Castle harmonies – 15th Concert Season/1st Concert

SARA GORKIČ, violin

TADEJ PODOBNIK, piano

Violinist Sara Gorkič began her musical journey at the Nova Gorica Music School under Professor Jurij Križnič. In 2024, she completed her master’s degree with distinction at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana, studying in the class of Professor Vasilij Meljnikov. Over the years, she has appeared on numerous stages both in Slovenia and abroad, as a soloist and chamber musician. She has participated in various international projects and has been a member of the Sorriso String Quartet since her student days. Sara regularly attends masterclasses in Slovenia and internationally, working with renowned violinists such as Stefan Milenković, Diana Mustea, Tatiana Samouil, Wonji Kim-Ozim, among others. She currently works as a violinist and a pedagogue.

Pianist Tadej Podobnik is an artistic collaborator and accompanist at the Academy of Music in Ljubljana and teaches piano at the Franc Gerbič Music School in Cerknica. He began his musical education under Professor Alenka Dekleva and went on to graduate with distinction from the Academy of Music in Ljubljana in the class of Professor Tomaž Petrač, with whom he also completed a postgraduate specialist degree. He continued his studies in Berlin and Prague, with professors Karl-Heinz Kämmerling and Ivan Klánský, and with pianists Arbo Valdma, Evgeni Indjić, and Igor Lazko. Already during his student years, he performed on prominent stages in Slovenia and abroad, both as a soloist and chamber musician. He has received several awards, including multiple special jury prizes for outstanding accompaniment at competitions. Widely respected for his sensitivity and reliability, he is a valued artistic partner to many distinguished musicians.

PROGRAMME

M. Lazar: Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano from the collection Four Reasons

M. Lazar: Obscure Dance for Violin and Piano from the Ballet Suite

F. Chopin: Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38

F. Schubert: Four Impromptus, Op. 90

J. Hubay: Carmen fantaisie brillante, Op. 3

E. Grieg: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45