Listen "Nikola Djoric on Authenticity, Collaboration and Serving the Music"
Episode Synopsis
Nikola Djoric is a Serbian accordionist whose musical journey has taken him from his early beginnings in Serbia to the heart of Vienna’s music scene. A graduate of the Vienna Conservatorium, Nikola has built a career that balances tradition, originality, and authenticity while staying deeply connected to his roots.In this episode, we sit down with Nikola to talk about his first encounter with the accordion through his mother, his move to Austria at the age of fifteen, and how Vienna’s rich cultural history has shaped him as both a musician and a person. He opens up about the importance of playing original compositions, his belief in serving the music as an interpreter, and the creative energy that comes from collaborating with others.Nikola also shares insights into his Serbian heritage, his commitment to authenticity in performance, and his excitement about upcoming projects, including the world premiere of a new work for accordion and orchestra by Austrian composer Gabriele Proy. From personal stories to artistic philosophy, this conversation offers a unique window into what it means to live and breathe music across cultures.Whether you’re an accordionist, a music lover, or simply curious about the intersection of tradition and innovation, this episode will inspire and challenge you to think about music in new ways.Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!This episode is brought to you by Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif - a long time friend and supporter of the podcast.Reach out with questions, suggestions, ideas or comments, join the Discord Server and support the podcast through a monthly donation on Patreon.🔗 Episode Links & ResourcesNikola's Website: www.nikoladjoric.comNikola Djoric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikola_djoric_accordion/Follow Nikola on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040951942969Listen to Nikola’s latest albums on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/4Sk7if8e4De8M4oWEnw0gz?si=sg4nwHcsTriZ2pkD3xGRYwWatch performances on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nikoladjoric9968Listen and Subscribe to Everything Accordion PodcastSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5HlkL0C9tEQpaIGb5nvApfApple Podcasts → https://itunes.apple.com/everything-accordion-podcastYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingAccordionAmazon Music → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/abf06795-de32-4ea0-b5b4-224f158d130e/everything-accordion-podcastSupport the PodcastJoin the Discord community → https://discord.gg/cjjssYhYSupport on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/everything_accordion_podcastLinktree → https://linktr.ee/everything_accordionStay ConnectedInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/everything_accordion_podcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083336361734Website → coming soonSubscribe to the Newsletter→ https://linktr.ee/everything_accordion
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