Belgrade Theatrical Beacons Bring Serbian Opera to Britain
Two of Belgrade’s leading theatrical lights have come together to present British audiences with a taste of award-winning Serbian chamber opera. Producer Milan Govedarica and composer Anja Djordjevic will be staging a one-hour piece Narcissus & Echo in London, Manchester and Bradford, this autumn.
The opera tells the classical Greek love story of lonely nymph Echo and her fatal love for the beautiful Narcissus, who has eyes only for his own reflection. With music that draws on Purcell and Monteverdi and a chorus of wise and witty nymphs, this opera of love is a timeless piece brought up to date by Milan.
Classical Guitar Hails An Incredible New Star From Montenegro
Classical guitar has found a bright new star in the form of the Montenegrin Miloš Karadaglić. With just one jaw-dropping collection of music until his belt, this charismatic young virtuoso guitarist is already being hailed for his brilliant technique and majestic musicality.
Fans across Europe are able to judge for themselves what critics have been saying for months, as Miloštours Europe in July and August with his stunning new album, Mediterraneo / The Guitar. The tour includes a lunchtime performance in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and the UK. After that, Miloš will move on to the US.
Politicians and Royals Stay True To EU Ambitions While Public Support Wanes
Serbia’s leaders remain steadfast in their ambitions to join the expanding ranks of the Europe Union, while public support for EU membership has fallen to a nine-year low.
Europe represents the key to a brighter future for Serbia, attracting foreign investment, improving living standards and presenting fresh opportunities for young people. That is according the Crown Prince Alexander, who stands alongside president Boris Tadic in his public support for Serbia’s advance down the road to the EU.
Republika Srpska Is A ‘Debatable’ State That Needs To Be Sorted Out, Says Serbia’s Heir To The Karađorđević Throne
The Karađorđević heir to the kings of all Serbs has declared Republika Srpska as a ‘debatable’ state that needs to be sorted out. In an interview with W!LD RooSTeR when he spoke optimistically about Serbia’s future ambitions as a member of the European Union, Crown Prince Alexander II said discussions are needed with Serbia’s partners to determine the stability and future of the Bosnian-Serb political entity.
“It is a state that is debatable, a protectorate of the European Union,’ he said. “One really wonders about them, and we have to sort that out. Maybe being a member of the European Union we can put our view in on how the shape should take place with our partners. Our partners are now going to be Croatia and others members of the European Union.”
