О активностима и заоставштини Академског камерног оркестра / Београдског гудачког оркестра „Душан Сковран“
On the Activities and Legacy of the Academic Chamber Orchestra / Belgrade String Orchestra “Dušan Skovran”

Summary/Abstract: The Belgrade String Orchestra “Dušan Skovran” was founded in 1965 by conductor Dušan Skovran as the Academic Chamber Orchestra at the Music Academy in Belgrade. After Skovran’s death in 1975, violinist Aleksandar Pavlović took over as conductor and artistic director. The orchestra, named after its founder, achieved professional status a few years later in 1980. Beyond its commitment to promoting Baroque, Classical, and Romantic art music, as well as diverse 20th-century contemporary works, the Belgrade String Orchestra “Dušan Skovran” has shown a particular dedication to performing music by Serbian and Yugoslav composers. As part of its 60th anniversary celebration (1965– 2025), this paper provides an overview of the orchestra’s history and media reception, highlighting its most significant achievements and the challenges it has encountered. Furthermore, the research examines the sheet music within the Academic Chamber Orchestra / Belgrade String Orchestra “Dušan Skovran” legacy. An analysis of this collection, particularly the works by Serbian and Yugoslav composers in its repertoire, underscores its importance as a valuable treasure of our chamber music heritage.

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