Musical Circle
Circle Musical

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"There is a light and shimmering thread that encircles and unites us all.
In this fine and glittering web we are standing forever bound."


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…This is the tale of a people...

...And the story of a Circle…




MUSIC FROM THE HEART OF EUROPE


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LOVE IS THE LAW

SPRING

SHIMMERING THREAD

FIRST FLASH OF THE MORNING

THE TEMPEST

ALLIES

NEW HEAVEN

DAY ONE

DANCE IN THE RAIN

SHOW ME THE WAY

PRAYER



Recorded during and after
war time (1993-1996)

1994 ©All Right Reserved


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“CIRCLE IS REMARKABLY UNIQUE!”
“Theater An der Wien” - Vienna, Austria


“POWERFUL, ELECTRIFYING, RAW BEAUTY!”

London Festival Catalogue, London, England

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“THE ATTEMPT TO CONQUER THIS VASTNESS MUSICALLY HAS BEEN MASTERED!”
“Oberosterereichischen Nachrichten” National Daily News, Vienna, Austria


“Out of the shattered city of Sarajevo comes a piece of music that demands
to be heard and seen!”
Through Heart to Peace, London, England

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“Circle is a story about courage and power, where from the deepest struggle grows something higher then us”.
“Diner’s Club” International, Catalogue


“AND NOW SPECTACLE!”

“OSLOBODJENJE” National Daily News, Sarajevo Bosnia

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“This is not 1968, the flower-power generation, and it is not the famous “Hair.” This is a new song of the children from the burnt Sarajevo boulevards”.
“Vecernji List” Daily News, Zagreb, Croatia


“Circle is marvelous; its truthful and passionate expression brought the audience to a standing ovations”.
“Vatroslav Lisinski” Concert Hall, Zagreb, Croatia

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E. Dino Zonic was the founder and leader of the International Production, Culture Mission, Musical  “The Circle”. His production 
numbered 75 members of international musicians for the musical that was performed in acclaimed theatres and concert halls such as: ‘Theatre An Der Wien’, Beethoven Royal Theatre in Vienna; ‘Irish Arts Center’, Broadway, New York; Concert Hall ‘Vatroslav Lisinski’, Zagreb; City of London Festival; ‘Concert for Peace’ Sarajevo 1996;‘The Posthoff’, Linz, Austria.

Born out of the pain, terror and devastation of the siege of Sarajevo, 
The Circle is a musical statement that demands to be heard. A 
triumph of unity and truth over hatred and tyranny, its story 
celebrates the survival of the human spirit. Circle is a statement of 
the Bosnian born composer Dino Zonic in his mission through 
music to unite people, preserve the intellectual and cultural freedom 
of the Balkans in multicultural and multiethnic levels.

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The Circle is a reaction against the atavistic ethnic hostilities in the 
Balkan area,  to encourage unity and positive and multicultural 
awareness and tolerance. The Circle conveys a powerful message of 
strength through truth and love.

Radio Voice of America  played the song from The Circle - Love is the 
Love during first seconds of the year 1997. 
Same year Musical The Circle is performing in prestigious ‘Theatar An 
der Wien’ - Vienna, Austria, and the City of London Festival. 

In 2001 Musical Circle had performed on the Broadway stage at the 
Irish Art Center, New York.

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From the article: "...The Circle has been performed numerous times since its first performance in 1995, and is by far the most significant musical production to emerge from the Balkan area. Composer/Conductor/Director Dino Zonic has created a highly dynamic 
and
charged score, based upon the belief that unity is the foundation for all positive human relationships, and  foundation for the future. 
The powerful music, words, and movement of  The Circle rose from the 
tragedy of war, and have left a lasting impression upon thousands of 
audience members throughout Europe.
Inspired by, and dedicated to, the thousands of Sarajevo youth that died
in the defense of their beloved city. The Circle is a universal 
love story that provides a lesson for the entire world: Learn from 
our experience, love one another.

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The mission has been recognized and supported by his Holiness Pope 
John Paul II, his Holiness the Dalai Lama; the Presidential offices and 
Ministry of Culture of Croatia; the Presidential offices and Ministry of 
Culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina; US Ambassador to the UN - 
Richard Holbrooke; Bosnian Ambassador to the UN - Mo Sacirbay; 
Austria Ambassador to the UN - Dr. Gerhard Pfanzelter; the Dayton 
Peace Accords and Dayton Peace Prize, Bruce Hitchner - Chairman; 
Croatia Archbishop Franjo Cardinal Kuharic; Bianca Jagger - Ambassador Balkan Institute; rock legend Jimmy Page, Initiative against the War - Muenster Germany; Dandelion of Trust - London, Through Heart to Peace - London, Lifeline Network For Peace-Alexandra, Aileen LeBlanc - National Public Radio; Deborah Amos - ABC NEWS; Radio-Voice of America; ORF - National TV Austria; ZDF - National TV Germany; ARD - National TV Germany; HTV - Croatian National TV and Radio; BHTV Bosnian National TV and Radio, ‘Hayat’ TV, among others.

