With its rather unusual name (which translates as "Dot-Dot-Dot", with the word "dot" in Slovenian, Croatian and Serbian respectively) this cycle is the first step in cooperation between the Slovenian, Zagreb and Belgrade Philharmonics - institutions that are amongst the most important symbols of cultural identity of their respective countries. Over the next five years, these three first-rate cultural institutions will plan common performances with the same programmes, soloists and conductors, as well as guest appearances by the orchestras. With this project the orchestras will strengthen cultural and economic cooperation, as well as good neighbourly relationships in this part of Europe. At the same time, they will be encouraging values that are of strategic significance to every society that seeks to rise above the average. The collaboration has been supported by the presidents, prime ministers and ministers of culture of all three countries, as well as the mayors of Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade, along with the three United States ambassadors stationed in the participating countries. Amongst the numerous cultural figures who see the project as a bridge between the cultural capitals of Southeast Europe is the celebrated conductor Zubin Mehta. The maestro was in Dubrovnik last week with the Belgrade Philharmonic, opening the 11th Julian Rachlin and Friends Festival. On this occasion, he remarked that it was not out of the question that he himself might appear in the cycle Pika - Točka - Taчka. As stated above, in each city the audience will have an opportunity to hear five concerts, of which three will be performed by the local orchestra
and two will be presented by the partner orchestras.
The Slovenian part of the project will take place in the Marjan Kozina Hall of the Slovenian Philharmonic.
Tickets will be available at the box office of the Slovenian Philharmonic during the four days prior to each concert, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm, as well as one hour before the concert.
