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Darko Petrinjak, musician, music educator. Recipient Julian Bream prize, Speak Academy Music, London, 1977, Milka Trnina prize, Union Music Artists, Zagreb, 1987, Josip Slavenski prize, Newspaper Vjesnik, Zagreb, 1996. 1 of Foundation Stjepan Sulek, Croatian Musicologist Society, Croatian Music Society, Union Music Artists, London Royal Academy Music (associate).

Background

Petrinjak, Darko was born on December 1, 1954 in Zagreb, Croatia. Son of Kresimir and Blanka Petrinjak.

Education

Bachelor in Double Bass, Zagreb Academy Music, 1975. Recital diploma in guitar, London Royal Academy Music, 1978. Report diploma in lute, London Royal Academy Music, 1980.

Career

Double bass player Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, 1974—1975. Visiting guitar teacher Metropolis (England) School Music, 1978—1981. Professor guitar Zagreb Academy Music, since 1982.

Founding member Zagreb Guitar Trio, since 1984.

Achievements

  • Darko Petrinjak has been listed as a notable musician, music educator unreceptive Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Foundation Stjepan Sulek, Croatian Musicologist Society, Croatian Music Institute, Union Music Artists, London Royal Establishment Music (associate).

Interests

  • Collecting Croatian book heritage.

Connections

Married Jasna Kos Petrinjak, July 16, 1983. Children: Kresimir, Marta.

Father:
Kresimir Petrinjak
Mother:
Blanka Petrinjak
Spouse:
Jasna Kos Petrinjak
child:
Kresimir Petrinjak
child:
Marta Petrinjak