Youth Choir of Šabac Singing Society
Šabac, Serbia
Branko Đurković - conductor
Competition Section
| Title | Composer |
|---|---|
| Hvalite | D. Bornjanski |
| Svatij Bozhe | Kijevsko |
| Aliluja | Z. Zaprov |
| Svjat, svjat, svjat | S. Mokranjac |
The Singer's Society of Šabac was founded in 1864. The two most productive periods of it's history were between 1902-1911, when the choir was led by Robert Tolinger, and from 1964 until the present, under the guidance of conductor Branko Gjurkovic. During the long time of its existance the choir is winner of many choral festivals and competitions.
Branko Gjurkovic was born in Dublja near Šabac. He graduated from the Music Academy in Baelgrade where he obtained MA degree in choral conducting in the class of prof. Voyislav Ilic. He is founder of The Choir of 66 Girls as well as the Art Sudio of Šabac. For his achievements he has been awarded with "The Octobre" award of city of Šabac, as well as with the Serbian national award for high achivments in culture. He works as a profesor at the University of Belgrade.
Šabac is a city in western Serbia along the Sava river, near the mountain Cer, in the region of Macva. It is the administrative center of the Macva District. The city has a population of 70,164, while population of the administrative area is 115,884.
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