Belgrade Philharmonic String Quartet
The musicians of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra Jelena Dragnić, Vladan Lončar, Boris Brezovac and Aleksandar Latković, founded the String Quartet within this orchestra in 2011.
The musicians of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra Jelena Dragnić, Vladan Lončar, Boris Brezovac and Aleksandar Latković, founded the String Quartet within this orchestra in 2011.
The Quartet’s recent achievements include performances on concert stages such as Manarat al Saadiyat as part of the Abu Dhabi Classics Festival, at the opening of the “Chamber Music in Desert” concert season at Liwa Oasis in the United Arab Emirates, two guest appearances in China at Tianjin Concert Hall, a concert at the Centre Culturel de Serbie in Paris and at the Cultural Centre in Izmir, Turkey.
In July 2017 the Quartet performed at the Ljubljana Festival, while other recent highlights include concert appearances at the Mokranjčevi Dani Festival in Negotin, the Espressivo Festival in Cetinje, SVEM Festival in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, at the Modern Gallery in Podgorica, Montenegro, at the opening of the SOMUS Festival in Sombor, Serbia, at the Filipovi dani Festival in Niš, as well as at the Republic of Srpska National Theatre, celebrating the Day of Banja Luka. Furthermore, their concert at Studio 6 Belgrade was broadcasted live by the Serbian Broadcasting Corporation Channel 3.
During the 2015/16 season, the Quartet members were mentors to the young trainees of the Winter String Quartet Workshop in Podgorica, and at the Montenegro Summer Chamber Music Camp at Ivanova korita on Mount Lovćen.
In June 2015, in cooperation with clarinettist Ognjen Popović, the Belgrade Philharmonic String Quartet published their first CD with pieces by Beethoven and Brahms.
In the season 2013/14, the Quartet and their guests performed five chamber music concerts at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall, as part of its own series titled “Quartet + 1”. In addition to music for string quartet, the series also included quintets with two violas, with clarinet, piano and voice.
In the season 2012/13, the Quartet gave a memorable performance of the Concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra by Erwin Schulhoff at the Kolarac Grand Concert Hall, accompanied by the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra and its then Chief Conductor Muhai Tang.
Other performances of the Belgrade Philharmonic String Quartet have included the opening of the Classic Fest Pančevo, the European Day celebration in Belgrade organised by the EU Delegation to Serbia, the performance within the Creative Europe Conference at the Kulturni Centar Grad, as well as concerts throughout Serbia as part of the Belgrade Philharmonic’s humanitarian and corporate social responsibility projects.
The Quartet pursued further training with violinist Wolfgang Redik (Vienna Piano Trio) and violist William Coleman (Kuss Quartet).
The Belgrade Philharmonic String Quartet has cooperated with artists such as Jörg Winkler, Darko Brlek, Ognjen Popović, Veljko Klenkovski, Branko Kabadaić, Jelena Draškoci, Claudi Arimany, Svetlana Jovanović, Attila Mokus.
In the process of selecting new orchestra members, the most important principle is that of absolute impartiality. This is ensured by holding the auditions behind a non-transparent screen and by not revealing the candidates’ identities to the selection panel until the selection has been made. In the beginning, the musicians are randomly assigned numbers under which they perform and the identity of the new orchestra member is not announced until the audition is over.
The selection panel consists of the Chief Conductor, concertmasters, section principals and members of the groups for which the candidate is auditioning. All candidates competing for a vacant position perform the same programme, in two stages, where the first stage is qualifying and includes a mandatory programme, a piece of candidate’s choice and orchestral studies.
The final decision on hiring a new orchestra member is made after six months of probation work. Upon expiry of this period, the panel evaluates how the musician fits in the orchestra, their work methods and communication with the colleagues.
Even if the applicants have satisfied all the high standards of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra and join the more experienced members, a new appraisal awaits them every Friday – a perpetual career-long audition on stage in front of packed concert halls.
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PRINCIPAL FLUTE
The Belgrade Philharmonic is announcing a vacancy for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Principal Flute – subject to a six-month probation period.
The audition will be held in Belgrade, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall, Studentski trg 11, on November 5, 2025, commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for Application: October 29, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
– University degree in music (Flute Department);
– Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;
– Demonstrating high level of artistic achievements;
– Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Required documents
– Written application with a brief curriculum vitae;
– Copy of diploma or official certificate of qualifications;
– Proof of professional experience.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: audicija@bgf.co.rs
Please note: Foreign citizens may be employed subject to obtaining the prescribed residence and work permits.
All candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will be provided with the sheet music for the required orchestral excerpts.
