Tale Ognenovski,
Genius of the
Clarinet with Macedonian Ensemble
"Tanec" in Germany from
August 15 until October 27, 1956
ENSEMBLE 'TANEC' IN GERMANY
1. Tale Ognenovski, clarinet and pipe virtuoso soloist with Ensemble 'Tanec' toured Germany in 1956
Tale Ognenovski, clarinet and pipe virtuoso with Ensemble 'Tanec', toured Germany from August 15 until October 27, 1956. The Ensemble performed 72 amazingly successful concerts in many towns, including Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Bonn, Gottingen, Munich and Wiesbaden, and every performance was a sell-out. As part of their tour of France in 1959, they performed two concerts in Dortmund, Germany on September 18 and 19, 1959, playing to an audience of 7000 on each occasion.
Tale Ognenovski performed as a virtuoso clarinet and
pipe
("kavalche") soloist
The majority of the programme of Ensemble Tanec's German tour comprised
of Macedonian folk dances and songs with the rest made up of Serbian
and
Croatian dances and songs and one Albanian dance. Tale Ognenovski
played
as virtuoso clarinet and pipe ("kavalche") soloist for most of the
programme,
in particular in the Macedonian folk dances 'A Bride's Dance
(Nevestinsko
Oro)', 'Chupurlika', 'Shopska Podripnuvachka', 'Kopachka', 'The
Shepherd's
Dance (Ovcharsko Oro), 'Soborski Igri', in Macedonian songs, Serbian
folk
dances and songs and 'SHOTE', an Albanian folk dance. Tale Ognenovski
was
a virtuoso clarinet soloist in 'Shopska petorka' but also an arranger
of
the music because he added his own improvisations in some areas of the
dance.
This is the case with other dances that Tale Ognenovski performed as
virtuoso
clarinet and pipe soloist.
2. "I'll never forget...the man with the pipe (the
virtuoso pipe
soloist was Tale Ognenovski - remark made by
Stevan Ognenovski)..." - the
Hildesheim press, Germany
"The folklore Ensemble 'Tanec' has
performed
in Germany during the past
few weeks. They are receiving an enthusiastic welcome everywhere. For
example, the 'Hildesheim press' published an article entitled "Tanec,
the magic word from the Balkans". This contained amongst other
comments, "Macedonia, Dalmatia, Croatia and other parts of Yugoslavia
are living as one with these dances, songs and music, and all of it is
as natural and live as if it were being danced in the middle of the
village in the country of these young men and women. This National
Ballet, the top Ensemble in the country, have shown us
only excellence, politeness and complete perfection. I'll never forget
the
difficult Macedonian dance from Macedonian shepherds,
the Croatian dance, the bagpipers and the man with the
pipe (the 'man with the pipe' is Tale Ognenovski, since he played folk
dances on both the clarinet and the pipe ('kavalche') - remark made by
Stevan Ognenovski), the small
singer and the drum. But here we don't discuss details. In reality they
each
put on wonderful separate performances. Every dance and song has great
impact and is rewarded with extraordinary amounts of applause. 'Tanec'
in Yugoslavia means dance, and at the same time it is a magical word
from Yugoslavia." This
article entitled 'Great success of Tanec in Germany' appeared in the
newspaper
'Nova Makedonija' on October 21, 1956.
3. "Success of Tanec in West Germany" - Nova Makedonija
"Bonn, October 2.
Yesterday evening, during their three-month cross-country tour of West
Germany, the Ensemble of Folk Dances and Songs 'Tanec' performed a
successful concert in Bonn Town Theatre. Even though Ensemble Tanec is
the third Ensemble to perform in this theatre in the last 18 months,
every seat was full. Present in the audience were the Mayor of Bonn,
many prominent politicians, diplomats and domestic and foreign
journalists. The Ensemble performed songs and dances from Macedonia,
Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The audience heartily welcomed
the performers, asking for the entire programme to be performed again.
Bonn's
newspapers are full of numerous compliments as to the artistic quality
of
the concert. During this tour the Ensemble has visited almost all the
larger
towns in West Germany and also many tourist towns." This article,
entitled
"Success of Tanec in West Germany" appeared in the newspaper 'Nova
Makedonija'
on October 30, 1956.
4. "The folklore experts were interested in our
particular folk
dances... perhaps the following can stand out as the
most successful: "SHOPSKA" (Shopska
podripnuvachka - the virtuoso clarinet soloist was Tale Ognenovski -
remark made by Stevan Ognenovski),
"SHOTE" (the virtuoso clarinet soloist was Tale Ognenovski - remark
made by Stevan Ognenovski)..." - Nova
Makedonija
"On the 29th of this
month, Ensemble Tanec returned from their tour of West Germany, where
they performed 72 concerts in places and towns. All the concerts were
sell-outs.... Jonche Hristovski, a member of Ensemble Tanec said, "We
had 17 to18 rounds of applause and we went back on stage. We had
particularly great success in the larger cities such as Stuttgart,
Frankfurt, Gottingen and Munich. For instance, in
Frankfurt the audience wouldn't leave us after the show ended and they
asked
for the entire programme to be repeated. The folklore experts were
interested
in our folk dances, in the rhythm of the folk dances and songs, the
richness
of the folk costumes and especially our authentic folk instruments. Our
shows
received a warm welcome from the public. Audiences were amazed by the
choreography
and the different styles of folk dance, and their individual rhythm
flow.
Perhaps the following can stand out as the most successful: "SHOPSKA "
('Shopska
podripnuvachka' - In this Macedonian folk dance the virtuoso clarinet
soloist
was Tale Ognenovski - remark made by Stevan Ognenovski), "SHOTE" (In
this
Albanian folk dance the virtuoso clarinet solo was played by Tale
Ognenovski
- remark made by Stevan Ognenovski), "VRLIKA" and "SOBORSKI IGRI" (In
these
Macedonian folk dances, the virtuoso clarinet soloist was Tale
Ognenovski
- remark made by Stevan Ognenovski)..."
Olga Pesic, a member of the Ensemble, has
commented:
"During the entire tour, Ensemble Tanec has had the warmest welcome
everywhere... Compliments, and also some photographs from the
performances, have appeared in the newspapers of every town where we
have staged a concert. In every
town, tickets for the concert were completely sold out before the day
of
the performance, especially so in Munich, where the tickets were sold
out
15 days before.
Perhaps our biggest success was at the
concert
performed
in Bajrot, the famous musical centre of West Germany..." The above
words
appeared in an article entitled "After the return of "Tanec" from their
German
tour - The biggest success until now," in the newspaper 'Nova
Makedonija'
on October 31, 1956.
5. "About 7000 people at each of the two concerts in Dortmund" - K. Gavrish, NovaMakedonija
"...Ensemble 'Tanec' performed two concerts in Dortmund. At the beginning of these concerts about 7000 people were present..." These words appeared in an article written by K. Gavrish and entitled, "Following the return from their French tour, TANEC wins over the audience" and published in the newspaper 'Nova Makedonija', Skopje, Republic of Macedonia on December 6, 1959.
This is the story of one of the most extraordinary figures in the history of world music.
Tale Ognenovski is the greatest clarinetist, reed piper.
zourlist
and small
bagpiper of all time. He is one of the Greatest Composers in World
Music.
