Strömungen | Sofija Palurović
A musical journey through former Yugoslavia

Friday, February 21, 2025 | 6.30 p.m.

Bechstein Centrum | Linke Wienzeile 4, 1060 Wien

Program

Aleksandra Vrebalov

Indigo Codes

Petar Bursać

Three-o-Mine

Marko Tajčević

Seven Balkan Dances

Milan Jeličanin

Two toccatas for piano

Vasilije Mokranjac

Four Dances

Isidor Bajić

Sanje

Josip Slavenski

Dances and songs from the Balkans (selection)

Blagoje Bersa

Robinjica

Dora Pejačević

Ljubavna Pesma (Love Song)

Dora Pejačević

Zašto? (Why?)

Sotir Golabovski

Kraj Ezero (By the lake)

The concert "Strömungen" (Currents) is inspired by the idea of putting the spotlight on the rich and often little-known classical music tradition of the former Yugoslavian states. Young artists with a migrant background present solo and song duo works that reflect the diversity and cultural heritage of the region.

Vienna, as a multicultural metropolis with a large ex-Yugoslavian community, offers the ideal setting to build bridges between cultures, make the diaspora visible and promote intercultural dialog. This concert invites the audience to discover the musical treasures of the region and to celebrate cultural diversity.  

Artists

Ana Bursać, piano

Dušan Sretović, piano

Bernarda Klinar, Mezzosoprano

Sofija Palurović

Career Center Project Scholar

Sofija Palurović is a Serbian pianist, photographer and cultural manager. She began her musical career at the age of eight in Serbia, where she graduated from music high school with Prof. Tatjana Vukmanović. At the age of 18, she moved to Vienna to study at the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna - with Prof. Stefan Vladar and Prof. Jasminka Stančul. She has been studying for a Master's degree in Cultural Management there since 2022.

As a pianist, she has performed in renowned concert halls such as the Brucknerhaus Linz and the Beethoven-Haus Bonn. She owes her position as a piano teacher and deputy director of the International Music Academy INTMA to her combination of artistic and organizational expertise.

She gained experience in cultural management at the Grafenegg Academy, the International Beethoven Competition Vienna and other festivals. She organizes interdisciplinary projects that open up new perspectives in the art scene.

As a photographer, Sofija Palurović specializes in artist portraits and festival photography. She works with renowned institutions such as the Grafenegg Kulturbetriebe, the European Youth Orchestra and the Max Reinhardt Seminar. Her photos have often been used as CD covers for artists in Austria and Germany.

The Artist’s Journey

"On February 21, 2025, we gathered at the Bechstein Center Vienna to celebrate the musical diversity of the former Yugoslavia region. With a varied program—including works by Pejačević, Tajčević, Bajić, Vrebalov, and many others—we joined forces with three outstanding artists (Ana Bursać, Dušan Sretović, and Bernarda Klinar) to showcase our cultural roots.
The evening was more than just a concert: it was a sign of how important the migrant community is to Vienna's cultural life – and how strong its contribution to the diversity of this city is. With the message “Home is where the (he)art is,” we showed together how closely art and belonging are connected.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who was there and made this evening so special with their presence and energy!"

Sofija Palurović about Strömungen