Mladen Basic Croatian conductor. Date of Birth: 01.08.1917 Country: Croatia

Content:

1. Mladen Bašić: Croatian Conductor
2. International Career
3. 1970-1978: Zagreb Philharmonic and Opera
4. Mainz and Return to Croatia
5. 1998: Return to Zagreb
6. Notable Accomplishments
7. Legacy

Mladen Bašić: Croatian Conductor

Early Life and Education

Mladen Bašić, a renowned Croatian conductor, received his musical education at the Zagreb Conservatory under the guidance of Krešimir Baranović.

International Career

1960-1969: Mozarteum Orchestra and Opera Performances

Bašić made his mark in the international music scene as the conductor of the Mozarteum Orchestra in Salzburg during the years 1960-1969. Simultaneously, he led acclaimed opera productions in Frankfurt and Barcelona.

1970-1978: Zagreb Philharmonic and Opera

Returning to his hometown, Bašić resumed his association with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, serving as its conductor for a period of time.

Mainz and Return to Croatia

1978-1998: Generalmusikdirektor, Mainz

From 1978 to 1998, Bašić held the prestigious post of Generalmusikdirektor in Mainz, Germany. During his tenure, he led numerous successful performances and established a strong reputation.

1998: Return to Zagreb

In 1998, Bašić returned to his birthplace, where he resided and continued to make significant contributions to the musical landscape.

Notable Accomplishments

1998: "The Rape of Lucretia"

Bašić's production of Benjamin Britten's opera "The Rape of Lucretia" at the Croatian National Theatre in 1998 received critical acclaim and was hailed as the best performance of the season.

Legacy

Mladen Bašić passed away on November 21, 2012, leaving behind a legacy as an esteemed conductor who made a lasting impact on the world music scene.

Conductor

Jaime Laredo	Charles Jaffe	Eve Queler
Richard Horner Bales	Max Wilhelm Zach	Heribert Beissel