Nikola Djoric on Authenticity, Collaboration and Serving the Music

About this episode

Nikola Djoric discusses his musical journey, authenticity, and collaboration in the music scene.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Ghenadie Rotari

Guest: Nikola Djoric

Topics covered

• authenticity
• collaboration
• music
• cultural heritage
• accordion

Keywords

• accordion
• music collaboration
• Serbian heritage
• Vienna music scene
• original compositions

Sponsors

Dr. Herbert Scheibenreif

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vienna Conservatorium, Gabriele Proy

Places: Serbia, Austria, Vienna

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