Dragan Djordjevic
Cellist | Artistic Director | Cultural Leader
His performances are characterized by technical brilliance, unique sound, profound musicality, making him a sought-after artist for prestigious venues and festivals.
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Recent Highlights
Soloist with the Brașov Philharmonic Orchestra (Romania)
Jury Member of the International Khachaturian Competition 2025
Recital with pianist Andrei Gugnin at the KotorArt Festival
Artistic Profile
Celebrated for his brilliant qualities and recognized as one of the most original artistic personalities of his generation, Dragan Đorđević carries out a career as a soloist, chamber musician, pedagogue and artistic visionary.
As founder and artistic director of the RAVANELIUS Festival and CELLISTICA Ensemble, co-founder of the RUBIKON Quartet, and artistic director of Belgrade CELLO FEST, Dragan shapes the cultural life of the region through innovative programming and international collaboration.
Distinguished Festival Appearances
Dragan has performed at some of the world's most prestigious international music festivals such as BBC PROMS, City of London Festival, George Enescu Festival, Shlomo Mintz Festival, Festival Auvers-sur-Oise, Sion-Valais , Ohrid Summer Festival, Belgrade Music Festival (BEMUS), Kotor-Art Montenegro, and many others.
Festivals & Artistic Projects
RAVANELIUS Festival
Founder & Artistic Director of this innovative international festival celebrating classical music excellence
Belgrade Cello Fest
Artistic Director of Serbia's cello festival, showcasing international artists and fostering young talent
Rubikon Quartet
Co-founder of this distinguished chamber ensemble, debuting at City of London Festival
CELLISTICA Ensemble
Founder of this dynamic cello ensemble exploring innovative repertoire and contemporary works
Awards & Distinctions
Laureate and special prize winner at International competitions such as Antonio Janigro, Markneukirchen, Jeunesses Musicales Competition.
Recipient of Zagreb Concert Management Award.
Recital performance in the new Concert Hall of Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg.
Distinguished Collaborations
Artists & Orchestras
Valery Gergiev, Julian Rachlin, Nemanja Radulović, Itamar Golan, Maxim Rysanov, Roman Simović, Manuel Hernández Silva, Alena Baeva, Clemens Schuldt, Andrei Gugnin, Leslie Howard, Emil Tabakov, Mincho Minchev, John Adams, Peter Sculthorpe.
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Belgrade Philharmonic, National Radio Orchestra of Romania, Bergische Symphoniker, Brașov Philharmonic Orchestra, Bamberg Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra of RTV Slovenia, Macedonian Philharmonic, Kammer Philarmonie Amade, Belgrade Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Teaching & Academic Engagement
Appointed as the youngest professor of cello at the Faculty of Music Arts in Belgrade, Dragan has shaped generations of emerging cellists.
Dedicated to teaching, and alongside his full-time professorship, he is regularly invited to give masterclasses at major international festivals such as CellEAST, Cellissimo and Belgrade Cello Fest, as well as throughout China, Sweden, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia and the wider Balkan region.
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"Dragan's approach to music combines technical virtuosity with deep and strong emotional performance. His interpretations are authentic and full of freedom."
- Valery Gergiev
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Contact & Management
For Bookings & Collaborations
Dragan Djordjevic is available for solo performances, chamber music engagements, festival collaborations, and educational residencies worldwide.
For inquiries regarding concert engagements, festival artistic direction, masterclasses, or collaboration opportunities, please contact management directly.