Music from St. Francis’ Garden 2021/2022
Almost Three Decades of Music from the Gardens of St. Francis
In May and June, the Kostanjevica Franciscan monastery in Nova Gorica acts as the venue for the Music from St. Francis’ Garden festival. For the last 25 years, we have striven to enrich the spiritual power of this extraordinary cultural and historical jewel, standing on the strip of land between Nova Gorica and the neighbouring Gorizia, with vocal and instrumental music. When the magnificent and fragrant Bourbon roses are in full bloom, the harmonies of the Music from St. Francis’ Garden series resonate in the monastery’s church and hall. We follow the vision, as set at the very beginning, to host seven music events that promote Slovenian, local, cross-border and Italian creativity and artistic performances.
Musicians of “Goriška Gardens” from both sides of the border
Performers are selected from the pool of acclaimed Slovenian and Italian musicians, and in particular, young talents from both sides of the border who are still making their way onto concert stages. These free events attract many visitors and represent an opportunity for the promotion of Slovenian music creativity, as well as the preservation and promotion the musical heritage of the two cities. Occasionally,
during the Music from St. Francis’ festival, we offer free guided tours of the Bourbon tombs and the Škrabec library. It is an amazing opportunity to mingle with people from this cross-border territory, where different nations and cultures meet.
Barbara Poša Belingar
Public relations, organization and
coordination of cultural programs
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E: pr@kulturnidom-ng.si
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