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Vedran Smailović
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Vedran Smailović (born 11 November 1956), known as the "Cellist of Sarajevo", is a Bosnian musician. During the siege of Sarajevo, he played Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor in ruined buildings, and, often under the threat of snipers, he played during funerals. His bravery inspired musical numbers and a novel. He moved to Northern Ireland and is a composer, conductor, and performer. His playing of the Albinoni Adagio was introduced in a book called "A Story Like the Wind".
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![]() Smailović in Sarajevo, 1992 | |
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Born | (1956-11-11) 11 November 1956 (age 67) Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Cellist, composer, pedagogue |
Instrument(s) | Viola, violin, violoncello |
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