Five Austrian Choirs Deliver Unforgettable Concert in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik's historic Church of St. Blaise resonated with harmonious melodies on July 17, 2026, as five Austrian choirs presented a memorable concert. The event was the culmination of the "Music That Connects" Dubrovnik Choir Tour 2026, an international cultural and musical project designed to foster collaboration and strengthen ties between Croatian expatriates and their homeland.

The concert, organized by the Croatian Heritage Foundation Dubrovnik branch, the Croatian-Austrian Society Dubrovnik, and the Diocese of Dubrovnik, showcased the power of music to bridge cultures. Under the artistic direction of Croatian conductor Mo Giuseppe Terzo, performers from the City Choir Fischamend, Choir Pro Musica Haslau-Maria Ellend, Women's Choir Open Hearts Wien, Choir of Employees of Orthopedic Hospital Speising Wien, and Men's Choir Ottakringer Liedertafel – Bäckers Wien filled the sacred space with their voices.

The program was further enriched by the participation of Dubrovnik singer-songwriter Josip Čenić, who performed his original song "Jedna je Hrvatska" (One Croatia) and other solo pieces. Pianist Mag. Kamila Zaveckaite also added a classical touch to the evening. The tour provided participants with an opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of southern Croatia and the Bay of Kotor, with additional concerts held in Trsteno and Split.

Maja Mozara, head of the Croatian Heritage Foundation's Dubrovnik branch, emphasized the project's significance. "The project 'Music That Connects' demonstrated how the joint music-making of Austrian and Croatian musicians represents an important contribution to international cooperation with the message, Music knows no borders – it connects people, nations, and hearts," she stated in a press release. The tour successfully connected the homeland and diaspora Croatia through its performances.

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Music knows no borders – it connects people, nations, and hearts