Monthly Program - May
Dialog 88, Vol. 2: Aljoša Jurinić
May 5 at 8:00 PM, University Grand Hall
On Tuesday, May 5, at 8:00 PM, the University Solemn Hall will host a concert by Aljoša Jurinić, one of Croatia’s most prominent world-class pianists, marking his return to this stage after a full decade.
Croatian pianist Aljoša Jurinić is ranked among the most distinguished musicians of his generation. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the University of Toronto and completed his Konzertexamen at the Franz Liszt University of Music in Weimar. His artistic development was shaped by renowned pianists and pedagogues across Croatia, Austria, Italy, Germany, and Canada. He is a laureate of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions, including the Robert Schumann International Competition (2012) in the composer’s birthplace of Zwickau, the Queen Elisabeth Competition (2016), and the Leeds International Piano Competition (2018).
He has performed on leading global stages, including Carnegie Hall and the Wiener Musikverein, building a prolific international career complemented by acclaimed albums and collaborations. His work is featured on six albums, three of which are solo releases. A recipient of the Order of Danica Hrvatska for his contributions to culture, he is currently based in Boston, where he balances his concert career with research into the biomechanics of piano playing.
The concert program features monumental works of the piano repertoire - Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 27, No. 1 and Chopin’s Sonata No. 2 - alongside a selection of poetic miniatures and character pieces by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn Hensel, Debussy, Dora Pejačević, and Clara Schumann. The evening will conclude with Chopin’s Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante.
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Physical ticket sales will take place on May 4 and 5 at the Providur Palace info desk from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. On the day of the concert, the box office will move to the entrance of the concert venue, opening one hour before the start of the program.
Night of Fortresses 2026
May 9 from 5:00 PM, Forte Fortress
We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 9, at the Forte Fortress for a new edition of the Night of Fortresses manifestation. This year’s evening is particularly special as we are joined in celebration by the Brlog Cooperative Brewery, which is marking its 10th anniversary!
The primary goal of the Night of Fortresses is to raise awareness about the importance of this significant fortification, which served as a key point in the defense of Zadar for centuries. Beyond its unquestionable architectural value, this year’s edition places a special emphasis on the connection between cultural and natural heritage. The Vladimir Nazor Park, built directly upon the foundations of the Renaissance fortress, currently holds the status of a protected monument of park architecture and represents a unique meeting point of history and nature in the very heart of the city.
In addition to various activities for children and adults, the event will feature performances by DJ Mario Kovač, Študija (the vocal-instrumental ensemble of the Department of Ethnology and Anthropology at the University of Zadar), Jeboton, and KRIES - an ethno-rock fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds.
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Free entry.
Izvorišta in Zadar: Samba Touré
May 21 at 8:00 PM, Versatile Hall - Providur's Palace
On Thursday, May 21, at 8:00 PM, the Multipurpose Hall of the Providur Palace will host a concert by one of the most prominent contemporary Malian musicians - Samba Touré.
Widely regarded as one of the key successors to the musical legacy of Ali Farka Touré, Samba Touré has built a distinctive style at the intersection of traditional northern Malian music and elements of rock, funk, and soul. He creates a hypnotic and melancholic desert blues sound, featuring lyrical reflections on social issues, war, and life in Mali.
Born in Timbuktu and raised in Gao, he was immersed in the rich Songhai and Peul traditions from an early age, while his musical development was further shaped by Western genres such as jazz and rock. A turning point in his career came in the late 1990s through his collaboration with Ali Farka Touré, when he became a member of his band and developed his signature guitar style. He achieved international acclaim with the album Fondo (2010), and further solidified his status on the global world music scene with releases such as Albala, Gandadiko, Binga, and Wande.
His work represents a vital contribution to the preservation of Malian musical tradition while evolving it within the context of the global music scene. His concerts offer an intense and authentic musical experience, where tradition and contemporary expression merge into a unique atmosphere.
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Physical ticket sales will take place on May 4, 5, 19, 20, and 21 at the Providur Palace info desk from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Zadar Chamber Orchestra with Maestro Ivan Repušić: Mozart’s Requiem
May 24 at 8:00 PM, St. Chrysogonus Church
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On Sunday, May 24, at 8:00 PM at the Church of St. Chrysogonus, the Zadar Chamber Orchestra will perform under the baton of Maestro Ivan Repušić, joined by the Ivan Goran Kovačić Academic Choir and choir director Ivan Šćepanović. The evening’s soloists include Nela Šarić, Dora Jana Klarić, Tomislav Jukić, and Lobel Barun, with Pavao Mašić on the organ.
As part of one of the most anticipated evenings of the concert season led by Maestro Ivan Repušić, the Zadar Chamber Orchestra will perform one of the most poignant and beautiful works in music history - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626.
Mozart’s final, unfinished masterpiece, shrouded in mystery and deep spirituality, will offer the audience a unique experience of the power and beauty of the human voice and orchestral sound.
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Physical ticket sales will take place on May 4, 5, 19, 20, 21, and 22 at the Providur Palace info desk from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. On the day of the concert, the box office will move to the entrance of the concert venue, opening one hour before the start of the program.