PROGRAMME
The Cultural and Artistic Society Stjepan Radić takes special pride in preserving authentic Konavle dances and songs that have been passed down through centuries, with only necessary and carefully considered interventions.
Dance has always played an important social role in Konavle — serving as an opportunity for meeting and bonding, as well as a strong expression of community and devotion to tradition.
Dance
The society performs dances such as Potkolo, Poskočica, Marica, Čičak, Denči, Mazurka, and Cigančica, which belong to two Croatian ethnocoreological regions: the Dinaric and the Adriatic. A special place among them is held by Potkolo, the oldest Konavle dance performed in an open circle, while the remaining dances are of later origin and are performed in pairs.
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All dances are accompanied by authentic traditional music, using instruments such as the mijeh and the lijerica, which create the distinctive soundscape for the dancers.
The dance programme also includes traditional songs, particularly wedding chants of strong emotional value. Among them stands out the Wedding Song, sung at the moment when the bride leaves her parental home. Though often tinged with melancholy, these songs preserve memories of customs and moments of great importance to the community. Harvest songs are also performed, recalling demanding times shaped by shared effort and solidarity.
For enthusiasts of vocal and instrumental music, KUD Stjepan Radić also offers independent performances by its performing sections, such as the mixed klapa and the mandolin orchestra.
In addition, a full-length evening concert can be organised, bringing together dance, vocal, and instrumental performances and guiding the audience on a musical journey through the heritage of the Dubrovnik region, Dalmatia, and Konavle.
Music
The vocal and instrumental programme of KUD Stjepan Radić presents the richness of the musical heritage of the Dubrovnik region, Dalmatia, and Konavle. From the mandolin orchestra, which performs compositions from the Dubrovnik area, to the vocal sections that nurture traditional chants and Dalmatian songs, the programme offers audiences a complete and authentic musical experience.
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Choral, klapa, and folk singing, combined with traditional instruments such as the lijerica, mijeh, and mandolin, bring to life the customs and musical identity of the region, delivering interpretations of heritage passed down from generation to generation.
The mixed klapa of KUD Stjepan Radić performs traditional Dalmatian songs and chants characteristic of the Dubrovnik area, interpreting them in keeping with the source and spirit of klapa singing. Through harmonious arrangements and emotionally expressive performances, the klapa conveys the strength and beauty of this musical form. Its appearances are both rich and intimate, and through continuous activity at concerts and public events, the klapa actively contributes to the preservation of the klapa tradition and the musical heritage of southern Croatia.
Dance
The Cultural and Artistic Society Stjepan Radić takes special pride in preserving authentic Konavle dances and songs that have been passed down through centuries, with only necessary and carefully considered interventions. Dance has always played an important social role in Konavle — serving as an opportunity for meeting and bonding, as well as a strong expression of community and devotion to tradition.
The society performs dances such as Potkolo, Poskočica, Marica, Čičak, Denči, Mazurka, and Cigančica, which belong to two Croatian ethnocoreological regions: the Dinaric and the Adriatic. A special place among them is held by Potkolo, the oldest Konavle dance performed in an open circle, while the remaining dances are of later origin and are performed in pairs.
All dances are accompanied by authentic traditional music, using instruments such as the mijeh and the lijerica, which create the distinctive soundscape for the dancers.
The dance programme also includes traditional songs, particularly wedding chants of strong emotional value. Among them stands out the Wedding Song, sung at the moment when the bride leaves her parental home. Though often tinged with melancholy, these songs preserve memories of customs and moments of great importance to the community. Harvest songs are also performed, recalling demanding times shaped by shared effort and solidarity.
Music
For enthusiasts of vocal and instrumental music, KUD Stjepan Radić also offers independent performances by its performing sections, such as the mixed klapa and the mandolin orchestra. In addition, a full-length evening concert can be organised, bringing together dance, vocal, and instrumental performances and guiding the audience on a musical journey through the heritage of the Dubrovnik region, Dalmatia, and Konavle.
The vocal and instrumental programme of KUD Stjepan Radić presents the richness of the musical heritage of the Dubrovnik region, Dalmatia, and Konavle. From the mandolin orchestra, which performs compositions from the Dubrovnik area, to the vocal sections that nurture traditional chants and Dalmatian songs, the programme offers audiences a complete and authentic musical experience.
Choral, klapa, and folk singing, combined with traditional instruments such as the lijerica, mijeh, and mandolin, bring to life the customs and musical identity of the region, delivering interpretations of heritage passed down from generation to generation.
The mixed klapa of KUD Stjepan Radić performs traditional Dalmatian songs and chants characteristic of the Dubrovnik area, interpreting them in keeping with the source and spirit of klapa singing. Through harmonious arrangements and emotionally expressive performances, the klapa conveys the strength and beauty of this musical form. Its appearances are both rich and intimate, and through continuous activity at concerts and public events, the klapa actively contributes to the preservation of the klapa tradition and the musical heritage of southern Croatia.
KUD “Stjepan Radić” is open to collaborations that promote and preserve the cultural heritage of Konavle.
Izvorni plesovi i napjevi Konavala
KUD „Stjepan Radić“ s posebnim ponosom njeguje izvorne konavoske plesove i napjeve, koji su se kroz stoljeća očuvali u Konavlima, uz minimalne intervencije. Ples je u Konavlima uvijek bio, i u manjoj mjeri i danas jest, važan društveni događaj – prilika za upoznavanje i zbližavanje, ali i za slavlje zajedništva i tradicije.
