Festival Lent
Kneza Koclja 9, SI-2000 Maribor
Phone386 (0) 2 229 4000
Organised byNarodni dom Maribor
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| − | Established in 1993, the international [[Lent Festival]] is among the largest open-air festivals in Europe and the most massive festival of its kind in Slovenia. Each year it presents around 300 different cultural performances and events on different stages, including various styles of popular music, opera, rock, ballet, jazz, classical music, street theatre, chanson, folklore and revivalist folk, theatre, busking music, events for children, dance performances and musicals, children workshops and also sport events. It is a festival of cacophony of sounds and quantity, easy going festivities and smoky barbecues, but also occasion for quality performances at more hidden intimate venues. | + | Established in [[established::1993]], the international [[Lent Festival]] is among the largest open-air festivals in Europe and the most massive festival of its kind in Slovenia. Each year it presents around 300 different cultural performances and events on different stages, including various styles of popular music, opera, rock, ballet, jazz, classical music, street theatre, chanson, folklore and revivalist folk, theatre, busking music, events for children, dance performances and musicals, children workshops and also sport events. It is a festival of cacophony of sounds and quantity, easy going festivities and smoky barbecues, but also occasion for quality performances at more hidden intimate venues. |
The festival regularly attracts around 500,000 spectators, dispersed during 3-weeks long event at over 23 venues, improvised stages and reshaped old spaces at the banks of the Drava river. | The festival regularly attracts around 500,000 spectators, dispersed during 3-weeks long event at over 23 venues, improvised stages and reshaped old spaces at the banks of the Drava river. | ||
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Among the internationally acclaimed musicians and domestic music groups which performed at Lent were: Ray Charles, James Brown, B.B. King, Cesaria Evora, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Living Colour, Maceo Parker, Alfredo Rodriguez group featuring Tata Guines, Brad Mehldau, Jesus Alemany, Sierra Maestra, Solomon Burke, [[Zlatko Kaučič Kombo]], [[Bratko Bibič & The Madleys]], Paquito D'Rivera, David Sanchez, | Among the internationally acclaimed musicians and domestic music groups which performed at Lent were: Ray Charles, James Brown, B.B. King, Cesaria Evora, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Living Colour, Maceo Parker, Alfredo Rodriguez group featuring Tata Guines, Brad Mehldau, Jesus Alemany, Sierra Maestra, Solomon Burke, [[Zlatko Kaučič Kombo]], [[Bratko Bibič & The Madleys]], Paquito D'Rivera, David Sanchez, | ||
| − | The Festival also includes the Maribor component of the [[Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival]] and stand-up comedy performances by Slovene and Croatian comedians, the Jazzlent and the vivid [[Folkart International Folklore Festival, Maribor]] from which Lent Festival actually evolved itself. | + | The Festival also includes the Maribor component of the [[Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival]] and stand-up comedy performances by Slovene and Croatian comedians, the ''Jazzlent'' and the vivid [[Folkart International Folklore Festival, Maribor]] from which Lent Festival actually evolved itself. |
During past years''' Jazzlent''' stage has gained more attentive and consistent programming with attractive international and domestic musicians. | During past years''' Jazzlent''' stage has gained more attentive and consistent programming with attractive international and domestic musicians. | ||
| − | + | Picked from the list of hundreds of musicians, music groups, and bands the 2010 festival includes [[Kaja Draksler Acropolis Quartet]], Samo Šalamon Trio feat. Michel Godard, Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band, Steve Swallow, James Blood Ulmer Trio Odyssey, Gangbé Brass Band, Fred Wesley & The New JB's, Mahala Raï Banda, Shibusa Shirazu Orchestra. | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 13 June 2010
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Programme
Among the internationally acclaimed musicians and domestic music groups which performed at Lent were: Ray Charles, James Brown, B.B. King, Cesaria Evora, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Living Colour, Maceo Parker, Alfredo Rodriguez group featuring Tata Guines, Brad Mehldau, Jesus Alemany, Sierra Maestra, Solomon Burke, Zlatko Kaučič Kombo, Bratko Bibič & The Madleys, Paquito D'Rivera, David Sanchez,
The Festival also includes the Maribor component of the Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival and stand-up comedy performances by Slovene and Croatian comedians, the Jazzlent and the vivid Folkart International Folklore Festival, Maribor from which Lent Festival actually evolved itself.
During past years Jazzlent stage has gained more attentive and consistent programming with attractive international and domestic musicians.
Picked from the list of hundreds of musicians, music groups, and bands the 2010 festival includes Kaja Draksler Acropolis Quartet, Samo Šalamon Trio feat. Michel Godard, Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band, Steve Swallow, James Blood Ulmer Trio Odyssey, Gangbé Brass Band, Fred Wesley & The New JB's, Mahala Raï Banda, Shibusa Shirazu Orchestra.
See also
External links
- Lent Festival website (in English)
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Each June, the medieval Lent district along the Drava River, the historic squares, picturesque streets of the Old Town, and even the mighty city park emerge as festival venues bursting with art, culture, and creativity. +
Pippi Longstocking at Vetrinjski Mansion, children's programme at Lent Festival, Maribor 2023. Author: Marko Pigac +
Each June, the medieval Lent district along the Drava River, the historic squares, picturesque streets of the Old Town, and even the mighty city park emerge as festival venues bursting with art, culture, and creativity. +
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