Bratislava Music Agency
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841 06 Bratislava 4
Словацкая Республика
Bratislava Cantat II. 2026
08 - 11 октября, 2026, Bratislava
08 - 11 октября, 2026, Bratislava
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MVS Nešpula
Хорватия
The mixed vocal ensemble "Nešpula" from Pula was founded in 2006 and has since cultivated a rich and diverse musical expression. Their extensive repertoire includes Istrian folk songs, Dalmatian klapa singing, gospel, arrangements of evergreen and popular songs, polyphony, and Renaissance music. Through this wide range of musical styles, the ensemble promotes both Croatian musical heritage and contemporary vocal performance. Over the years, "Nešpula" has held numerous concerts, festival appearances, guest performances, and charity events in Croatia and abroad, earning recognition for its musical quality, artistic excellence, and engaging performances. The ensemble has collaborated with prominent Croatian musicians and groups. In 2017, the group recorded its original song "Probudi me" ("Wake Me Up") signing a contract with the record label Menart. The ensemble has successfully represented Pula, Istria, and Croatia at numerous international choir competitions and festivals, achieving outstanding results. These include Gold Diplomas in Prague (2007), Zagreb (2010), Bratislava in the folk category (2012), Tuhelj (2013), Prague in the folk category (2015), Karlovac and Zagreb (2017), Rome (2018), Lloret de Mar (2019), and Rovinj (2023). Silver Diplomas were awarded in Vienna (2008), Bratislava in the chamber choir category (2012), Valletta (2013), Málaga (2014), Prague in the mixed choir category (2015), Lisbon (2022), and Kalamata (2024). Additional achievements include participation in the prestigious Varna Festival (2009), third prize at Varsovia Cantat in Warsaw (2016), first place at the International Competition of Dance, Music and Poetry in Istanbul (2019), a Gold Trophy at Chorus Inside in Pazin (2024), and second place in the vocal ensemble category at the Isle of Man Festival of Choirs (2025). Through its rich concert activity, numerous awards, international appearances, and collaborations, "Nešpula" continues to promote the cultural heritage of Istria and Croatia while enriching the cultural life of its local community through high-quality and diverse artistic programmes. Awards and International Achievements "Nešpula" is very active on the international choral scene and has won numerous awards over the years: • 2007, Prague (Czech Republic) – Gold Diploma and 1st Prize in the category of small choirs (up to 24 singers) at the 17th International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music with Petr Eben’s Prize • 2008, Vienna (Austria) – Silver Diploma at the 25th International Franz Schubert Choir Competition & Festival • 2009, Varna (Bulgaria) – Participation in the prestigious Grand Prix European Choir Festival "International May Festival Dr. Georgi Dimitrov," the only representatives from Croatia • 2010, Zagreb (Croatia) – Gold Medal at the 10th Choir Competition in the category of vocal ensembles performing folk music • 2012, Bratislava (Slovakia) – Gold in the folk category and silver in the chamber choir category at "Slovakia Cantat 2012" • 2013, Tuhelj (Croatia) & Valletta (Malta) – Gold in the folk category at the Golden Linden Choir Competition; silver diploma in the folk category at the 5th International Choir Competition in Valletta • 2014, Malaga (Spain) – Two silver diplomas at "Sing in Spring" international competition, in the folk and mixed choir categories • 2015, Prague (Czech Republic) – Gold diploma in folk category and silver diploma in mixed choir category at the 29th World Choir Musicultur Competition “Praga Cantat 2015”; special jury award for interpretation of Croatian folklore • 2016, Warsaw (Poland) – Third prize at the "Varsovia Cantat" international competition • 2017, Karlovac & Zagreb (Croatia) – Gold diplomas and category winners in folk choral music at the "Aurora Cantat" competition and the 4th Choir Festival in Zagreb • 2018, Rome (Italy) – Gold diplomas and trophies in the folk and sacred music categories at the "Chorus Inside Advent" international festival and competition • 2019, Lloret de Mar (Spain) & Istanbul (Turkey) – Gold diplomas and category winners in pop and folk categories at "The Place of Holiday" international festival; 1st place and gold trophy at the 19th International Festival of Dance, Singing and Poetry in Istanbul • 2022, Lisbon (Portugal) – Two silver diplomas in folk and free categories at the "Lisbon Sings" international choir competition organized by INTERKULTUR • 2023, Rovinj (Croatia) – Two gold trophies in folk music and popular & modern music categories at the international CHORUS INSIDE competition • 2024, Kalamata (Greece) – Silver diploma in folk category at the INTERKULTUR competition • 2025, Douglas (Isle of Man) - Gold Diploma in the Vocal Ensemble Category and the title of Runner-up of the Competition The vocal ensemble "Nešpula" has become a recognizable name in the Croatian and international vocal scene thanks to their exceptional musical quality, diverse repertoire, and passionate performance. Their dedication to musical expression, preservation of tradition, and openness to contemporary arrangements makes them unique among audiences and experts alike.
