ABOUT US

ART BSA was founded in 2003 and
serves as a pivotal institution for music creativity and career development for young musicians.

Rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Slovenia infused by European knowledge, our programmes and formats aspire to co-create contemporary Slovenian culture and elevate the musical landscape both locally and internationally. In the 2023/24 season, we are very proud to celebrate our 20th anniversary.

ORCHESTRA

ABOUT US

Visionary Approach

Envisioning a future where every talented and hard-working artist achieves a successful career, ART BSA steadfastly commits to intergenerational and international collaboration. We incorporate diverse art forms into our interdisciplinary programmes, reach wider audiences through live online broadcasts, and implement educational models across Slovenia and Europe, demonstrating our dedication to cultivating appreciation for music and fostering new audiences.

Our Driving Force

Crafting
Musical Futures

We foster the exchange of experience between young emerging musicians and established top soloists and aim to introduce innovative, lesser-known, or unknown repertoire in our concerts, thereby broadening the horizons of both music lovers and performers. We uphold a commitment to the sincere and consistent performance of music, respecting its musical form and historical performance praxis. This dedication is especially evident through our foundational pillars: the Slovenian Youth Orchestra and the Ljubljana International Orchestra.

Recognition
and Encore

The impact of ART BSA is underscored by the accomplishments of our alumni, who now also hold integral positions in renowned orchestras worldwide. Our collaboration with the European Sounds of Change project and partnerships across Portugal, Spain, Germany, Serbia, and Slovenia further attest to our commitment to utilizing artistic work as a catalyst for societal transformation. Our activities were held under the honourable patronage of the former Presidents of Slovenia, Dr Danilo Türk and Borut Pahor. In 2018, we were awarded the medal of the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, for our project to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.

ART BSA stands out by empowering young artists with the competence, courage, and professional certification necessary to actively shape their careers, reflecting our ethos of commitment, creativity, and progressiveness. Our commitment to community engagement is showcased through grand finale concerts with local or world star guests, which mark the culmination of our programmes and celebrate the union of learning, performance, and cultural exchange. We remain a connecting, intergenerational, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible partner.

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COLLABORATING MUSICIANS

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CONCERTS

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TEAM

Tomo Peršuh

President

office@art-bsa.eu

Živa Ploj Peršuh

CEO BSA d.o.o. and Artistic Director

artist@art-bsa.eu

Juliana Gräfin Széchenyi

Director of the European Career Center

szechenyi@smo.ngo

Eva Križaj

Marketing

eva@art-bsa.eu

Anna Kravchenko

Art Director

anna@art-bsa.eu

CULTURAL ASSOCIATION BSA
Kotnikova ulica 28
1000 Ljubljana
Tel.: +386 8 200 8266
Registration number: 1825313000
Tax number: 65042271
IBAN SI56 6100 0002 7378 403

BSA European Career Center for Artists d.o.o.
Kotnikova ulica 28
1000 Ljubljana
Tel.: +386 8 200 8266
Registration number: 6920411000
Tax number: SI 79573541
IBAN SI56 0201 0026 2730 286