I try to listen to my inner voice and find the sense of life, the joy in my life. I’m led by means of my knowledge, pedagogical - creative experience... That's how the workshop “Sing a Folk Song” was created. I tried to prepare an interesting and unique experience. It is intended for all who want to get to know the value of a folk song. Solo singing: M. Straková, SĽUK folklore music and its female singing ensemble
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Programme
° Folklore song - specific cultural and social identity of Slovakia We will point to its nature, authenticity, informative value and a reference in the tradition - cultural heritage.
° Working with voice through a folk song to openness and sound production Practical demonstrations - exercises: relaxation, articulation, voice for full control of breath, voice.
° Art of interpreting folk songs - dignified value in national culture Practical demonstrations of individual styles and types by various performers, intermediaries. |
Goal
° An activating popular-educational form and method of promoting education, creating a relationship with the traditions. It is a step towards knowledge, understanding our own cultural identity through a folk song.
° An attempt to create a cultural matter through an artistic experience, which I believe will get to you, directly into your blood. I am convinced that music is made by people for people, so the human dimension must be in the forefront.
° To bring joy, creativity and knowledge to deepen mutual relationships, to discover, preserve and develop the art of folk songs. |
A music sample from the girls’ song from Rejdová: “Nauč ďouča, nauč…” (solo singing: Mária Straková, SĽUK folklore music and its girls singing ensemble / Lyrics is written in the phonetic transcription / Translation: Miroslava Bobáková – Consultant: John Minahane / Photo: Ctibor Bachratý, Juraj Luknár, Matúš Lago / Vladimír Veverka / Retouch Photo: Peter Ančič / Design: Mária Straková / Graphic: Vladimír Zrník, Martin Vojtek / Mária Medvecká drawings reproductions from the collections of Orava Gallery in Dolný Kubín