He performed as virtuoso clarinet and reed pipe soloist with Macedonian
Ensemble
of Folk Dances and Songs “Tanec” in North America (66 concerts in 53
different
towns, from January 22, 1956 till April 12, 1956): Carnegie Hall, New
York,
on January 27, 1956; Boston, Massachusetts (Symphony Hall, January 31,
1956);
Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Civic Opera House, February 4 and 5, 1956);
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania (Academy of Music, February 7, 1956); Washington, D.C.
(Constitution
Hall, February 9,1956); Baltimore, Maryland (Lyric Theater, February
10,
1956); Denver, Colorado (Auditorium Arena, March 4, 1956); San
Francisco,
California (Opera House, March 7 and 9, 1956); Los Angeles, California
(Philharmonic
Auditorium, March 12, 13 and 14, 1956); San Diego, California (Russ
Auditorium
, March 19, 1956); Houston, Texas (City Auditorium, March 28 and 29,
1956);
New Orleans, Louisiana (Civic Theatre, April 1, 2 and 3, 1956);
Atlanta,
Georgia (Tower Theatre, April 5, 6 and 7, 1956); Toronto, Canada
(Massey
Hall, February 13, 1956); France (83 concerts in 58 towns and cities in
France
including Paris, Le Havre, Nantes, Poitiers, Clermont-Ferrand, Lille,
Cherbourg,
Toulon, Toulouse, Rennes, Bourges, Chaumont, Solon de Provence, Laval,
Brest,
Lorient, St. Nazaire, Angers, Tours, Limoges, Pont a Mouson, Bourgen
Brest,
Belfor, St Entienne, St Brieuc, St Malo, Vendome, Gien, Orleans, Niort,
La
Rochelle, Marmonde, Mont de Marson, Dax, Tarbes, Agen, Albi, Pau,
Carcassonne,
St Gaudens, Beziers, Perpignan, Arcachon, Nimes, Grenoble, Lyon,
Villeurbone
and Gueret, from September 20 until November 25, 1959), Germany (72
concerts
in many towns, including Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Bonn, Gottingen, Munich
and
Wiesbaden, from August 15 until October 27, 1956), Switzerland (4
concerts
in Berne on July 7 and 8, 1959 and in Geneva on July 9 and 10, 1959)...
He had performances broadcast on television with Ensemble “Tanec” on
one of the most popular television programmes in the United States, the
Ford Foundation
TV Programme “Omnibus” (Producer, Robert Saudek) on CBS (Columbia
Broadcasting
System) Television Network, on January 22, 1956, on French Television
on
September 20 and 21, 1959, on Swiss Television, on July, 1959…
Parts of the articles in the newspapers which are related for
performances of Tale Ognenovski as virtuoso clarinet and reed pipe
soloist with Ensemble “Tanec”:
“The Yugoslav National Folk Ballet “Tanec”, which has been touring
Europe with great success, made the reason quite clear last night in a
performance at Carnegie Hall that was a joy and delight...some
remarkable music on both orthodox and unorthodox instruments - a
raucous and unforgettable pipe…,” written by John Martin, The New York
Times, January 28, 1956, Title: “Ballet: Yugoslav Folk Art 'Tanec'
Dancers Appear at Carnegie Hall in Display of Tremendous Skill”
“…An audience which jammed Carnegie to capacity (the house had been
sold out by last Monday) cheered and applauded the folk dancing with as
much enthusiasm as if it had been witnessing classical, theatrical
ballet at its most glittering,” written by Walter Terry, title:
'Yugoslav Folk Ballet', New York Herald Tribune, January 28, 1956.
“ ...The Yugoslav National Folk Ballet, which spent the week-end in the
Civic Opera house, is a fair sample...Called Tanec, which is the
Macedonian
word for dance, this group of 37 dancers, singers and musicians is a
kaleidoscope of the Balkans, …When five of them dance the “Sopska
Poskocica,” which apparently just means they are showing off to the
girls. I would keep them any day as unfair trade for the four little
swans in “Swan Lake.” They are brilliant, gay, and worth seeing...,”
written by Claudia Cassidy, title: “On the Aisle Yugoslav Ballet a
Colorful Addition to International Dance”, and published in the
newspaper Chicago Daily Tribune, on February 6, 1956.
“…there was a remarkable precision in both dancing and playing…Clarinet
bass fiddle, violin, drums, guitar and flute provided most of the
accompaniments in various combinations... “ written by Samuel Singer
entitled “Yugoslav Ballet
Visits Academy”. It appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer on February
8,
1956.
“…Anyone watching the Yugoslav National Folk Ballet last night in
Constitution Hall could have guessed without any difficulty the major
emotions and situations involved in the dancing…A Sopska Poskocica is
devised to show the girls how handsome and wonderful and brilliant and
exciting and sensational their man friends are. It does. The rate at
which it is danced, and the tremendous energy
and precision of six men who dance it, is unique and demanded a
repetition... “ written by Paul Hume and entitled “Yugoslav Dancers
Shoot the Works”. It appeared in The Washington Post and Times Herald
on February 10, 1956.
“…The single appearance here, sponsored by International Artists in
association with Charles E. Green and Lee V. Eastman, brought a
capacity audience to Massey
Hall... Last night Torontonians had an opportunity to access Tanec, the
Yugoslav
National Folk Ballet, first artistic export from there, currently on a
whirlwind
tour of Canada and the United States. …The first impression, however,
must
be one of rhythmic precision... Nor was the performance without
spectacle...
This was often a fitting part of the interpretation in a larger dance
scheme,
but in the case of one dance, Sopska Poskocica it was no more than a
show-off
dance. As such it was highly effective with its leaps and other
strenuous
choreography... The music, whether for singing or dancing, had the same
spontaneous
folk quality and an exotic character...” written by John Kraglund,
entitled
“Music in Toronto”and appearing in The Globe and Mail on February 14,
1956.
“… the first local appearance of “Tanec,” the Yugoslav National Folk
Ballet last night in the Opera House. “Tanec” (the world actually means
“dance” in
Yugoslavian) is actually a highly trained group of professional folk
dancers and musicians who have taken the folk songs and dances of
Macedonia, Bosnia, Serbia and all the six republica of Yugoslavia and
made a very colorful and musically exciting show out of them…The music
itself - including several indigenous
instruments - is worth the price of the show, and never more so than in
a
number titled simply “Macedonian Tune,” which in its intricate rhythms
and
plaintive melody should at least make Dave Brubeck send out an
emergency
call for Darius Milhaud...” written by R. H. Hagan, title “Yugoslav
Ballet
Proves Folk Dancing 'Tricky' “, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco,
March
8, 1956.
“ The Yugoslav National Folk Ballet - known at home as Tanec - excited
a large audience, seemingly principally composed of fellow countrymen,
in the Philharmonic
Auditorium last night. The engagement continues
through tonight and Wednesday. For authentic folk dancing, wild and
free and yet subject to
its own intricate disciplines, this group would be hard to beat. It
numbers over 30 dancers, singers and musicians and they do the dances
of Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia, Herzegovina and Albania in native
costumes with superb vitality and style…” written by Albert Goldeberg,
title “Yugoslav Folk Ballet Opens Engagement”, Los Angeles Times, March
13, 1956.
