Director of the National Theater received the Order of the Italian Star | Culture

BELGRADE – Director of the National Theater of Belgrade, the conductor Dejan Savić was presented tonight at the Embassy Order of the Italian star in the ranking of personal merit of the Knights on the strengthening of friendship and cooperation between Italy and Serbia in the field of culture and art. Italian Ambassador Karlo Lo Caso stated that Savic was above all a friend and that he was proud he can render Orden, who is the director of the National Theater, as he points out, truly deserved.

Lo Kašo adds that this award has been awarded for outstanding merits in strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Italy and other countries.

"You all know that cooperation in the field of culture and art is one of the centers of excellent relations between and Italy." The cooperation has become very intense in recent years through initiatives that are promoted by the institutions of both countries and the functioning of individuals, among which is certainly Maestro Dejan Savic. "

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It emphasizes that Savić, at the head of the National Theater, has not only consolidated the cooperation with many operas in Italy, but also allowed him to find operas in the representation of Italian artists on the repertoire of this house [19659005] "Through the advocacy of Maestro Savić, the Italian opera, Italian composers, soloists, directors and conductors play a vital role in the National Theater program and are s open the protagonists of the gala dinners and the most important concerts of the season ".

Savić first spoke in Italian, then in Serbian language, he said that Italy was a great force to m I'm folding the fields, and especially in the field of culture and the # 39; s. "19659005]" And if someone receives the recognition of the Italian President, Mr. (Serđa) Matarele, in this area, then it is really an important thing, "said Savić.

He has added that, when it comes to lyric art, it is quite natural and normal that Serbian theaters connect to the theaters of Italy, the country where opera was born. [19659003] "This order is not only a recognition for me, but for our art and our culture," said Savić.