THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTRS CENTER,
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
AND THE CENTER FOR RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES
PRESENT
SELECTED FILM SCORES OF GORAN BREGOVIC

Free public screenings at various Austin Public Library locations!

The University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center, The Austin Public Library, and The Center for Russian and East European Studies present Selected Film Scores of Goran Bregovic, a series of film screenings featuring scores composed by Bregovic. The internationally renowned Balkan composer Goran Bregovic has written the scores for more than 30 films in the last 32 years. Selected Film Scores of Goran Bregovic pays tribute to five of these films.

Mon, June 1–Manchaca Road Branch–Time of the Gypsies (1999) – 6:30 pm
5500 Manchaca Rd., 78745; 512.974.8700

Thurs, June 4 – Milwood Branch – Charuga (1991) – 6:30 pm
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; 512.339.2355

Tues, June 9–Spicewood Springs Branch – Arizona Dream (1993) – 6:30 pm
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., 78759; 512.974.3800

Thurs, June 11 –University Hills Branch – La Reine Margot (1994) – 6:30 pm
4721 Loyola Ln., 78723; 512.929.0551

Mon, June 15 – Milwood Branch – Underground (1995) – 6:30 pm
12500 Amherst Dr., 78727; 512.339.2355

The film screenings are free and open to the public. For more information please call 512-974-7400 or visit www.cityofaustin.org/library or http://utpac.org/engage_learn/community_education/lifelonglearning.

The series precedes a performance by Bregovic with his 20-piece Wedding and Funeral Orchestra at the Bass Concert Hall on Wednesday, June 17 for one of a handful of concerts in the United States this year. This spectacular Orchestra includes a Serbian brass band, string ensemble, and choir. This is certain to be one of the most talked about world music events for years to come! For more information, please visit http://utpac.org/event/goran_bregovic.

The Selected Film Scores of Goran Bregovic Series, the first in a number of events as a result of this new partnership with the Austin Public Library, is part of The Performing Arts Center’s Lifelong Learning Program; an agenda designed around educational and community events, which brings together the University of Texas at Austin campus and the Central Texas community. Lifelong Learning serves the public by working with community and civic organizations, educators, and members of the public. Please visit http://utpac.org/events/community_education_events to view upcoming community events.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Judith Rhedin at jrhedin@utpac.org or 512.471.6376.

PRESS CONTACT:
Gene Bartholomew
512.471.0632; gbartholomew@utpac.org

Download a PDF version of the Goran Bregovic Film Series press release