8th International
Oboa Fest
June 30 to July 2, Belgrade, Serbia
Masterclass with Fabien Thouand
K.GE Double Reeds
Oboe Atelier Bulgheroni
Programme
June 30th
09:00
Masterclass with Fabien Thouand
20:00
Concert by the winners of the “Ljubisha Petrushevski” Award:
Irina Klakor and Lana Đurić
July 1st
09:00
Masterclass with Fabien Thouand
20:00
Concert by Fabien Thouand,
accompanied on piano by Marko Bogdanović
July 2nd
09:00
Masterclass with Fabien Thouand
20:00
Final concert of the Oboe Fest participants,
featuring the premiere performance of the piece “For 6 Oboes” by renowned composer Miloš Raičković, written especially for this edition of the festival.
Oboa Fest
The Sound of the Oboe in the Heart of Belgrade
Welcome to Oboa Fest, Belgrade’s first festival dedicated entirely to the art of the oboe — a unique celebration of sound, skill, and soulful expression. Taking place in the vibrant cultural heart of Serbia, Oboa Fest brings together world-class performers, passionate students, and oboe lovers from across the region and beyond.
Over several inspiring days, the festival offers:
- Concerts featuring renowned oboists and chamber musicians,
- Masterclasses for students and professionals,
- Workshops with top oboe makers and reed experts,
- Networking opportunities with musicians, educators, and enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a dedicated musician or a curious listener, Oboa Fest invites you to experience the oboe like never before — as a leading voice in classical music, contemporary works, and cultural dialogue.
Join us in Belgrade to celebrate beauty, breath, and belonging — the essence of the oboe.
Masterclasses & Concerts
with worldclass renowned teachers
Reed making lessons & materials
Oboe maintenance
with best people from oboe industry
Contemporary
The goal of the contemporary segment of the Oboe Fest project is to bring the works of Serbian composers closer to young oboe students, as well as to a broader audience through the concerts we organize. Each year, we include pieces by our composers because we believe that preserving and nurturing tradition and national values is the foundation upon which every artist stands. By becoming familiar with domestic creations, young people become promoters of this heritage on their future professional journeys around the world.
Contemporary
The goal of the contemporary segment of the Oboe Fest project is to bring the works of Serbian composers closer to young oboe students, as well as to a broader audience through the concerts we organize. Each year, we include pieces by our composers because we believe that preserving and nurturing tradition and national values is the foundation upon which every artist stands. By becoming familiar with domestic creations, young people become promoters of this heritage on their future professional journeys around the world.
8th International Oboa Fest
June 30 to July 2 | Hall of Belgrade Philharmonic, Studentski trg 11, Beograd
Mentor: Fabien Thouand
The number of applications for the 8th International Oboa Fest is limited to ten (10) active participants.
The participation fee for active involvement in Oboa Fest is 220 EUR, payable in the equivalent amount in dinars according to the NBS middle exchange rate.
Oboa Fest Program:
- All active participants will receive two lessons with Fabien Thouand (Orchester).
- Presentation of the “Oboe Atelier Bulgheroni” oboes (Italy)
- K.GE Reeds with cane and reeds
- Performance at the final concerts with a program worked on during the lessons (solo and ensemble).
- Oboa Fest diploma for completing the masterclass.
- An accompanist will be provided for the masterclass.
The best student of this year’s Oboa Fest will receive the prestigious Ljubiša Petruševski Prize, which includes a solo concert with an accompanist at the Belgrade Philharmonic Hall during next year’s Oboa Fest, as well as one free lesson at the following edition. This is a unique opportunity to perform and grow under the legacy of one of Serbia’s greatest oboists.
Masterclass Application
Application closed!
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Important!
Payment and Confirmation
A fee of 50 EUR is required to secure your spot in the masterclass, while the remaining amount must be paid no later than two weeks before the start of the masterclass or in cash on the first day of the event.
You also have the option to pay the full amount no later than two weeks before the start.
After the fee is paid by all participants, you will receive the schedule and timetable for the masterclass.
Payments can be made in the equivalent amount in dinars at the NBS middle exchange rate to the following account:
Dinar Account:
Udruženje Ljubitelji Klasične Muzike | Lovers of Classical Music
Banca Intesa
Account Number: 160-464471-68
Payment Purpose: Application for Oboa Fest
Foreign Currency Account:
IBAN: RS35160600000103563457
SWIFT/BIC: DBDBRSBG
Bank: BANCA INTESA AD BEOGRAD
Milentija Popovića 7b, 11070 Novi Beograd, Serbia
Account Holder: LJUBITELJI KLASIČNE MUZIKE
Radoja Domanovića 19, Beograd, Zvezdara, Republic of Serbia
Payment Purpose: Application for Oboa Fest
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