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April 20, 2026

Trust in Gabriel Fekeș Made the Philharmonic Musicians Better: Jelena Milašinović on the Tribute to the Deceased Chief Conductor

The Belgrade Philharmonic held its last concert of its 102nd season last Friday, dedicated to its suddenly deceased chief conductor, Gabriel Fekeș.

Trust in Gabriel Fekeș Made the Philharmonic Musicians Better: Jelena Milašinović on the Tribute to the Deceased Chief Conductor

TL;DR

  • The Belgrade Philharmonic's 102nd season concluded with a concert honoring the late chief conductor, Gabriel Fekeș.
  • The concert featured guest conductor Aleksandar Brigel and highlighted Fekeș's dedication to programming significant works.
  • The orchestra plans to honor Fekeș's memory with Mahler's Symphony No. 6 in the upcoming 103rd season.
  • Fekeș's influence is credited with transforming the orchestra into a virtuoso ensemble capable of tackling challenging repertoire.
  • The Belgrade Philharmonic has released a publication titled "Thus Spoke Gabriel" and an exhibition of photographs to commemorate Fekeș.

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