“…Together they make as vigorous a display of dancing as the U.S. has
never seen.” Title: “Dance Bouncing Brigands, Yugoslav come to U.S.”,
Life, USA, April 9, 1956.
Tale Ognenovski was a virtuoso clarinet soloist in Sopska Poskocica but
also and arranger of music because he added his own improvisations to
more
parts of the dance. This has also been the case with other dances where
Tale
Ognenovski has performed as virtuoso clarinet and reed pipe soloist.
“Everyone in the audience applauded as if they were four people, and
the Macedonian National Ballet left a great impression in Bourges...
Tanec is the name of this group who have won over the audience. The
quality and talent of this group is admirable...This is the first time
that they have performed in France... At the end of their concert, the
members of Ensemble 'Tanec' remained on stage and were applauded by the
Bourges audiences for more than qoute of an hour.” The above comes from
an article, entitled “Hier soir au GRAND-PALAIS BRILLANTE “PREMIERE”
des Ballets de Macedoine” (”Yesterday evening in GRAND-PALAIS Brilliant
first performance of National Ballet of Macedonia.”), that appeared in
the newspaper 'Le Berry Republicain' in Bourges, France, on September
24, 1959.
“The first performance of the National Ballet of Macedonia was a
tremendous success. Everyone in the hall applauded with enthusiasm,
here in the 'Grand Palais' in Bourges at the first performance in
France of the National Ballet of Macedonia... The first performance in
Bourges was a spectacle...The members of the National Ballet of
Macedonia arrived four days ago in Paris and have been shown on
television...” This is from an arcticle entitled “Hier soir a Bourges,
La “premiere” nationale des Ballets de Macedoine a remporte un enorme
succes” (Yesterday evening in Bourges, The first national Ballet of
Macedonia achieved tremendous success.”). It was published in the
newspaper “La nouvelle republique du Centre”, Bourges, France on,
September 24, 1959.
“Everyone who went to the concerts by Ensemble 'Tanec' in Paris and
other towns and cities in France during the tour in 1959 of a little
over two months was fascinated. Yes, audiences opened wide their hearts
and didn't think anything
of their hands while applauding your folk dancers. What 'Tanec' is
playing
in the spirit of Macedonia, believe me no other Ensemble in the world
can
perform. All great professional Ensembles in the world possess
something
special. Your girls and boys put their whole heart into the dance, and
a
prime example of this was the clarinetist Tale Ognenovski...” “ said
Raymond
Guillier (Director of his own company, 'Les grands spectacles
internationaux Les productions Raymond Guillier, 129 Boulevard Massena
- Paris”) Manager of international exhibitions in Paris, France…” The
above appeared in an article
entitled 'Your dance fascinates me,' written by M. Georgievski, and
published
in the newspaper 'Vecher', Skopje, Republic of Macedonia on September
14,
1964.
Tale Ognenovski received numerous awards and honours, all amongst the
most prestigious in the world of performing arts. The most significant
awards were:
1.) First Award Clarinet as the best clarinetist at the First
Macedonian Festival of Folk Dances and Songs, Skopje, October 6-10,
1948, ahead of musicians from 453 folk dance groups. “The First Award
Clarinet was received by Tale Ognenovski from Bitola…” appeared under
the title “Awards received by choirs, folk dance and song groups, solo
singers and players who participated at the
first Republic of Macedonia Festival of Folk Dances and Songs”,
published in the newspaper “Nova Makedonija” on October 13, 1948.
2.) First Award at the Yugoslav (Former Yugoslavia) Folk Music Festival
in Opatija, Croatia , September 9-12, 1951, together with 11 other
members
of the folk dance group from the Bitola village of Nidzopole, ahead of
85
folk dance groups from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro,
Slovenia,
Macedonia and Croatia. In the cultural newspaper “Kulturni radnik”
Number
10-11, published in October 1951 in Zagreb, Croatia, Dr. Vinko Zganec
wrote,
under the title “Yugoslav Musical folklore at the Festival in Opatija”,
“the
clarinet (the virtuoso clarinet soloist was Tale Ognenovski) and the
large
drum provided a most effective combination for the folk dance from
Kozjak,
as did the clarinet with the small drum for the folk dance “Teshkoto”
from
Nizhopole. The Yugoslav Folk Music Festival in Opatija had been
specially
arranged for the members of the Conference of the International Folk
Music
Council. “...We were privileged to see and hear for ourselves the
beauty
and variety of Yugoslav folk art at the wonderful Festival which had
been
especially arranged for the members of the Conference...there were
moments
during the Festival performances when we could recognize the magic of
song
and dance...an astonishing pageant of costume and custom, of ritual and
social
dance, of songs and instrument playing by 700 performers...” These
comments
appeared under the headings: “EDITORIAL” and “SOME IMPRESSIONS OF THE
YUGOSLAV
CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL”, published in the Journal of the International
Folk
Music Council, Vol. IV, pages 1-2, London, March, 1952.
3.) “Estradna nagrada Jugoslavije” (”Yugoslavian Stage Award”), the
greatest award in former Yugoslavia for musical stage artists, from the
Association of Stage Artists of Yugoslavia, (signed by the composer
Miljenko Prohaska), Zagreb, Croatia, October 31, 1978.
4.) “Pochesna Estradna Nagrada na Makedonija” (”Macedonian Stage Award
with Honours”), the greatest award in the Republic of Macedonia for
musical stage artists, from the Association of Stage Artists of
Macedonia, (signed by Bozhidar Noev), Skopje, Republic of Macedonia,
May 27, 1996.
In December 1952, Tale Ognenovski played a solo clarinet accompaniment
with the outstanding pianist Nino Cipushev. They performed the
classical concert “Concert Polka for Clarinet” by Miler Bela in the
“Police House” in Skopje with great success. Miler concert consists of
complicated parts that demand great virtuosity, and many cadenzas that
are difficult to perform. Tale Ognenovski performed this concert
magnificently, and in doing so became the first clarinet soloist to
perform a classical concert for the clarinet in the Republic of
Macedonia. This was a memorable event in the history of music of the
country.
He was Head of the “Folk Music Orchestra” of “Macedonian Radio
Television.” He performed as clarinet soloist in concert broadcast on
Macedonian Television: Mozart's 'Clarinet Concerto in A Major K.622,'
Wagner's 'Adagio for Clarinet' (1987) and Cavallini's concert 'Fiori
Rossiniani' (1970). He has composed and arranged 150 Macedonian folk
dances, one classical concert “Tale Ognenovski Concert for Clarinet
No.1”, and many Jazz compositions. Some of his compositions are
recorded on 11 LPs, 11 cassettes, 10 gramophone records, and one
videotape (RTB, Jugoton, RTS and MRT).
The US CD-album under the title, “Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and
Classical Music,” is confirmation that Musical Genius Tale Ognenovski
is the greatest clarinetist, reed piper, zourlist and small bagpiper of
all time, demonstrating unique skill, a wealth of invention, amazing
improvisational virtuosity, and
outstanding musical competence in all areas of music. The Audio CD
includes 3 Jazz compositions (all composed by Tale Ognenovski), 6
Macedonian folk dances
(all composed by Tale Ognenovski and classical music (composed by Tale
Ognenovski).
