Nebojša Jovan Zivkovic

Nebojša Jovan Zivkovic serves as Full Professor at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) and concurrently holds a professorship at the Academy of Arts of the University of Novi Sad in Serbia. His academic appointments span both institutions where he directs bachelor's and master's degree programs in percussion performance and composition, requiring German language proficiency for Austrian studies.

Zivkovic's research focuses on percussion performance techniques, marimba composition, and orchestral percussion literature. His creative output includes over 300 annual performances across 50+ countries, with compositions like Ilijas, Trio per uno, and Ultimatum 1 becoming global standards. His pedagogical contributions include the widely distributed FUNNY MALLETS SERIE and innovative summer academies.

His compositional output spans solo marimba works, orchestral concertos (including Concerto of the Mad Queen), and chamber music. Notable recordings feature collaborations with top orchestras like the National Symphony Orchestra and BBC Concert Orchestra. His 2026 International Summer Academy in Vienna offers intensive training in marimba, timpani, and orchestral percussion.

Scientific Recognition:

• Composition Ultimatum 1 featured in BBC Music Magazine as "searingly intense, forcefully masculine percussion world"
• The Castle Of The Mad King praised for "startling sound combinations" and "hugely virtuosic performances"
• Over 300 annual performances of his works globally
• Recordings with Slovenian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Northern Sinfonia

Zivkovic maintains active performance and educational initiatives, including the Zivkovic International Summer Academy & Festival (ZISAMP) in Vienna. His pedagogical focus includes marimba technique development, orchestral preparation, and chamber music coaching. The academy features guest artists from institutions like the Royal Danish Academy of Music and Hartt School of Music.