Dubravka Zubović

Dubravka Zubovic (b. in Zagreb, Croatia, formerly Yugoslavia) is an opera singer. She has lived in Orange County, California, USA since 1991.

History

Zubovic began her voice studies at the age of 14 and was soon discovered as a young prodigy, graduating from Zagreb Academy of Music with a B.A. degree. Shortly after, she became a leading mezzo of the Belgrade Opera in Belgrade, Serbia.

In 1977 Zubovic graduated with an M.A. degree from the University of Belgrade.

From 1977-1978, she studied at La Scala di Milano with Gina Cigna and Ettore Campogalliani. Her longtime mentor was renowned soprano Zinka Milanov.

Career

Zubovic is a recipient of many prestigious awards from singing competitions in Barcelona (Spain), Vienna (Austria), Ostend (Belgium), etc. During her 25-year career, she performed all over the world, including the USA, Australia, Latin America and on many stages in Europe. Her repertory includes opera, Lieder and oratorio.

In 1987, Zubovic made her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York. She sang with the Pacific Opera at the Costa Mesa Performing Arts Center.

In January 2010, Zubovic joined the Saddleback College Music Department, as an adjunct professor of applied voice and a language coach. Zubovic is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing).

Recently,^[when?] Zubovic opened her own private studio in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California.

References

• Crutchfield, Will, "Review: Giordano's 'Chenier' In Concert", New York Times, March 18, 1988
• Radio-televizija Srbije, "Osma vrata", December 25, 2008

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