Društvo izvodi plesove poput „Potkola“, „Poskočice“, „Marice“, „Čička“, „Denči“, „Mazurke“, i „Cigančice“, koji pripadaju dvama etnokoreološkim područjima Hrvatske: dinarskom i jadranskom. Posebno mjesto među njima zauzima „Potkolo“, najstariji konavoski ples u otvorenom kolu, dok su ostali plesovi mlađeg porijekla i izvode se u parovima. Svi plesovi prate tradicionalni glazbeni izričaj, s instrumentima poput mijeha i lijerice, koji ujedno čine i zvučnu podlogu za plesače.
Osim plesova, plesači u sklopu plesnog programa izvode i tradicionalne pjesme, posebice svatovske napjeve, koji nose posebnu emotivnu snagu, poput „Svatovske pjesme“ – napjeva koji se pjevao u trenutku kad mladenka napušta dom svojih roditelja. Ove pjesme, iako često tužne, sjećaju nas na prošle običaje i trenutke koji su bili od važnosti za zajednicu. Također se pjevaju i „Žetvelačke pjesme“, koje podsjećaju na teška vremena kojih više nema.
Mandolinska sekcija i mješovita klapa
Vokalno-instrumentalni program KUD-a „Stjepan Radić“ donosi bogatstvo dubrovačke, dalmatinske i konavoske glazbene tradicije. Od mandolinskog orkestra, koji izvodi skladbe dubrovačkog kraja, do pjevačke sekcije koja iznosi tradicijske napjeve i dalmatinske pjesme, naš program pruža jedinstven glazbeni doživljaj. Vokalno-instrumentalne izvedbe koje njegujemo kroz zborsko, klapsko i pučko pjevanje, oživljavaju običaje i tradiciju ovog kraja. U kombinaciji s tradicionalnim instrumentima poput lijerice, mijeha i mandoline, naš program donosi autentičnu interpretaciju glazbene baštine koja se prenosi s generacije na generaciju.
Mješovita klapa KUD-a „Stjepan Radić“ izvodi tradicionalne dalmatinske pjesme, ali i napjeve specifične za dubrovačko područje, interpretirajući ih u skladu s izvorom i duhom ovog glazbenog žanra. Kroz skladne harmonije i emotivne interpretacije, mješovita klapa uspješno prenosi ljepotu i snagu klapskog pjevanja, a njezine izvedbe su istovremeno bogate i intimne, odražavajući ljubav prema narodnoj glazbi. Klapa je aktivna u izvođenju tradicionalnih dalmatinskih pjesama u svim prigodama, od koncerata do nastupa čime doprinosi očuvanju bogate kulturne baštine i tradicije klapskog pjevanja.
Za ljubitelje vokalnih i instrumentalnih nastupa, KUD „Stjepan Radić“ nudi i samostalne nastupe izvođačkih sekcija, poput mješovite klape ili mandolinskog orkestra. Osim toga, moguće je organizirati i cjelovečernji koncert koji uključuje ples, vokale i instrumentalne izvedbe, čime se publika može uputiti na putovanje kroz dubrovačko, dalmatinsko i konavosko glazbeno naslijeđe.
Mandolinska sekcija i mješovita klapa
Vokalno-instrumentalni program KUD-a „Stjepan Radić“ donosi bogatstvo dubrovačke, dalmatinske i konavoske glazbene tradicije. Od mandolinskog orkestra, koji izvodi skladbe dubrovačkog kraja, do pjevačke sekcije koja iznosi tradicijske napjeve i dalmatinske pjesme, naš program pruža jedinstven glazbeni doživljaj. Vokalno-instrumentalne izvedbe koje njegujemo kroz zborsko, klapsko i pučko pjevanje, oživljavaju običaje i tradiciju ovog kraja. U kombinaciji s tradicionalnim instrumentima poput lijerice, mijeha i mandoline, naš program donosi autentičnu interpretaciju glazbene baštine koja se prenosi s generacije na generaciju.
Mješovita klapa KUD-a „Stjepan Radić“ izvodi tradicionalne dalmatinske pjesme, ali i napjeve specifične za dubrovačko područje, interpretirajući ih u skladu s izvorom i duhom ovog glazbenog žanra. Kroz skladne harmonije i emotivne interpretacije, mješovita klapa uspješno prenosi ljepotu i snagu klapskog pjevanja, a njezine izvedbe su istovremeno bogate i intimne, odražavajući ljubav prema narodnoj glazbi. Klapa je aktivna u izvođenju tradicionalnih dalmatinskih pjesama u svim prigodama, od koncerata do nastupa čime doprinosi očuvanju bogate kulturne baštine i tradicije klapskog pjevanja.
Za ljubitelje vokalnih i instrumentalnih nastupa, KUD „Stjepan Radić“ nudi i samostalne nastupe izvođačkih sekcija, poput mješovite klape ili mandolinskog orkestra. Osim toga, moguće je organizirati i cjelovečernji koncert koji uključuje ples, vokale i instrumentalne izvedbe, čime se publika može uputiti na putovanje kroz dubrovačko, dalmatinsko i konavosko glazbeno naslijeđe.