Role

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Conductor Performer

Genre

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Vocal

 

Vjekoslav Sutej is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on August 17, 1939, in Zagreb, Croatia. Sutej's parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. He began playing the piano at the age of six and later learned to play the violin and the viola. Sutej's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a prodigy. He studied at the Zagreb Academy of Music, where he received a degree in conducting. He also studied at the Vienna Academy of Music, where he honed his skills as a conductor. Sutej's career as a conductor began in the early 1960s when he was appointed as the conductor of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented and innovative conductor, and his performances were highly acclaimed. In 1965, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for six years. In 1971, Sutej was appointed as the principal conductor of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Canada. This was a significant milestone in his career, as it marked his first appointment as the principal conductor of a major orchestra. During his tenure with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Sutej led the orchestra to new heights of excellence. He introduced new works to the repertoire and collaborated with some of the world's most renowned soloists. Sutej's tenure with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra was marked by several highlights. In 1973, he conducted the world premiere of the opera "The Ecstasy of Rita Joe" by Harry Somers. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Sutej's reputation as a conductor of contemporary music. In 1975, Sutej led the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on a tour of Europe, where they performed in some of the continent's most prestigious concert halls. In 1977, Sutej was appointed as the principal conductor of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in Canada. He held this position for five years, during which time he continued to build his reputation as a conductor of international renown. In 1982, Sutej was appointed as the principal conductor of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in Australia. This was a significant appointment, as it marked his first position as the principal conductor of an orchestra outside of North America. During his tenure with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Sutej led the orchestra to new heights of excellence. He introduced new works to the repertoire and collaborated with some of the world's most renowned soloists. In 1984, he conducted the world premiere of the opera "The Death of Klinghoffer" by John Adams. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Sutej's reputation as a conductor of contemporary music. Sutej's tenure with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra was marked by several highlights. In 1986, he led the orchestra on a tour of Europe, where they performed in some of the continent's most prestigious concert halls. In 1987, he conducted the world premiere of the opera "The Ghost Wife" by Richard Mills. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Sutej's reputation as a conductor of contemporary Australian music. In 1988, Sutej was appointed as the principal conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia.

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