This album is the best instrumental album of all time. Accompanying him
are
members of his Orchestra: his son Stevan Ognenovski (drum (”tapan”) -
all
tracks and reed pipe - tracks 1, 8 and 9) and grandsons Nikola
Ognenovski
(reed pipe - tracks 1, 8 and 9) and Kliment Ognenovski (reed pipe -
tracks
1, 8 and 9). Record label: Independent Records
Amazon.com CD Reviews
Totally Different and Mesmerizing
“…All selections are written by Mr. Ognenovski. This album crosses all
of the above genres with finesse. A don't miss, feel good recording.
Check out the drums. Tops my list of jazz recordings,” Will Grandy,
Amazon.com Reviewer from Canada.
Undisputed King of the Macedonian Clarinet
“…Tale Ognenovski is an undisputed leader and innovator of Balkan style
improvisational jazz on the clarinet… Tracks 1, 2 & 3 are called
“Tale
Ognenovski Jazz Compositions No. 1, No. 5 & No. 8.” The first
reminds
me of American jazz, such as played by Bennie Goodman & his band in
the
1940s. Gradually, in a very fluid fashion, the music changes to
Macedonian
tunes and melodies. No. 5 & No. 8 have exotic musical phrases that
only
a master musician can create on a Balkan clarinet. My favorite tunes
are
the folk dances which demonstrate his innovative skills using the minor
musical
scale, unique rhythms and melodies that predominate in the Balkans. The
titles
of the tunes, “Brusnichko Oro”, “Nevenino Oro”, “Bukovsko svadbarski
oro”,
“Talevo kasaspsko oro” ... sound as mysterious and enticing as the
music
itself…”Tale Ognenvovski Concert for Clarinet No. 1”, is an amazing
musical
labyrinth, an extravaganza of magnificent proportions and dimensions.
Although
it lasts about 29 minutes, there is nothing boring or repetitive within
the
entire musical fete. It is a meditative exploration on the clarinet of
a
new musical form, a fusion of modern Westernized jazz improvisations
with
ancient Balkan rhythms and melodies…” Erika Borsos, Amazon.com Reviewer
from
USA.
Slammin'
“The feel on this set truly eased me&made me feel all the
instrumentation from start to finish.the pipes were on point&had a
rhythm that moved&grooved to me.the drumming was tight as
well.together with His Son&Grandkids Tale
leads the way on this Tightly Blend of Different musical
styles&bring them all together as one.the kind of music on a Mellow
Summer day that truly hits the spot.even though Tale Ognenovski is the
Composer&is Leading the
way to Quote Sly&The Family Stone this is truly a “Family
Affair”.Highly Enjoyable.” Maximillian Muhammad, Amazon.com Reviewer
from USA.
MusicWeb (UK) CD Review
“...The clarinet playing of Tale Ognenovski is much celebrated in his
part of the world but he also toured in the west many years ago and
even performed at Carnegie Hall. He is undoubtedly an exceptional
artist and the predominant image created in my mind is of Benny Goodman
playing the superb Contrasts he commissioned Bartók to write for
him, but with a folk rather than
a classical emphasis. All the pieces are credited as being written
(arranged?)
by Ognenovski...” Neil Horner
MuzikReviewz.com CD Review
“I hope you are prepared for a cultural shock, with Tale Ognenovski and
his family. Ognenovski family comes from Balkan, Macedonia, country
that
was part of Ex-Yugoslavia and has a border with Greece. Macedonia is
rich
with culture and history, beauty of a nature and people. Tale
Ognenovski
did an outstanding work with combining two different music worlds, so
that
he could give the listener bigger and broader appreciation for Oriental
culture,
which is many times misunderstood and judged by Western people. He
built
a magnificent bridge in mixing Oriental and Western music, with jazz,
classical
and folk dance music. To do something like that Tale Ognenovski used
clarinet
as main instrument in all his compositions. He also used instruments
such
as reed pipe, small bagpipe, zourla and drum, which are present in
Oriental
Music. Tale’s work is a great art and his music has heart and soul in
it.
You can feel it and it will touch you the way you will not expect...”
written
by Suzana Brathwaite
“Like his other clarinet works the”Tale Ognenovski Clarinet Concerto
No.1” (from US CD-album entitled, “Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and
Classical Music”) is composed with the end result of expressing his own
amazing virtuosity in
mind.. All registers of the clarinet find eloquent expression in this
concert.
With this classical concert Tale Ognenovski, a creative musical genius
continues
the river of great beauty that is classical music. He marks of final
perfection
and maturity. The Tale Ognenovski's Clarinet classical work is far more
than
on exposition of the clarinet's tonal qualities, and his clarinet
technical
possibilities, which the composer Ognenovski, had already explored and
approved
in his compositions of Macedonian folk dances. It is also a display of
imaginative
power, colorful, almost romantic emotion, and sensitive feeling. This
concert
is written with very creative and technically demanding solos and
soloist
for the clarinet requiring extremes in range, tonal control, technique
and
dynamic…,” written by Stevan Ognenovski, M.Sc. and published in the
book
entitled: “Tale Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer.”
Publishing
house is MATICA MAKEDONSKA, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. The book is
published
in both Macedonian and English.
“This Audio CD album is confirmation that Tale Ognenovski is the
greatest clarinetist of all time in the World, demonstrating unique
skill, a wealth of invention, amazing improvisational virtuosity, and
outstanding musical competence, “ written by Sonja Stoilkovska and
published in the newspaper “Dnevnik “ , Skopje, Republic of Macedonia,
on January 31, 2002
“Tale Ognenovski is the greatest clarinetist, reed piper, zourlist and
small bagpiper of all time, and one of the Greatest Composers in World
Music...,” written by Mileva Lazova and published in the magazine
“Makedonsko Sonce” , Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, on October 10,
2003, Title: “Macedonian Musical
Genius Tale Ognenovski, the winner of “11 Oktomvri” award.”
Tale Ognenovski won top honors on October 11, 2003 at Macedonian
Parliament as the Winner of 11 Oktomvri Award, the highest and the most
prestigious national
award in Republic of Macedonia.
Tale Ognenovski's recordings for Radio Television Belgrade, Jugoton and Macedonian Radio Television are unique compositions based on Macedonian folk music but in places influenced by oriental, jazz and classical music. His pieces have a highly complex pattern of rhythm and attractive melody that is incomparable with any other kind of music known today. Tale Ognenovski's contributions to world music are enormous. His remarkable music of consistently high quality is unique.
Tale Ognenovski is the finest exponent of clarinet playing. His performances are perfect and the sound he produces is a revelation in just how beautifully the clarinet can be played; from the lowest bass notes to pitches in his upper range, he maintains their timbre and purity. No one else can compare with his playing Macedonian folk dances, jazz and classical music on the clarinet. His delicate tonal precision, his ringing warmth, his musical and instrumental intonation and his technically demanding solos are a delight to listen to.
Tale
Ognenovski lives in
Skopje in the Republic of Macedonia. He has been playing the clarinet
professionally for the past 67 years, from 1937 through to the present
day. His clarinet is a 'Buffet-Crampon'; he uses Vandoren 5RV and 5RV
Lyre Clarinet Mouthpieces and Vandoren Clarinet Reeds.
Tale Ognenovski has opened up new possibilities for the clarinet that no one could have predicted.
