Conductor Pavle Zajcev wins 'Milka Trnina' Award for 'Shakespeare in Music'

Croatian conductor Pavle Zajcev has been honored with the 'Milka Trnina' Award, the country's highest professional recognition in classical music, for his exceptional direction of the concert 'Shakespeare in Music.' The award, presented by the Croatian Society of Musical Artists (HDGU), celebrates outstanding contributions to Croatia's musical heritage.

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Shakespeare in Music

Simultaneously, the Zagreb Music Academy received a 'Milka Trnina' Diploma for its project 'Music from French Courts.' This project, featuring soloists, the choir, and the orchestra of the Music Academy under the baton of Hervé Niquet, highlighted sacred compositions and the grandeur of music at Baroque-era French courts.

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Music from French Courts

Zajcev, a respected conductor, cellist, and educator, was recognized for his interpretation of three distinct works: Mendelssohn's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' overture, Dvořák's 'Othello,' and Prokofiev's ballet suite 'Romeo and Juliet.' The HDGU noted how these pieces showcased Shakespeare's enduring influence on music and provided Zajcev a platform to display his conducting prowess.

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showed the power of Shakespeare and provided Pavle Zajcev an opportunity to highlight his conducting expression and interpretation

The 'Milka Trnina' Award has been presented since 1958 to individuals who have made significant contributions to Croatian musical culture. Notably, each individual can receive this prestigious award only once in their lifetime. The formal award ceremony is scheduled for June 15 at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.

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indicates the magnificence of artistic events at the French (but not only French) courts of the Baroque period