Church choir OPLENAC started its activities in 1999. During the eight years of
its existence the choir’s repertoire was enriched with the most beautiful melodies
of Serbian, Russian and Byzantine vocal music. Its qualities have been
presented in over 30 concerts. The choir took part in the Balkan performing arts
market in Thessalonica/ Solun 2006. Two CD’s and one DVD were recorded in
2002 and 2004..
The conductor of the choir Marija Rakonjac, was born in Belgrade. She graduated
from the Music Academy in Podgorica in the class of professor Pavel Vernjikov.
During her studies she got great experience as an orchestral musician.
Since 1995 she has been living in Topola and singing in the church choir. In
2001 she became the choir’s conductor.