'The Public Doesn't Need to Be a Constant Visitor to Concert Halls to Experience Top Art'

Zagreb Classic, the city's premier open-air summer music festival, is set to enchant audiences once again, commencing tonight and running until July 3rd. The festival, held at King Tomislav Square, will feature a lineup of leading domestic and international musical talents, solidifying its status as a beloved cultural event.

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Zagreb Classic has evolved into a recognizable cultural brand for the city over the years, bringing top-tier musical art closer to the widest possible audience and further enriching Zagreb's tourist and cultural offerings.

Among the highlights this year is the performance by Polina Osetinskaya, a highly regarded Russian pianist celebrated for her captivating artistry. Her appearance at Zagreb Classic is facilitated by Arabela Arts, an international arts agency, spearheaded by Samir Nikočević, a Croatian music manager with extensive experience in the United States.

Martina Bienenfeld, director of the Zagreb Tourist Board, emphasized the festival's growth into a significant cultural brand. "Zagreb Classic has evolved into a recognizable cultural brand for the city over the years, bringing top-tier musical art closer to the widest possible audience and further enriching Zagreb's tourist and cultural offerings," she stated. Bienenfeld also expressed enthusiasm for collaborations with international partners like Arabela Arts, which enable the inclusion of world-class artists and enhance Zagreb's global visibility as a cultural destination.

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We are especially looking forward to cooperation with international partners like Arabela Arts, which enables us to bring world-renowned artists and further contributes to Zagreb's international visibility as an attractive cultural and tourist destination.

Nikočević, director of international relations at Arabela Arts, shared insights into the collaboration. "The cooperation arose very naturally," he explained. "I have been working for years to connect top international artists with audiences worldwide, and Zagreb has always been particularly important to me." He noted a shared vision with the Zagreb Tourist Board to present exceptional artists to the Zagreb public, resulting in a concert program they are proud of.

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The cooperation arose very naturally. I have been working for years to connect top international artists with audiences worldwide, and Zagreb has always been particularly important to me.

Regarding Osetinskaya's performance, Nikočević expressed his admiration for her unique blend of technical mastery and profound artistic sincerity. "Polina has been on my radar for many years... What particularly impresses me about her is the combination of top-notch technique and exceptional artistic honesty," he said. He highlighted her long-standing artistic collaboration with violinist Maxim Vengerov, considering her a must-see artist for the Zagreb audience.

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When the possibility of cooperation with Zagreb Classic arose, we recognized a shared desire – to bring top artists to the Zagreb audience and further enrich the festival's program.