to England, Uruguay, and Argentina.  
  
  
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.slovenski-oktet.si/en/default.asp Slovene Octet website] (in English and Slovenian)
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[[Category:Music]]
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[[Category:Music groups, ensembles and orchestras]]
 
[[Category:Choral music]]
 
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The Slovene Octet was established in 1951 under the initiative of the Slovene Emigrant Association. The octet was one of the best-known Yugoslav choral groups and toured to France, Belgium, Norway, Austria and Italy in the 1950s. Later it also performed in North and South America, Australia, China, Japan and Angola. The octet is best known for its interpretation of the adaptations of Slovene folk music.



Background

The Slovene Octet was founded on the initiative of Slovene emigrants in the USA, who wanted – after having lived in a foreign land – their Slovene consciousness to be strengthened and ennobled by native Slovene songs. On 27 September 1951, 8 male singers (Janez Lipušček, Gašper Dermota, Marij Kogoj, Božo Grošelj, Roman Petrovčič, Tone Kozlevčar, Tone Petrovčič, and Artur Šulc) were chosen at a demanding audition, after a tender had been put out by the then Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Slovene Emigrant Association. In its over 50-year-mission more than 40 singers (also some notable Slovene opera singers) have participated in the octet. The artistic leaders of the octet have been: Janez Bole (1951–1957), Valens Vodušek (1957–1972), Darijan Božič (1972–1974), Anton Nanut (1974–1999) and Mirko Cuderman (2000–2008).

An important milestone for the Slovene Octet was when the entire group of singers changed in 1991. The octet rejuvenated and started a new path, remaining faithful to the tradition. In 1996, the Slovene Octet took a new road with an important reorganisation of the ensemble. At that time the octet was also legally founded and named the Cultural Society Slovene Octet. Their 50th anniversary concert was composed of the most known songs which have brought the octet its world-wide fame.

The Slovene Octet has received numerous awards including: the Prešeren Award (1957), the Prešeren Foundation Award (1964), A National Certificate of Merits (1966), the award by the Society of Slovene Composers (1971), the Drabosnjakova Award (1975), the Orlando Di Lasso Award (1984), and a Gold Medal of Honour and Freedom of the Republic Slovenia (1996). In 2007 the book Slovenski oktet [Slovene Octet] by Boris Pangerc was published as an overview of the octet's activity over the years.

Programme

Beside folk and folkish songs from all over the world, the Slovene Octet's repertory has always consisted of a variety of Slovene and Yugoslav songs, as well as classical choir material from the Renaissance to contemporary authors. It is well known that the ensemble has always learned some special programme related to the music of the country that was about to host them.

The octet has recorded an enviable number of records, cassette tapes and CDs, as well as several TV programmes and movies.

International cooperation

The Slovene Octet performs at all important music festivals and its activities have brought its members to all 5 continents of the world. The octet has held more than 5,000 concerts in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Australia, as well as at home – in Slovenia, and among the Slovenes of Italy and Austria. Especially resounding was the octet's collaboration with famous Swedish tenor Nicolai Gedda with whom they recorded an LP. They have most recently toured to England, Uruguay, and Argentina.


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