A Year-Long Celebration of Timeless Melodies, World-Class Musicians, and Unforgettable Performances in the Heart of Dubrovnik
A city as aesthetically melodious as this deserves a supreme orchestra, and that is exactly what Dubrovnik possesses. Celebrating 100 years of magical melodies in 2025, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra is one of the city’s outstanding cultural symbols, a shining example of Dubrovnik’s passion for creativity and expression in a most melodious manner. To celebrate this significant anniversary, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra will hold a series of special events and performances throughout the year, doing what they do best in Croatia’s most harmonious city.
The undoubted highlight of the calendar is the Star Cycle, the main event of which will take place on the orchestra’s official birthday. On April 13, music lovers will fill the city’s Marin Držić Theatre to pay tribute to the sounds of one of Dubrovnik’s most beloved institutions. The Star Cycle will also feature concerts with some of the most talented musicians around, from iconic pianist Ivo Pogorelić to violinist Jiří Vodička, horn player Radovan Vlatković, and more. Legendary conductors such as Uroš Lajović and Valentin Egel will join forces with the orchestra to produce some memorable evenings. Elsewhere, the calendar is filled with an opera gala, film music nights, a new and improved version of the Stradun Classic chamber music festival, the beloved Dubrovnik Summer Festival and Dubrovnik Musical Autumn events, and even an evening of Johann Strauss Jr. magic. From beginning to end and beyond, it promises to be a birthday for the ages.
Established in 1925, the DSO started life as the Dubrovnik Philharmonic Orchestra, but its roots trace back to the 15th century Dubrovnik Republic. Continuing the city’s tradition of musical magic, the orchestra became one of the most renowned in Europe, performing classics and premieres at home and abroad with some of the most impressive performers on the planet. It adopted its current moniker in 1992, but no matter the name, the excellence remains the same. Happy birthday, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra!
To stay up to date with the latest programs and events, visit the official website of the orchestra at www.dso.hr, and don't miss a single note of our 100th-anniversary celebrations!
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