Tatjana Merkl
Дирижер
Tatjana Merkl, born in Pula, Croatia, on March 8, 1969, is a distinguished music pedagogue, conductor, and composer who has dedicated her life and work to the cultural and musical life of Pula and the Istrian region. She graduated in Music Pedagogy from the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. Since 1998, she has been teaching piano, solfeggio, and solo singing at the Cultural and Artistic Society Istra (OKUD “Istra”). Between 2006 and 2010, she served as Head of Music Activities within the same organization, where she currently holds the position of Vice President. Merkl composes for instruments, choirs, and vocal ensembles (klape). Her compositions, inspired by the traditional Istrian scale, have been published in the collection Naš kanat je lip (“Our Song is Beautiful”), an annual choral gathering that has been held since 1973 in Poreč and promotes compositions rooted in Istrian musical heritage. In 2021 and 2023, she received the First and Second Prize of the Croatian Composers’ Society. She regularly serves as a jury member at Croatian and international choral, vocal, and klapa competitions, and has been awarded five conducting prizes at international choral festivals in Croatia, the Czech Republic, and Italy. She has also served as a jury member at several international choral competitions, including, Victoria International Vocal and Choral festival-competition, Istria Cantat , Aurora Cantat , Valis Aurea Cantat, and at the FIK – Festival of Istria and Kvarner Klapa competition. From 2014 to 2018, she served as President of Uosis Asmci – the Association for the Preservation of the Memory of Istrian Composers, dedicated to the protection, promotion, and preservation of works by Istrian composers and the Istrian musical scale. In April 2016, she received a high recognition from the Croatian Choral Directors Association at the International Symposium for Choral Conducting and Singing in Zagreb, earning the honorary title of Maestra Mentor. Later that same year, she was honored with the Istriana Award by the Istrian Region and the City of Pula in the category of music, recognizing her as the most accomplished musician in Istria. The recipient of this award is selected by votes from journalists, mayors, and municipal leaders of the Istrian region. In 2023, she received the Special Award of the European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF) in Paris, France, for her contribution to strengthening international cultural relations, supporting multinational traditions, and her professional excellence. Merkl is the founder and conductor of the mixed choir “Cantus PoPuli” (est. 2014) , conductor of the chamber choir “Rubino” from Rovinj (2009–2026), founder, leader, singer of the vocal ensemble “Nešpula” (since 2006), and female klapa“ Fjok“ (2026). She was also a long-time member and conductor (2003–2004) of the award-winning female klapa Teranke from Pula. For sixteen years, she led the mixed choir of the Cultural Society “Matko Brajša Rašan” from Pula, first as accompanist and later as conductor. She also founded and conducted the male klapa “Brnistra” (2013–2018). Throughout her career, Merkl has collaborated with many distinguished musicians, including Maestro Đelo Jusić, Damir Bužleta, Bruno Krajcar, Saša Antić(TBF), Branko Starc, Bojan Pogrmilović, Đeni Dekleva Radaković, and with notable Pula-based bands Nola and Dogma. Her 28 years of conducting and pedagogical work have been marked by artistic excellence, international recognition, and a lasting contribution to the musical heritage of Istria.
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