His virtuoso and complex compositions are both interesting and fascinating for people to listen to and to admire. He has made solo performances and recorded pieces with many orchestras. He has been featured in many televised concerts broadcast in Europe and United States. His unique style with the clarinet has earned him an international reputation. His genius is ably demonstrated through his musical interpretations, compositions and band leadership. His compositions and clarinet interpretations are some of the most spectacular in the world of music.
His legend will live forever. His music has become a large part of the lives of many people. His music has moved their souls and touched their hearts. Music, which will forever be played and forever be loved, has brought tears to their eyes and smiles to their faces.
His composition range, his virtuosity, and his originality with a clarinet have made him a brilliant cult hero, a genius in the musical world. He is a genius, a brilliant musician and a giant of music.
Wave
Audio Samples
W. A. Mozart: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra,
in A Major, KV 622, soloist on clarinet Tale Ognenovski,
accompaniment on piano by Tanja Shopova (35.56 sec, 197KB)
E. Cavallini: Concert "Fiori Rossiniani", soloist
on clarinet Tale Ognenovski, accompaniment on piano by Ladislav Palfi
(30.79 sec, 170KB)
R. Wagner: "Adagio for Clarinet", soloist on
clarinet Tale Ognenovski, accompaniment on piano by Tanja Shopova
(33.97sec, 188KB)
First tour of Tale
Ognenovski with Macedonian Ensemble ‘Tanec’ was to
The New York
Times for Ognenovski's performances as
clarinet and reed pipe (recorder) instrumental soloist at Carnegie
Hall, New
York City on January 27, 1956 with Macedonian Ensemble "Tanec" wrote:
"tremendous skill", "brilliantly spectacular and wonderfully
unfamiliar dances", "great individuality", "incredible
phrases", "raucous and unforgettable pipe",…, Article entitled
"Ballet: Yugoslav Folk Art; 'Tanec'
Dancers Appear at Carnegie Hall in Display of Tremendous Skill"…,
written by music critic John Martin
(January 28, 1956), and "amazing variety to the dances",
"thousand different shades of dynamics", "conscious
virtuosity", "the broken circles of the kolo of the Macedonian
mountains",
"dateless reed pipe"…, Article entitled "THE DANCE: FOLK ART; Group From Yugoslavia In Impressive Debut
Learning vs. Magic No Macedonian Monopoly The Week's Events",
written
by music critic John Martin, The New
York Times. (February 5, 1956).
Stevan,
Nikola, Tale and Kliment Ognenovski
Tour of
The popularity of the
Ensemble Tanec's music in Europe brought with it increasing press
attention in
North America before and during the tour of
YUGOSLAV
BALLET TO APPEAR IN
"The Yugoslav
National
Folk Ballet will begin a fifteen-week tour of the
THE DANCE: DIRECTION; CHOREOGRAPHIC
VIGOR FROM MACEDONIA
The Ensemble
arrived in
Great
Variety of Dance in Yugoslav
Folk Ballet
"The word, Tanec, means
Dance in Macedonian, all kinds of dance. And the repertory of Tanec,
the
Yugoslav National Folk Ballet, in the
Yugoslav
Ballet Booked Here
"The Yugoslav National
Folk Ballet will be presented for one night only at Constitution Hall
on
Thursday, Feb. 9. This company of Balkan singers, musicians and folk
dancers
has been on tour in Europe and currently is preparing for its
TV
debut of "Tanec” on CBS
The
A copy of
this
programme may
be viewed free of charge on a videocassette at the Library of
Congress in
On the
LIBRARY
OF CONGRESS’
Internet Web site, http://catalog.loc.gov with Keyword = Ansambl za
narodni
igri i pesni Tanec is written:
Main
Title: Omnibus.
IV, vol. 15 / TV-Radio Workshop of the Ford Foundation; Producer,
Robert
Saudek.
Published/Created:
Library
of Congress http://lccn.loc.gov/88705799
in the
world-famous Carnegie
Hall, 
Allmusic's
reviewer,
Craig
Harris, noted: "The only professional folklore ensemble in
"Venerable
Carnegie
Hall fairly vibrated as the audience blistered its palms in
appreciation..." - By Robert Coleman,
New
York Daily Mirror, January
28, 1956
Ballet:
Yugoslav Folk Art; 'Tanec'
Dancers Appear at
Carnegie Hall in Display of Tremendous SkillTale Ognenovski in the books and
encyclopedias:
Tale Ognenovski
and Dushko
Dimitrovski
Book: "Za
Nasha Muzika"
(For Our
Music); Author: Dushko Dimitrovski;
Publisher: BID "Misirkov" (1994).The
prodigy, however, is called Tale Ognenovski... Both Jesus Christ's: "I
came not to do away with the Bible, but to fulfil and continue it", and
Michaelangelo's: "The Artist must adopt strict, artistic rules at
first,
to be able to break them afterwards"... could well apply to Ognenovski.
Absolutely masterly and limitless imagination and music inventiveness
are only
'potka', a condition, a starter, tonal 'organon', for his creative
accomplishments.... As a virtuoso playing 'Chalgija' music (in his
child-hood,
as a shepherd, he played the pipe ('kavalche'); later, as an educated
musician
he played Cavallini, Weber and Mozart). Tale Ognenovski, at the same
time,
navigates himself effectively all around the world of classical music.
As if
the ingenious knowledge of the 'chalgija' universe, but also with the
live
primordial in the rustic sound, together with the vivid, creative touch
of the
mysteries of European classical music idea, had predetermined the
outstanding
talent of Ognenovski to make one, perhaps unconscious, but in musical
and
historical terms, more than far-reaching creative step forward. In
other words
if without telling in advance, we approach carefully and analytically
the
'chalgija' opus created by the Maestro, we will discover with surprise
and
great delight that Ognenovski is (probably) the FIRST, and (surely) THE
FARTHEST REACHING contemporary who first made the connection between
the two
"UNCONNECTABLE" worlds - the Orient and the West - with words and
melodies. Tale Ognenovski does not find it problematic to start with a
motive,
a theme, and then to navigate through all the labryinths of the archaic
and old
church styles, so that at in a certain section of his improvisation...
to
decide on a strict, "very Western-style" tonality and to bring all
that to the starting-point by perfectly structuring and observing the
style.
The impossible becomes possible: two, "usually non-complimentary"
parallel-existing
worlds of sounds - Europe - The Orient - are in Tale Ognenovski's music
naturally brought closer together, understand each other and merge.
wild and free and yet subject to its own
intricate
disciplines, this
group would be hard to beat. It numbers over 30 dancers, singers and
musicians
and they do the dances of Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia, Herzegovina and
Albania
in native costumes with superb vitality and style … They are
accompanied by a
group of musicians consisting of a violinist, guitar and accordion
players, a
flutist, a clarinetist and double bass, though drums of
different
types are frequently involved, as well as a shepherd's reed pipe..." -
By Albert
Goldberg, Los
Angeles Times, ,
March 13, 1956.
