Darko Milowich
Darko Milowich | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 November 1958 Belgrade,  FPR Yugoslavia |
| Genres | Western classical |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, conductor |
| Years active | 1975–present |
Darko Milowich (born 30 November 1958) is a Luxembourgish violinist and conductor of Serbian origin, recognized for his international concert performances, academic contributions, and leadership of the chamber ensemble "d'arco."
Early Life and Education
Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Milowich began violin studies at age five under Ljubivoje Nikolic. He later attended the University of Arts in Belgrade, earning a bachelor's degree under Prof. Lazar Marjanovic and a master's degree under Prof. Aleksandar Pavlovic. His advanced training included studies with Evgenija Tschugaewa in Moscow, Rudolf Koelman in Zurich, and conductors Yuri Simonov and Yuri Ahronovich.
Career
Milowich has performed extensively across Europe and beyond, with notable appearances in Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, Israel, and the United Kingdom. His London debut at Wigmore Hall was hailed by the local critics. Since relocating to Luxembourg in 1986, he has been a member of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra and the European Soloists, while also serving as the founder and concertmaster of Ensemble "d'arco."[1][2] [3][4][5]
Academic and Teaching Contributions
Milowich has held a teaching position at the Royal Conservatory of Mons and led summer masterclasses in Austria, Greece, Croatia, and Italy. He earned a PhD from the University of Luxembourg, with his dissertation exploring the works of Italian composer Leone Sinigaglia.[6]
Instruments
From 1984 to 1986, Milowich performed on an Andrea Guarneri violin. Since 2003, he has played "Il Soldato," a 1791 Giuseppe Guadagnini violin from the Salomon Collection.
Selected Discography
- Ensemble "d'arco" – Haydn: Piano Concertinos and String Trios (Naxos 8.557660)[7]
Awards and Honors
In recognition of his contributions to Luxembourgish culture, Milowich was named Chevalier de l’Ordre du Grand Chêne.[8]
Publications
- Milowich, Darko (1980). Ahrimanov grozd. Nova Knjiga, Belgrade. ISBN [if available].
- Milowich, Darko (2024). "Echoing Dolomites", Leone Sinigaglia: Remembering Glorious Successes to Re-establish a Forgotten Composer. PhD thesis. University of Luxembourg.[6]
Personal Life
Milowich is a certified CMAS scuba diving instructor (since 2007) and has practiced hot yoga since 2022.
References
- ↑ "Luxembourg Music Prize 2024: Camille Kerger, Francis of Delirium, Hunneg Strëpp, and many more awarded for their musical talents".
- ↑ Colić, Miodrag (2014). Moj put oko sveta (My Trip Around the World). Belgrade: Evro-Giunti. ISBN 978-86-505-2621-7. Search this book on
- ↑ "Den Darko Milowich a säin Ensemble d'arco". radio 100,7. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ "Vernissage d'Indira Mehic au profit d'Amnesty International Luxembourg". Amnesty International Luxembourg. 21 November 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ Steffen, Alain (13 June 2025). "30 Jahre Ensemble d'arco – Darko Milowich, Gründer und 1. Violinist des Ensemble d'Arco im Gespräch". Tageblatt. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Milowich, Darko (24 May 2024). ""Echoing Dolomites"".
- ↑ "Haydn / Sabine Vatin, Ensemble d'Arco - Piano Concertinos • String Trios". Discogs. September 2006.
- ↑ "Violin and viola duet | Fondation EME".
External Links
- Doctoral dissertation on ORBilu
- Fondation EME profile
- RTL Today article on Luxembourg cultural awards
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