From Papandopulo to Tchaikovsky - Opening the New Season!
The opening of the new concert season brings an exceptional musical event - a gala performance by the Zadar Chamber Orchestra under the baton of renowned maestro Ivan Repušić, taking place on Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 PM in the magnificent setting of St. Chrysogonus' Church. Adding special significance to the evening is the guest appearance of Gordan Tudor, one of Croatia's most prominent saxophonists, who will perform for the Zadar audience in a dual role - as both soloist and composer.
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The concert program has been thoughtfully curated to blend Croatian musical heritage, contemporary creation, and timeless classics. The evening opens with a performance of Boris Papandopulo's playful and witty Pintarichiana, followed by an intimate and exciting musical moment – the performance of a new version of the ARP Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra by Gordan Tudor himself. The crowning moment of the evening will be one of the most beautiful works of Late Romanticism, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's magnificent and emotionally lavish Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48.
About the Soloist: Gordan Tudor
A versatile saxophonist, composer, and educator, Gordan Tudor has established himself as one of the leading and most dynamic musicians of his generation. He received his formal musical education at prestigious institutions in Split, Zagreb, Amsterdam, and Paris, building a distinctive and broad artistic profile.
His work to date has been recognized with numerous awards at domestic and international competitions, recording honors, and high critical acclaim. As a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, he regularly performs on stages across Europe and North America, bringing energy and virtuosity to every performance.
In addition to his impressive performing career, Tudor has built an exceptional body of work as a composer. His compositions are regularly performed at festivals worldwide by renowned international ensembles and musicians, and are officially published by the prestigious Dutch publishing house Donemus. Among his achievements as a composer, the highly acclaimed ballet The Plumber (Vodoinstalater) stands out in particular.
Tudor's chamber music involvement is equally rich and diverse. He actively serves as the alto saxophonist in the esteemed Papandopulo Quartet, performs in a duo with guitarist Mislav Režić exploring contemporary repertoire, and delivers exceptional chamber interpretations in a trio with pianist Martina Filjak and cellist Eckart Runge.
Alongside his rich performing and composing activities, Tudor is dedicated to music education. He currently heads the international saxophone class at the Arts Academy of the University of Split (UMAS), where he visionarily founded and leads the S/UMAS contemporary music ensemble, nurturing new generations of young musicians.