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PRODUCTION TEAM:

Music and Story: Edin Dino Zonic
Libretto: Mustafa Tanovic, Edin Dino Zonic, Rade Cikes-
Medan, James Rounds, Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart)
Narrations: Mustafa Tanovic, Rade Cikes-Medan
Ass. Choreographer: Irena Raduka, Sinisa Hapac
Choreographer: Royston Maldoom
Costumes: Ljerka Zmaic
Set Design: Mustafa Forto; Ass. Set Design: Jelana Korencic
Light Design: Reno Raos, Josip Bencic, Zeljko Lale
Sound: Remo Cartagine
Make Up: Mirjana Tepsic, Zeljka Babic, Jadranka Petricek
Stage Manager: Leonila Grundler
Ass. Productions: Goran Karan, Julija Zlopasa, Jelena Radan,
Vladimir Nothig, Jadranka Krajina
Graphic Design: Studio ‘Trio’, Jelena Korencic
Photography: Walter
Ass. Organisation: Fahro Kulenovic, Kreso Petricek
Production Consultant: Josip Magdic, Zdravko Sljivac, Sead Alic
Marketing Directors: Bariz Zonic, Jasna Frajtic-Zrnec
Public Relations: Astrid Musura-Kaucic

Co-Producer: Rade Cikes-Medan, Mustafa Tanovic
Theatrical Director: Dubravka Zrncic-Kulenovic
Producer: Edi Matic, Mark Fraze
Executive Producer: Bariz Zonic, Edi Matic, Mark Fraze
Producer/Director: Edin Dino Zonic


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Goran karan
Goran Karan

Jelona Radan
Jelena Radan


Julija Zlopasa / Zonic

Cast:
1. Goran Karan, Lead Solo Vocal
2. Jelena Radan, Lead Solo Voca
3. Julija Zlopasa, Lead Solo Vocal
4. Ante Grossi, Lead Solo Vocal
5. Alan Belusic, Lead Solo Vocal
6. Ivana Husar, Lead Solo Vocal
7. Marija Husar, Lead Solo Vocal
8. Baucic Ervin, Lead Solo Vocal
9. Nermin Puskar, Solo Vocal
10. Mirza Tetaric, Solo Vocal
11. Vladimir NöthigSolo Vocal
12. Helena BasticSolo Vocal
13. Jana NemecekSolo Vocal
14. Ljubica Kelcec-SuhovecSolo Vocal
15. Sanja DidovicSolo Vocal
16. Jadranka KrajinaSolo Vocal
17. Julie Harrity-PauleySolo Vocal
18. Franciska GluhakSolo Vocal
19. Darija Saltagic, Ensemble
20. Mirjana Foretic, Ensemble
21. Suzana Derk, Ensemble
22. Alan Gabor, Ensemble
23. Igor Hapac, Ensemble
24. Sinisa Hapac, Ensemble
25. Irena Raduka, Ensemble
26. Gorana Cehic, Ensemble
27. Karlo Starcevic, Ensemble
28. Mirsada Dizdarevic, Ensemble
29. Drago Lokas, Ensemble
30. Irena Malbasa, Ensemble
31. Ana Hanic, Ensemble
32. Marijana Delic, Ensemble
33. Amela Priganica, Ensemble
34. Haris Osmic, Ensemble
35. Natasa Petrovic, Ensemble
36. Manuela Bolta, Ensemble
37. Marko Pletikosa, Ensemble
38. Marina Matolic, Ensemble
39. Doris Dundovic, Ensemble
40. Neven Palacek, Ensemble
41. Goran Vasovic, Ensemble

42. Miki Trifunov, Narator
43. Tarik Filipovic, Narator

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Musical Circle has been performed in venues such as:

‘Irish Art Centre’
Broadway, New York, USA

‘Theatar An der Wien’ 
Vienna, Austria
 

‘Schuster Performing Arts Center’
Dayton, USA

‘Spitalfields’ , City of London 
Festival England
 

Dayton Peace Accords - 
Dayton Peace Prize, USA

Michael Bashaw's, Auditorium
Dayton, USA

Concert Hall ‘Vatroslav Lisinski’
Zagreb, Croatia

Concert Hall, Muenster
Germany

Concert Hall, Hildesheim
Germany

‘Stadt Hale’ Graz,
Austria

Concert Hall ‘Posthoff’
Linz, Austria

Concert Hall 
Graz, Austria

‘Hazelwood House’
South Devon, England

‘St. Magnus’ Festival 
Scotland

‘Woodwick House’ - Orkney, 
Scotland

‘Spilsby’ Theatre - Linconshire
England

‘The Pit’ - Crondal
Farnham Surrey England

‘Croatian National Theatre’
Split, Croatia

‘Croatian National Theatre’
Osijek, Croatia

‘Concert Hall Sarajevo’
Bosnia and Herzegovina

‘Croatian National Theatre’
Rijeka, Croatia

‘Croatian National Theatre’
Zadar, Croatia

‘Istrian National Theatre’
Pula, Croatia