Lana Zorjan
ICMA Discovery award
Absolute winner of “Jaroslav Kocian”
Lana Zorjan is 16 years old and a student of Professor Stefan Milenkovich. She won multiple first and special prizes as well as laureates at international competitions, the most important of which are ICMA Discovery award and absolute winner of “Jaroslav Kocian” competition.
Lana has realized over 300 concerts, public performances, TV appearances…
”Neapolitan violin Vincenzo Postiglione (1880), played masterfully – as if it were an extension of herself – by the remarkable Serbian violinist Lana Zorjan…”
”A sense of being overwhelmed reigned throughout the concert, only slightly alleviated by the discovery of the Neapolitan violin Vincenzo Postiglione (1880), played masterfully—as if it were an extension of herself—by the remarkable Serbian violinist Lana Zorjan. Undoubtedly, the major draw of this past subscription concert. This very young performer tackled two pieces from the French Romantic violin repertoire, starting with Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28, by C. Saint-Saëns (which was performed earlier in the program than scheduled), and continuing with another piece by M. Ravel, Tzigane, rhapsody for violin and orchestra, M. 76.
Originally written for the Spanish violinist Pablo Sarasate, Lana Zorjan approached with high doses of energy and virtuosity—not lacking a certain Spanish flair in her bowing, to which she added an irresistible lyrical tone that speaks to her interpretive maturity. The arpeggios and chromatic passages in the introduction were particularly noteworthy, while in the development of the rondo, Zorjan stood out for her intricate ornamentation, showcasing both her technical brilliance and musical taste.
Once again, Lana Zorjan’s violin virtuosity would shine in her interpretation of another essential work by Ravel: Tzigane, rhapsody for violin and orchestra, M. 76. Composed in 1924, it is a piece dominated by technical virtuosity, which L. Zorjan demonstrated in abundance, along with a vivid evocation of the gypsy spirit. An extended, demanding cadenza gives way to the orchestra’s entrance, over which three themes unfold before reaching a sparkling final section.”
”In both pieces, the Serbian violinist shone with musicality, virtuosity, character, expressiveness, technical skill with both hands, intonation, bowing, double stops, pizzicatos, harmonics, and a precise and vibrant sound….”
”The Teatro Cervantes in Málaga hosted on Friday, April 11, the second performance of Subscription Program 12 of the 2024–2025 season by the Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra (OFM). Under the baton of maestro José María Moreno, its principal conductor and artistic director, the ensemble performed a concert in two contrasting parts, featuring works by Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and Fauré. The young Serbian violinist Lana Zorjan stood out in the first part as a special guest. Meanwhile, the Cármina Nova Choir, soprano Margarita Rodríguez, and baritone César San Martín took the spotlight in the second.
The recital began with a delicate rendition of Pavane for a Dead Princess by Maurice Ravel (1875–1937). The Málaga ensemble evoked an elegant and nostalgic atmosphere, with nuanced attention to textures and phrasing. Next, the young violinist Lana Zorjan took the lead in two solo pieces accompanied by the Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921), and Tzigane, a concert rhapsody for violin and orchestra, also by Ravel.
Zorjan (born 2008, Serbia) is one of the most promising young violinists on the international scene today. She began studying violin at the age of four and has since won more than forty international competitions in countries such as Austria, Russia, Sweden, Spain, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. At just 16, her career already includes over 300 public performances and numerous media appearances—a clear testament to her early, steady, and brilliant trajectory. She has also been invited to perform in prestigious European concert halls. Her presence as a soloist with the Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra at the Teatro Cervantes is yet another confirmation of her artistic maturity and international projection.
In both pieces, the Serbian violinist shone with musicality, virtuosity, character, expressiveness, technical skill with both hands, intonation, bowing, double stops, pizzicatos, harmonics, and a precise and vibrant sound. Before leaving the stage, she gifted the audience an additional unaccompanied piece, once again earning an ovation from the appreciative audience in the main hall of the Costa del Sol’s capital.
In short, the concert by the versatile Málaga Philharmonic Orchestra blended a wide-ranging repertoire across both halves, highlighted by the outstanding performance of Lana Zorjan, the commitment of the Cármina Nova Choir, and the contributions of Margarita Rodríguez and César San Martín.”