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Mladen Popovic
Cello
Montenegro
Years active: 2023, 2024
Mladen Popović was born in Podgorica where he completed primary and secondary music education. Graduated cello instrumental department at Music Academy Podgorica (1996) with Prof. Jurij Sotnjičuk. 3rd prizes at International Vincenzo Scaramuzza Competition Italy (1992) solo cello and chamber ensemble categories. Co-founder of Trio Camerata Montenegrina (1995) which gained international recognition performing at festivals in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy.
Specialist studies chamber music Faculty of Musical Arts Belgrade with Prof. Uroš Pešić (1999). Master's degree Music Academy Cetinje cello department (2003). Frequent collaboration RTV Montenegro as guest artist and chamber orchestra member. Summer 2001 collaboration with renowned cellist David Grigorijan.
15+ years successful pedagogical work with students winning numerous national and international awards in solo cello and chamber ensemble categories. Teaches at prominent Montenegrin music institutions.
Specialist studies chamber music Faculty of Musical Arts Belgrade with Prof. Uroš Pešić (1999). Master's degree Music Academy Cetinje cello department (2003). Frequent collaboration RTV Montenegro as guest artist and chamber orchestra member. Summer 2001 collaboration with renowned cellist David Grigorijan.
15+ years successful pedagogical work with students winning numerous national and international awards in solo cello and chamber ensemble categories. Teaches at prominent Montenegrin music institutions.