NENAD MERLE,
Croatia, violin, 2.-9.7.,
320€




Prof. Nenad Merle (Zagreb, 1956) graduated at the Music Academy in Zagreb under prof. Martin Barić. He teaches violin and chamber music at Music school Pavao Markovac in Zagreb and is head of strings department. From 1988 to 1991 he served as headmaster.

He educated numerous young violinists. His pupils achieve outstanding performances at concerts and competitions and have won 114 prizes, among which 48 first prizes, 38 second prizes, 9 third prizes, special prize of EMCY, etc. 25 of his 32 pupils who completed secondary schooling in his class became professional violinists and graduated at the Music Academy in Zagreb or abroad or are still students at the moment.

Prof. Merle has been a member of jury in regional, national and international competitions. He is a member of Croatian Association of Orchestral and Chamber Musicians and realizes a longtime co-operation with a number of orchestras (Gaudeamus string orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra of Croatian Radio and Television, Croatian Chamber Orchestra, Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, Varaždin Chamber Orchestra).

In recognition of his outstanding pedagogical achievements prof. Merle has been appointed head of council of violin and viola teachers. In 2002 he received annual award given by Croatian Association of Music and Dance Pedagogues and Ministry of science, education and sports awarded him four times commendation for exceptional pedagogical work. In 2006 he was appointed teacher mentor, and in 2008 teacher counsellor.