THE
DANCE: FOLK ART; Group From The New York
Times for Ognenovski's performances as
clarinet and reed pipe (recorder) instrumental soloist at Carnegie
Hall, New
York City on January 27, 1956 with Macedonian Ensemble "Tanec" wrote:
"tremendous skill", "brilliantly spectacular and wonderfully
unfamiliar dances", "great individuality", "incredible
phrases", "raucous and unforgettable pipe",…, Article entitled
"Ballet: Yugoslav Folk Art; 'Tanec'
Dancers Appear at Carnegie Hall in Display of Tremendous Skill"…,
written by music critic John Martin
(January 28, 1956), and "amazing variety to the dances",
"thousand different shades of dynamics", "conscious
virtuosity", "the broken circles of the kolo of the Macedonian
mountains",
"dateless reed pipe"…, Article entitled "THE DANCE: FOLK ART; Group From Yugoslavia In Impressive Debut
Learning vs. Magic No Macedonian Monopoly The Week's Events",
written
by music critic John Martin, The New
York Times. (February 5, 1956).
DANCE

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p509257
Tale
Ognenovski at Clarinet-Now.com,
http://www.clarinet-now.com/famous-clarinet-players.html
Clarinet - Wikipedia
"One
of the most
renowned Macedonian clarinet players is Tale Ognenovski, who
gained
worldwide fame for his virtuosity.”
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Stevan
Ognenovski (Nationality: Macedonian), Mag.Scient., Magister Scientiarum
(Magister of Science in Computer Science)
Born in
1948 in the village of Brusnik near Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. He
is a
Macedonian information
technologist, instrumentalist: drum and
reed pipe (recorder), music producer and writer. Stevan Ognenovski
is the son
of Tale
Ognenovski, multi-instrumentalist: clarinet,
reed pipe (recorder), tin whistle, small bagpipe,
zourla
(zurla), and drum, composer, bandleader and music producer.
Parents:
Tale Ognenovski (Nationality: Macedonian) and Nevena Ognenovska
(Nationality:
Macedonian)
Spouse:
Margarita Ognenovska
Children:
Nikola Ognenovski and Kliment Ognenovski
Tale
Ognenovski and his son Stevan Ognenovski photographed in front of the
Faculty of
Electrical Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia after
receiving
diploma Dipl.-Ing. in
graduation ceremony, May, 1974
Degree: Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diplom),
degree
in electronics engineering (Graduate Engineer, Dipl.-Ing. - This degree
is
equivalent to a Master's degree (M.Sc.), Level 7.1 according
to the
European Qualification Framework (EQF)). Diploma No.: 3158-1974 (April
26,
1974). Thesis: “Converter of Voltage to Frequency”. Mentor: Prof.
emer.
dr. sc. Ante
Santic (http://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ante_%C5%A0anti%C4%87)
Prof.
emer. dr. sc. Ante Santic was awarded 2003 EMBS Career Achievement
Award
presented by IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society).
Awards:
Award
for innovation from Iskra Delta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iskra_Delta),
Ljubljana, Slovenia
(November 28, 1986).
Recognition
for successfully participation in the National Competition of the
“Society of mathematicians and physicians of Macedonia” in physic of
the
scholars of the secondary schools in Republic of Macedonia on May 8,
1966 in
Skopje.
He has
written articles about the artistic works of his father Tale Ognenovski
in the
newspapers: "Nova Makedonija" (November 10, 1997 (http://www.novamakedonija.com.mk), Dnevnik
(2002 http://www.dnevnik.com.mk), Vecher
(October 7,
2002 http://www.vecer.com.mk/default.asp)
and
Utrinski Vesnik (October 7, 2002 http://www.utrinski.com.mk), in
the
newsmagazines: "Denes" (on October 29, 1998 and on October 10, 2002),
Makedonsko Sonce (November 15, 2002) and Makedonsko Delo (November 22,
2002).
He is
Author of the book entitled: "Tale
Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer" (http://lccn.loc.gov/2003457521). Publishing
house is Matica Makedonska. The book is published in both Macedonian
and
English, on December, 2000. ISBN 9989483124 ; 406 pages (format
A4). The
content of the book are: the biography of Tale Ognenovski and music
notation of
compositions of Macedonian Folk Dances, Jazz and Classical Music (all
composed
by Tale Ognenovski).
| Wedding
Party: Margarita Ognenovska and Stevan Ognenovski,
Hotel "Panorama", Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, November 13, 1977 |
Tale Ognenovski,
November 13,
1977 ![]() |
Promotion
of
the book entitled: “Tale
Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer” at the Cultural
Centre
"Grigor Prlicev", Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia on
July 9, 2001.

Tale
Ognenovski biographer is his son Stevan Ognenovski, M.Sc. who wrote the
book:
"Tale Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer" / "Tale
Ognenovski Virtuoz na Klarinet i Kompozitor" (2000). Publishing house
is
"Matica Makedonska" ((Editor in chief and Director Rade SILJAN;
Editor Dejan PAVLESKI; Cover Stevan OGNENOVSKI M.Sc.; Design
editor Niko
P. TOZI)), Skopje, Republic of Macedonia; ISBN
9989-48-312-4 ; 406 pages (format A4). The book is published
in both
Macedonian and English.
Library of Congress
information at
http://lccn.loc.gov/2003457521
and World
catalog at
http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56368816&referer=brief_results
The
content
of the book are: the biography of Tale Ognenovski and music notation of
compositions of Macedonian Folk Dances, Jazz and Classical Music (all
composed
by Tale Ognenovski)
Dushko
Dimitrovski, ethnomusicologist and reviwer of the book writes: "This
book
can be distinguished from others by the way research has been
extraordinarity
complete and scrupulously conducted. An enormous number of richly
illustrated
moments in his life and the creative style of Tale Ognenovski make it
possible
for everyone to see the extraordinary values and dimensions of this
artistic
person as one of the most important instrumental maestros in the world
and a
uniquely creative musician." Kiril Todevski, ethnomusicologist and
reviwer
of the book writes: "In the first chapter the author, using selected
materials, has included biographical data and individual articles about
Tale
Ognenovski's performances, as well as significant statements about his
contribution towards the common proclamation of our cultural values
with
Ensemble "Tanec" on their mammoth tours in the United States of
America, Canada and Germany in 1956, followed by the tours in France
and
Switzerland in 1959. Perhaps the most significant of his performances
with
Ensemble "Tanec" was the one in the famous Carnegie
Hall in America." The Ministry of Culture for the
Republic
of Macedonia makes the publishing of this book possible by their
financial
support.
Promotion
of
the book entitled: “Tale
Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer” at the Cultural
Centre
"Grigor Prlicev" - Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia on
July 9, 2001.
Tale Ognenovski,
Clarinetist
and Composer, performed at the promotion of the book entitled: “Tale
Ognenovski
Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer” at the Cultural Centre "Grigor
Prlicev", Ohrid,
The promotion of
the book
was organized by the Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances under the
auspices of the National Institution Center of Culture "Grigor
Prlicev", Ohrid,
|
Kiril Todevski, Tale Ognenovski, Stevan Ognenovski ![]() |
Boshko Trenevski, Tale Ognenovski, Suzana Jolevska ![]() |
|
Stevan Ognenovski and Tale Ognenovski ![]() |
Stevan Ognenovski and Tale Ognenovski ![]() |
| …Suzana Jolevska Kliment Ognenovski ![]() |
Boshko Trenevski, Tale Ognenovski, Kliment Ognenovski, Nada Andreeva ![]() |
Katerina Chorbeva, Tale Ognenovski ![]() |
Kiril Todevski, Tale Ognenovski ![]() |
FULL STORY
Book
"Tale Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer"
Kiril
Todevski, Tale Ognenovski, Stevan Ognenovski. Promotion
of
the book entitled: “Tale
Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer” at the Cultural
Centre
"Grigor Prlicev", Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia,
July 9, 2001.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
On June
17, 1991, he transferred to Department of Research and
Development at ” Macedonian
Telekom AD”, and his assignment was as Assistant for Informatics and
New PTT
Services. He was member of the Working Group responsible
for
upgrade VAX/VMS and ALPHA AXP computer systems in computer center at ”
Macedonian
Telekom AD”, since 1991.
