Ana Dežman Continues Mother Elda Viler's Musical Legacy
Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Slovenian opera singer Ana Dežman is continuing her late mother Elda Viler's musical legacy.
- Dežman plans to incorporate jazz, soul, gospel, and classical music into her performances, blending genres.
- She is also teaching music at a primary school and offering private singing lessons, aiming to establish her own studio.
Ana Dežman, a classically trained opera singer, is stepping into the spotlight to carry on the musical tradition of her late mother, Elda Viler, a beloved Slovenian pop icon. Dežman, who performed with Viler extensively in the past year, including during her farewell concert, is now forging her own path while honoring her mother's legacy.
Half of me loves jazz, soul, and gospel, and the other half adores classical music and opera.
Dežman's musical vision is a unique fusion of genres. While her heart embraces the improvisation of jazz, soul, and gospel, she also cherishes the discipline and beauty of classical music and opera. This duality allows her to create a distinctive crossover sound, performing her own compositions and arrangements that blend these diverse influences. This approach reflects a modern sensibility in Slovenian music, where artists are increasingly experimenting with genre boundaries.
This grand finale of her career in Gallus Hall was the culmination of her life's dedication to music and her thank you to the audience, and at the same time, the audience thanked her that evening.
Beyond her performance aspirations, Dežman is actively engaged in music education. She teaches music at a primary school in Ig and leads both a children's and a youth choir. Additionally, she offers private vocal coaching, with the ambition of opening her own studio. This commitment to nurturing young talent highlights a dedication to the broader musical community in Slovenia, ensuring that the appreciation for music, in all its forms, is passed down to future generations.
Now it's my turn to take things into my own hands, and mom will join whenever she wants.
Her journey represents a personal and professional evolution, moving from her time as a soloist in the Ljubljana Opera to a more independent artistic career. This transition, while challenging, allows her the freedom to explore her multifaceted musical interests and contribute to the vibrant Slovenian cultural landscape in her own unique way.
Half of me loves jazz, soul, gospel, and the like, the other half loves classical and opera, which I adore.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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