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Slobodan Begić is a conductor, violinist, and composer born in Dubrovnik, where he completed his secondary education focused on violin studies. He earned his degree in violin performance from the Zagreb Music Academy and later pursued conducting studies at the Sarajevo Music Academy. His professional journey kicked off in 1987 at the Marin Držić Theater in Dubrovnik, where he worked as a composer and music producer. In 1988, he became an active concert performer, collaborating with various quartets and chamber orchestras such as the Sorkočević Quartet, Dubrovnik String Quartet, and Dubrovnik Chamber Orchestra. Their performances took them across Europe, including Italy, Austria, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and Hungary. In 1989, Begić became a member of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, initially as the principal second violinist. In 1996, he assumed the role of artistic director of the Mostar Symphony Orchestra, leading them to numerous successful performances and guest appearances in Italy and Austria. Transitioning from orchestral work to education, Begić became a professor at the Luka Sorkočević Art School, teaching violin and conducting. In 2013, he also became the conductor of the youth orchestra, guiding them to numerous performances and competition wins throughout Croatia. Begić’s conducting repertoire includes engagements with the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, Mostar Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra of the Sarajevo Music Academy, Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Dubrovnik Chamber Orchestra. Taking the initiative, Slobodan Begić spearheaded a compelling project to bring opera to Dubrovnik. Teaming up with Opera Panonica from Osijek and the youth orchestra, he staged a series of acclaimed productions at the Marin Držić Theatre in Dubrovnik. These included Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte”, “Don Giovanni”, and “The Marriage of Figaro”, as well as Pergolesi’s “La serva padrona”, Donizetti’s “Rita” and “L’elisir d’amore”, and Mozart’s “Bastien und Bastienne”. Beyond his operatic ventures, Begić has conducted numerous symphonic concerts, earning accolades from both critics and audiences. His remarkable contributions to the music scene have been acknowledged with several awards, including the City of Dubrovnik Award for his role in promoting the city internationally.
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George Frideric Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks (ouverture) |