Dragana Branislava Radaković

Dragana Branislava Radaković is an Assistant Professor at the Conducting Department of the Faculty of Music, University of Belgrade, where she has worked since 2000. She holds a BA and MA in Conducting and Singing from the same institution, studying under Prof. Stanko Šepić and Radmila Bakočević. In addition to teaching, she serves as head of the Operatic Studio, fostering practical training in opera performance.

Research and Performance Focus: Her artistic career spans conducting and soprano vocal roles in major operatic works, including Aida, Rigoletto, and Tosca. She has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Belgrade Philharmonic and Radio Symphony Orchestra, and her international engagements include productions at the Sydney Opera, Palau de les Arts Valencia, and State Opera houses across Europe.

Leadership and Collaborations: As conductor and artistic director of the Academic Cultural-Artistic Society ‘’Lola’’, she organized over 70 concerts globally. She has led operatic premieres in Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania, and participated in festivals celebrating Verdi and other classical composers.