# Orchestral performances at Dubrovnik Summer Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orchestral-performances-at-dubrovnik-summer-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-19T08:12:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

During the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, various orchestral performances took place at historic venues in Dubrovnik.

On August 11, the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra performed a sold-out concert at the Knežev dvor atrium. Conducted by Christian Vasquez, the program included Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello and Arvo Pärt’s ‘Tabula rasa’.

On August 19, the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Dawid Runtz, performed in front of the Dubrovnik Cathedral. This event marked the orchestra’s return to the festival after an eight-year absence. The repertoire included works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Gotovac, and Stravinsky.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Dubrovnik Cathedral

The Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Dawid Runtz, returned to the Dubrovnik Summer Festival with a major concert performed in front of the Dubrovnik Cathedral.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zagreb-philharmonic-orchestra-performs-at-dubrovnik-cathedral

### 2026-08-11: Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra performs sold-out concert at Knežev dvor

The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christian Vasquez, performed a sold-out concert at Knežev dvor featuring works by Brahms and Arvo Pärt.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubrovnik-symphony-orchestra-performs-sold-out-concert-at-kneev-dvor

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