He was promoted to Independent Assistant for Switching and Informatics
on March
1, 1993 and to Principal Engineer on August 1, 1995.
He was main designer of computer network at "PTT Macedonia" (now
”Macedonian Telekom AD”
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makedonski_Telekom)) since
1994, when 10 Mbps Thin Ethernet Local Area Network LAN and 2
Mbps PDH
and SDH links between local area networks in 6 telephone exchanges in
Skopje
have been installed. Equipment includes: Converter GMT-H/V.35-15P
from Pan
Dacom,
Germany (http://www.pandacomdirekt.com/en/company/about-us.html),
Siemens (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siemens)
Digital
Multiplexer DSMX2/34 and Dec
Routers
90T1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Equipment_Corporation).
Later this project of 2 Mbps SDH
links
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronous_Digital_Hierarchy) was
applied in extended Local - Wide Area
Network between local area networks in main towns in Macedonia. Similar
concept
was applied for connection of IP Backbone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_backbone) of “Macedonian
Telekom AD” in 2001.
MOBIMAK A.D-Skopje now T-Mobile
Macedonia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Mobile_Macedonia
During the planning and implementation of mobile telephony system, GSM
at
“PTT Macedonia” (MOBIMAK
A.D-Skopje, now T-Mobile
Macedonia),
from 1995 to October, 1996, Mr. Ognenovski was a consultant
of the
Working Group responsible for specifying the equipment and services for
mobile
telephony system, GSM (Global
System for Mobile Communications http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM) in
Republic of Macedonia and Project Manager of the Project for defining
technical
characteristic of Computer Billing System of GSM Mobil Telephony
of “PTT
Macedonia” and for
implementation of BSCS (Business
Support and Control System) in GSM of “PTT Macedonia”
(MOBIMAK A.D-Skopje, now T-Mobile
Macedonia)
He is co-author of the elaborate entitled "Suggested prices for
services
in GSM Mobile Telephony", created on April 19, 1996.
He participated in all meetings between ERICSSON (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ericsson), CAP PROGRAMATOR (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capgemini)
and
PTT
Macedonia (now ”Macedonian
Telekom AD”) representatives and managed all issues regarding the
Computer
Billing System BSCS (Business Support and Control System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LHS_Telekommunikation) of
GSM Mobile Telephony from April 22, 1996 to October 2, 1996.
Together with other members of the Working Group responsible for GSM
Billing
System, he visited Detecon, Bonn and GSM Computer Centre of DeTeMobil
(now
T-Mobile, Deutsche
Telekom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Telekom subsidiary), Munster, Germany, on February
11-15, 1996.
He has successfully participated in the “Business Support and Control
System
(BSCS)” course organized by CAP PROGRAMATOR” on June, 1996 in
Skopje.
BSCS is the one of the world’s most proven end to end customer care and
billing
solution for wireless networks.
He successfully completed a courses: “Digital UNIX Utilities and
Commands”
and "Digital UNIX System Administration EY-L571E-SG.E001"
in training center of EuroComputer Systems, (representative of American
company
Digital Equipment Corporation – now Hewlett-Packard) in Skopje (May 24,
1996
until June 1, 1996 and June 17-21, 1996), and course
"SQL*Plus
DB7A Database Administrator Part I" in training center of American
company
ORACLE in Skopje, from July 13 until July 22, 1996 (Certificate
No.: 3/96).
He was member of the Working Group for the control of invest and
technical
documentation of the “Project for implementation of the GSM Mobil
Telephony in
Republic of Macedonia”. He was member of the Working Group for
controlling the
quality of the “Telephone exchange of GSM”.
Internet Center T-Home Macedonia
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Home_Macedonia)
He has
successfully participated in specifying and ordering equipment for the
first
noncommercial Internet Center at Macedonian Telekom
AD, (now T-Home Macedonia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-Home_Macedonia) which
commercial Internet service began on 7-th of December 1995) on February
21,
1995. The Internet equipment from Eicon Technology from Dublin, Ireland
includes: Eicon Card HIS/PC 1MB, OSI PC Gateway for UNIX (SCO Version)
and IP
Router for UNIX (SCO Version).
Macedonian
Telekom AD
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makedonski_Telekom)
He has
successfully participated in the “INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS
SECURITY
SEMINAR/WORKSHOP” from the “International Association for Computer
Systems Security”
from October 20 until October 24, 1996 in Ohrid.
He was member of the Working Group (Decision no. 9489, November 11,
1997 and
Decision no. 5231, March 3, 1999) responsible for creating technical
solution
for upgrading LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network). He
is
author of project requirement for new telex exchange Datex P (February
2002).
He is co-author of Development plan for Y2002, Y2003,Y2004, Y2005 and
3-year
conceptual development plans for the period of Y2003-2005,Y2004-2006
and
Y2005-2007 for Public Payphones. He is co-author of Project
requirements
for extension of telephone exchanges ALCATEL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatel-Lucent) E10
in Bitola, Struga, Kavadarci, Strumica and Podares (May, 2003) and for
cabling
of Local Area Network (LAN) at Bitola, Gostivar, Gevgelija, Kavadarci,
Kicevo,
Kicevo - stopanski dvor, Kocani, Kumanovo, Ohrid, Prilep,
Strumica, Veles
and Skopje (Direkcija, Cair, Gorce Petrov, Karpos, Kisela Voda,
Montiranje i
servisiranje, Centar and Transporten Centar) (June, 2000). He was
main
designer of first Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet),
1993 and Wide Area Network (WAN http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_area_network),
1994. He is author and co-author of many elaborates, technical
solutions and
project requirements in Computer Systems, Local and Wide Area Network
in "Macedonian Telekom AD".
He was member of the Project Team for Voice
over IP Gateway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.323#H.323_and_Voice_over_IP_services).
He was member of the delegation of the PTT “Macedonia”
(now “Macedonian Telekom
AD”) for professional visits to the
“National Center of Scientific and Technological Information
(COSTI),
Tel-Aviv, Israel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel) from April
21 until April 28, 1994.
He was member of the delegations of “Macedonian
Telekom AD” for professional visits to the CeBit in Hannover,
Germany (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany) in
1994, 1995, 1999 and 2000. He has successfully participated in the
courses:
“PRINCE2
Project Management Method” from the “G.A.W. Associates Limited” (April
9 - 11,
2002)
Microsoft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft) Share
Point Portal Server (November 23-24, 2004)
Creating
of Internal Procedures (March 30, 2006)
Metro Ethernet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Ethernet) Equipment
(June 19-20, 2006)
On
March 25, 2002 he became Senior Expert for Research and
Development II of
Research and Development Area at “Macedonian
Telekom AD”. On January 17, 2005, he was promoted to Specialist
for
Development of Technical Products in the Service Platform
Development Department, Technical Development and Implementation
Directorate, Service Area of Macedonian Telekom
AD.
