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In addition to its regular programs, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra offers the possibility of performing in private programs. Our experienced musicians will treat you to an unforgettable musical experience that will give each event an extra dimension of quality and enjoyment. Given the rich, interesting and diverse repertoire, the Orchestra can be engaged for various events. In addition to the entire Orchestra, individual chamber ensembles can be engaged, depending on the needs and capabilities of the organizers. The music program and schedule can be partially changed when arranging performances.
For all information and suggestions for cooperation, you can contact us at press@dso.hr.
Brass & Percussion septet Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Members of the B&P septet of DSO are Karmen Pervitić – glockenspiel, Džemal Cakić – flugelhorn, Toni Kursar – horn, Martin Hrćan – horn, Damir Butigan – euphonium, Ivan Kušelj – trumpet and Alan Polzer – drums and percussion. The expansion of the ensemble and the variety of sound colors made it possible to enrich and expand the repertoire of classics, romanticism, film music, jazz, funk, rock, etc.
The ensemble is unique in Croatia and in the world due to its unusual composition, and the trumpet player, composer and arranger Damir Butigan took care of the excellent sound of the ensemble with his arrangements. The repertoire includes many classical, jazz and film successes. A special place is occupied by the project of ethno-crossover compositions based on folk songs and dances of the Dubrovnik region.
In the summer of 2021, the B&P Septep of the DSO was joined by the leader of the cello of the DSO, Vid Veljak, as a guest soloist, and a project of tango and Latin music with works by Piazzola and Ginastera was realized.
DSO Pop’s Ensemble
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra has a rich and interesting program of film music in its repertoire, which is regularly supplemented with new compositions and arrangements. This program is performed in the following composition: 4 first violins, 3 second violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, keyboards, drums, percussion and bass guitar / double bass. If necessary, additional musicians can be hired – Džemal Cakić on trumpet. DSO Pop’s Ensemble performs hits of pop, film and Latin music.
String Quartet Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
The DSO String Quartet consists of excellent young Dubrovnik musicians: Đana Kahriman (concertmaster), Iva Vukić (leader II violin), Šimun Končić (viola leader) and Mihaela Martinović (cello leader). All of these musicians attended the Luka Sorkočević Art School at the beginning of their music education, and continued their further education at the Music Academy in Zagreb and abroad. They have won numerous valuable awards at competitions around the world and performed with renowned musicians and conductors.
They are employees of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra and with their dedicated work they ensure the quality of programs and performances. They performed as a quartet in Croatia, Italy, Belgium and other European countries.