Applicants must indicate a valid phone number and current address.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PRINCIPAL HARP
The Belgrade Philharmonic is announcing a vacancy for one (1) full-time, permanent Harp position – subject to a six-month probation period.
The audition will be held in Belgrade, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall, Studentski trg 11,
on November 18, 2025, commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for application: November 12, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
– University degree in music (Harp Department);
– Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;
– Demonstrating high level of artistic achievements;
– Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Required documents:
– Written application with a brief curriculum vitae;
– Copy of diploma or official certificate of qualifications;
– Proof of professional experience.
Note:
Work experience refers to experience gained through any form of employment (employment contract or other types of engagement) in the field of performing arts (work in an orchestra) after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, regardless of whether the work was performed in the country or abroad.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: audicija@bgf.co.rs
Please note: Foreign citizens may be employed subject to obtaining the prescribed residence and work permits.
All candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will be provided with the sheet music for the required orchestral excerpts.
Applicants must indicate a valid phone number and current address.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CELLO
The Belgrade Philharmonic is announcing a vacancy for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Assistant Principal Cello – subject to a six-month probation period.
The audition will be held in Belgrade, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall, Studentski trg 11, on December 1, 2025, commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for Application: November 24, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
– University degree in music (Cello Department);
– Minimum of one (1) year of relevant professional experience;
– Demonstrating high level of artistic achievements;
– Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Required documents
– Written application with a brief curriculum vitae;
– Copy of diploma or official certificate of qualifications;
– Proof of professional experience.
Note:
Work experience refers to experience gained through any form of employment (employment contract or other types of engagement) in the field of performing arts (work in an orchestra) after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, regardless of whether the work was performed in the country or abroad.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: audicija@bgf.co.rs
Please note: Foreign citizens may be employed subject to obtaining the prescribed residence and work permits.
All candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will be provided with the sheet music for the required orchestral excerpts.
Applicants must indicate a valid phone number and current address.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CELLO TUTTI
The Belgrade Philharmonic is announcing a vacancy for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Cello (Tutti) – subject to a six-month probation period.
The audition will be held in Belgrade, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall, Studentski trg 11, on December 2, 2025, commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for Application: November 24, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
– University degree in music (Cello Department);
– Demonstrating high level of artistic achievements;
– Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Required documents
– Written application with a brief curriculum vitae;
– Copy of diploma or official certificate of qualifications.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: audicija@bgf.co.rs
Please note: Foreign citizens may be employed subject to obtaining the prescribed residence and work permits.
All candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will be provided with the sheet music for the required orchestral excerpts.
Applicants must indicate a valid phone number and current address.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PRINCIPAL HORN
The Belgrade Philharmonic is announcing a vacancy for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Principal Horn – subject to a six-month probation period.
The audition will be held in Belgrade, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall (Studentski trg 11) on December 10, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
Deadline for Application: November 27, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
– University degree in music (Horn Department);
– Demonstrating high level of artistic achievements;
– Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;
– Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Required documents:
– Written application with a brief curriculum vitae;
– Copy of diploma or official certificate of qualifications;
– Proof of professional experience.
Note:
Work experience refers to experience gained through any form of employment (employment contract or other types of engagement) in the field of performing arts (work in an orchestra) after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, regardless of whether the work was performed in the country or abroad.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: audicija@bgf.co.rs
Please note: Foreign citizens may be employed subject to obtaining the prescribed residence and work permits.
All candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will be provided with the sheet music for the required orchestral excerpts.
Applicants must indicate a valid phone number and current address.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PRINCIPAL TROMBONE
The Belgrade Philharmonic is announcing a vacancy for one (1) full-time, permanent position of Principal Trombone – subject to a six-month probation period.
The audition will be held in Belgrade, at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall (Studentski trg 11) on December 10, 2025, commencing at 3:00 p.m.
Deadline for Application: November 27, 2025, by 2:00 p.m.
Eligibility requirements:
– University degree in music (Trombone Department);
– Demonstrating high level of artistic achievements;
– Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;
– Proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Required documents:
– Written application with a brief curriculum vitae;
– Copy of diploma or official certificate of qualifications;
– Proof of professional experience.
Note:
Work experience refers to experience gained through any form of employment (employment contract or other types of engagement) in the field of performing arts (work in an orchestra) after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, regardless of whether the work was performed in the country or abroad.
Applications must be submitted electronically to: audicija@bgf.co.rs
Please note: Foreign citizens may be employed subject to obtaining the prescribed residence and work permits.
All candidates meeting the eligibility requirements will be provided with the sheet music for the required orchestral excerpts.
Applicants must indicate a valid phone number and current address.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be taken into consideration.
