The entry to Kolarac foundation: Cultural activity and music audience
The Foundation of Ilija Milosavljević Kolarac (also known as Kolarac Foundation; in Serbian: Kolarčeva zadužbina) was established simultaneously with the development of the most important modern cultural institutions in Serbia in the 19th century. The quality and diversity of the program, t...
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| Language: | English |
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Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts - Institute of Musicology of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Muzikologija |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-9814/2016/1450-98141621157H.pdf |
| Summary: | The Foundation of Ilija Milosavljević Kolarac (also known as Kolarac
Foundation; in Serbian: Kolarčeva zadužbina) was established simultaneously
with the development of the most important modern cultural institutions in
Serbia in the 19th century. The quality and diversity of the program, the
ability to recognize important topics in the current time, as well as
preservation of the old and encouragement of new ideas in almost all domains
of art and science have contributed to its unquestionable reputation
throughout the region. However, there have been no significant academic
attempts to approach its work analytically and, in particular, its audience.
The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the work of Kolarac
Foundation by presenting the origin and history of the institution, followed
by an analysis of the program of all its activities in the first ten seasons
of the new millennium. The central part of the paper is an analysis of its
cultural activity in the given period. Finally, by using empirical data, the
music audence of Great Hall (Velika Dvorana) of Kolarac Foundation is
profiled through its basic socio-demographic characteristics and music
practices. The music audience mainly consisted of women, highly educated
professionals with a high material standard. The share of the oldest and
those from 21 to 30 years old is the highest and, at the same time, equal.
This audience is authentically fond of music, with no exceptions at all. Its
members listen to music on everyday basis, and they were attending concerts
in the year before the investigation. They find music to be an inevitable
part of their lives, and cannot imagine emotional expression or making
friendships without it. Finally, they sincerely like coming to Kolarac
Foundation since they find it to be a place that has all the positive treats
of a good cultural institution. |
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| ISSN: | 1450-9814 2406-0976 |