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Zagreb is a city of song, dance and music where you can enjoy classical and modern music full of rhythm, as well as avant-garde. Musical evenings are staged in concert halls, churches, discos, and even in sports arenas and stadiums where the biggest events take place. What's more, every now and then, Zagreb becomes the centre of world music: every other year, every odd year, the International Bienale, the festival of contemporary, avant-garde music is held; every four years, the "Vaclav Huml" International Violin Competition is staged. As well, visits by the most widely acclaimed artists to the "Vatroslav Lisinski" Concert Hall should also be mentioned.
Croatian ensembles are the main players in the musical life of the city. The Festival of the Zagreb Philharmonic is still vividly remembered when it successfully concluded last season with five consecutive concerts with world-renowned conductors.
If speaking of the world of chamber music, the name Zagreb Solists, inevitably crops up. They have made a name for themselves through their performances in different parts of the world. They were founded by the eminent Zagreb cellist, Antonio Janigro, and have continued their work under the leadership of Tonko Ninic, an exceptional violinist and head of the ensemble. The Zagreb Quartet, the oldest Croatian chamber ensemble is also considered excellent and has performed throughout the world.
The Croatian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra and the Academy of Music of the University of Zagreb with its soloists, choir, chamber and student concerts, enhance the musical life of the city, but this is just a brief glance at the numerous events held in Zagreb.
Summer evenings in Zagreb are alive with musical events. The Zagreb summer festival organises "Evenings at Gric" and chamber concerts, with the organ of the Zagreb Cathedral, held in the pleasant atmosphere either within the walls of Opatovina or in church. At the end of July, Zagreb plays host to the International Folklore Festival, with hundred of folklore groups, thousands of people taking part, dancing, singing and bringing to life the streets, squares and halls of Zagreb. |
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