"Tale Ognenovski,
Titan Of
The Clarinet And Composer Of Clarinet Music, Dies" - This website
article was published on Mi2N - Music Industry News Network (June 28,
2012)
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=155399
The New York
Times for Ognenovski's performances as
clarinet and reed pipe (recorder) instrumental soloist at Carnegie
Hall, New
York City on January 27, 1956 with Macedonian Ensemble "Tanec" wrote:
"tremendous skill", "brilliantly spectacular and wonderfully
unfamiliar dances", "great individuality", "incredible
phrases", "raucous and unforgettable pipe",…, Article entitled
"Ballet: Yugoslav Folk Art; 'Tanec'
Dancers Appear at Carnegie Hall in Display of Tremendous Skill"…,
written by music critic John Martin
(January 28, 1956), and "amazing variety to the dances",
"thousand different shades of dynamics", "conscious
virtuosity", "the broken circles of the kolo of the Macedonian
mountains",
"dateless reed pipe"…, Article entitled "THE DANCE: FOLK ART; Group From Yugoslavia In Impressive Debut
Learning vs. Magic No Macedonian Monopoly The Week's Events",
written
by music critic John Martin, The New
York Times. (February 5, 1956).
For more
information please visit:Biography of Stevan Ognenovski http://www.taleognenovski.com.mk/cvstevano.html
Book "Tale
Ognenovski Virtuoso of the Clarinet and Composer" http://www.taleognenovski.com.mk/book.html
CD
"Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music" http://www.taleognenovski.com.mk/firstcd.html
CD
“MOZART and OGNENOVSKI Clarinet Concertos” http://www.taleognenovski.com.mk/mozartcd.html
Information
about Magister’s Science Thesis
of Stevan Ognenovski can be found at Web site: http://www.mzos.hr/svibor/2/06/278/rad_e.htm#rad9
(and http://www.mzos.hr/svibor/2/06/278/rad_h.htm#rad9)
of MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SVIBOR - Collecting Data on
Projects
in Croatia.
Book
Tale
Ognenovski
Lambert M. Surhone (Editor), Mariam T.
Tennoe (Editor), Susan F. Henssonow (Editor) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tale-ognenovski-lambert-m-surhone/1103724547
Product Description: The content of this book primarily consists of
articles
available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Tale Ognenovski
(Macedonian: Тале Огненовски) (born April 27, 1922) is a Macedonian
multi-instrumentalist: clarinet, reed pipe (instrument) (recorder), tin
whistle, small bagpipe, zourla (zurla) and drum, composer and
bandleader. On
January 27, 1956, he performed at Carnegie Hall, New York City as
clarinet and
reed pipe (recorder) soloist of Macedonian State Ensemble of Folk
Dances and
Songs "Tanec".
Product Details: Paperback: 92 pages
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Language: English; ISBN-10: 613507024X;
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Stevan
Ognenovski
Tale
Ognenovski Quartet
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Stevan
Ognenovski, Nikola Ognenovski,
Tale Ognenovski and Kliment Ognenovski ![]() |
Stevan Ognenovski, Dimitar Dimovski, Nikola Ognenovski, Tale Ognenovski and Kliment Ognenovski ![]() |
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Nikola Ognenovski, Stevan Ognenovski, Tale Ognenovski and Kliment Ognenovski ![]() |
Three
CD albums of Tale Ognenovski are available through The Orchard (music label) http://www.theorchard.com/artist/38104/bio global
company headquartered in New York and London to online music services
such
as iTunes and My Space.
Physical compact
discs are available through CD
Baby http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TaleOgnenovski online
music store.
Three CD
Albums available at:
CD
Baby http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TaleOgnenovski,
Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=tale+ognenovski&x=9&y=12,
CD
Universe http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?HT_Search=XARTIST&HT_Search_Info=Tale+Ognenovski
iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=289186198,
The
Orchard (music label) http://www.theorchard.com/artist/38104/bio,
MySpace Music, http://www.myspace.com/taleognenovskiclarinetist ...
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NEW
CD:
“Macedonian Clarinet Jazz Composed By Tale Ognenovski” |
Book:
“Tale
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Email steveogn@yahoo.com |
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tale_Ognenovski | Clarinet - Wikipedia "One of the most renowned Macedonian clarinet players is Tale Ognenovski, who gained worldwide fame for his virtuosity.” |
| Macedonian Clarinet Jazz Composed by Tale Ognenovski | CD Baby | Amazon.com | CD Universe | iTunes | The Orchard | MySpace Music |
| MOZART and OGNENOVSKI Clarinet Concertos | CD Baby | Amazon.com | CD Universe | iTunes | The Orchard | MySpace Music |
| Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music | CD Baby | Amazon.com | CD Universe | iTunes | The Orchard | MySpace Music |
Amazon.com
MP3 Downloads of Albums of Tale Ognenovski:
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| MP3 Album | MP3 Album | MP3 Album |
Important Webpages:
Tale Ognenovski
Clarinet Solo
- Brusnichko Oro Macedonian Folk Dance
Tale
Ognenovski Clarinet Solo - Bukovsko
Svadbarsko Oro Macedonian Folk Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZvuHuLswaI
Tale
Ognenovski Concert for Clarinet No. 1 - Macedonian Classical
Clarinet
Solo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hJqfSv3Jnc
Tale Ognenovski Jazz Composition No. 1 -
Macedonian Jazz Clarinet Solo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5v68GMLaCs
Tale Ognenovski
Jazz
Composition No. 6 - Macedonian Jazz Clarinet Solo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJkibqVfE5I
Stevan
Ognenovski married
Margarita Andreeva (now Margarita Ognenovska) in 1977. They had two
sons Nikola
and Kliment,
"Tale
Ognenovski is always environed with love of his son Stevan
Ognenovski and
daughter in law Margarita Ognenovska." - Article written by Rumena
Ravanovska-Tulbevska, entitled: "World Jazz
Musician of the Day Tale Ognenovski", Tea Moderna,
Margarita Ognenovska received his Dipl. oec. - graduate economist degree in economy (Graduate Economist - This degree is equivalent to a Master's degree (M.Sc.), Level 7.1 according to the European Qualification Framework (EQF) in 1978 from the Faculty of Economics , University of "Sv. Kiril i Metodij", Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. She works at Komercijalna Banka A.D. Skopje since 1978.
Komercijalna
Banka AD Skopje is for the seventh time winner of the award “Bank
of
the
year”, which every year awards renowned professional magazine "The
Banker", published by Group Financial Times.
Nine years in a
row
(2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012), the Global
Finance
magazine announced the Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje the best bank in
Macedonia.
As a recognition
for excellent quality of its international payment operation, this
year,
Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje is again the winner of the award: Deutsche
Bank’s 2010 Straight – Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award.
This award is especially important, since the straight-through
processing of
payments significantly decreases the costs of the global transactional
banking
nowadays. In its notification, Deutsche Bank, which is the global
leader in
this area, emphasizes the successfulness of the team of Komercijalna
Banka in
charge of this issue reaching an extraordinary high STP rate of 99.74%.
By this award, Komercijalna
Banka AD Skopje once again confirmed
its role as a leader in the banking sector, which follows and
implements the
latest banking trends and technologies.
