Have you ever experienced an evening where every spoken word carries the weight of emotion, and every tone reminds you of the beauty of simplicity? The Mozzart Foundation hosted such a magical cultural event for the second time – a literary evening called “Living Poetry.” The renowned actor Nebojša Milovanović once again thrilled the audience, but this time he was not alone. He was accompanied by the musical duo Le Duo, featuring violinist Ljubica Damčević and pianist Nikola Vidojević, who together created a unique artistic experience blending voice, verse, and music.
The audience had the chance to embark on a journey through the verses of some of the most significant Serbian poets, including Ljubomir Simović, Branislav Petrović, Miroslav Antić, Jovan Dučić, Matija Bećković, Petar Pajić, Vitomir Nikolić, Milena Marković, Milutin Bojić, and Dobrica Erić. Each poem was a new chapter in a quiet yet powerful story about the beauty of words. The poetry came alive and left an indelible mark.
Milovanović emphasized how great poetry is his inspiration and how the audience gives him strength to transcend time and space. After his second performance, the audience wanted more, but the actor had to deny them, promising a future meeting. The Mozzart Foundation once again demonstrated the importance of nurturing artistic spaces and giving the audience a chance to pause, listen, and feel the beauty of poetry.
This event is part of a broader cultural scene in Belgrade, where the Mozzart Foundation organizes numerous free performances, poetry evenings, concerts, lectures, and exhibitions. The Mozzart Theatre Festival will close this year’s season from June 29 to July 2 with four plays, including titles like “Eight Women,” “Pockets Full of Stones,” “Nana,” and “Warrior’s Square.”
If you missed this poetic magic, it’s time to get ready for the next one. And if you were there, you know poetry is alive and its power never fades. Maybe you have a favorite verse that made you stop and take a deep breath? Share it with us in the comments – which poem stuck with you? Or if you found yourself whispering verses quietly, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Poetry is here to connect us all, even when the world around us is crazy.
