ABOUT
“Since the dawn of humanity, music has given voice to our spiritual evolution and shaped the identity of the human race. It is our most profound intellectual instrument to unite and to keep the world together." - Dino Zonic
World-acclaimed composer, conductor, and director, Dino Zonic known as the “People’s Maestro”, directed numerous productions across the world such as: Musical Circle at Broadway - NY; European tour of Musical Circle, Opening Ceremonies of Winter Games - Lake Placid, NY - a TIME WARNER Production; Dayton Peace Accords and Dayton Peace Price a special concert series for President Bill Clinton, and the US Department of State; United Through Music a concert for peace in Sarajevo with the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, members of the USA Orchestra Musicians and International guests; Unity Through Music a concert spectaculars in Dayton, OH, involving 375 performers on stage, with multiple television and radio broadcasts FOX, MSNBC, ThinkTV, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Voice of America, NPR Radio, WDPR/WDPG-FM, among others.
For the special concert in Sarajevo, New Year's Eve, 2018-19, Mr. Zonic conducted the premiere performance of "Bosnian Rhapsody" with the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, while in 2020, the composition "Fatima" was premiered in Sarajevo, which Mr. Zonic wrote and dedicated to the youngest victim of the Srebrenica genocide.
Mr. Zonic is developing and producing the Odysseya Show—a bold and visionary production that brings together the world’s leading musicians and visual artists. Conceived as a meeting point of sound, image, and soul, Odysseya seeks to create a work that nurtures and explores the very essence of what it means to be human.
At the same time, Mr. Zonic is working on the Arabian Nights Project, premiering Arabian Rhapsody Show; and Ali - The Prince of Arabia - Motion Picture.
Arabian Nights embodies the exotic allure of the Arabian orient, standing as a fresh expression of artistic innovation, international creative collaboration and cultural diplomacy.
Drawing on more than 35 years of contributions to the music and theatre world, musical ambassador, Maestro Zonic is traveling the world with his mission to inspire, connect, and “pollinate” humanity through music.
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With unique combination of his spirit, experience, and motivation, he is well-positioned to continue cultivating a lasting legacy in the music world and beyond for many years to come!
Jeffrey Gilson, President Palm Springs Center for the Performing Arts.
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Dino Zonic - "Unity Through Music" Documentary
Mr. Zonic dedicated his work to fostering unity between people and nations through the concerts and theatrical spectaculars in Europe and USA.
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Golden Karma Awards
Honoring Celebrities and Community Leaders
Mestro Zonic was the first international winner of the Golden Karma Awards for philanthropic work, joining such luminaries Muhammed Ali, Robert Redford, Paul Newman, Angelina Jolie, Jane Seymour, Jessica Biel, and others.
Dino Zonic is recognized for his work in uniting the world through music. This was accomplished through an ongoing series of concerts and associated philanthropic activities throughout the world.
Dino Zonic is one of the winners of the ASCAP and American Symphony Orchestra League for outstanding repertoire.
A winner of "40 Under40" - Business Journal Awards - The Dayton Business Journal and Wright State University.
The Marquis Who's Who, powered by the New York Times, recognized and included Dino Zonic into a league of an extraordinary individuals.
Well regarded for his professional longevity, Mr. Zonic started his career in the early 90s, as one of the youngest music conservatory professors in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He became highly regarded professor.
A survivor of the war and siege of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, he channeled the pain and knowledge drawn from his experiences into creating music that provides believe and a vision for a better world.
During the siege in Sarajevo, he composed and directed Sarajevo Circle, a highly acclaimed majestic Musical, which played in sold-out concert halls and theaters in Europe and the USA. Read more...
Dayton Peace Accords
& Dayton Peace Prize
From 1995 - 2001, Dino Zonic continued his mission in the Dayton Peace Accords and Dayton Peace Prize as Cultural Ambassador of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Music Director, and Composer in Residence of the University of Dayton.
From 1995-2001, for the Dayton Peace Accords and Dayton Peace Prize Mr. Zonic produced numerous events and ceremonies. He designed programs to expose the Bosnia and Herzegovina culture to American culture and lifestyle.
The program was worked on in collaboration with Dr. Bruce Hitchner, Chairman of the Dayton Peace Accords.
In honor of the First Recipient of the Dayton Peace Prize William Jefferson Clinton, Dino Zonic composed an original score, "Symphony Entrata," a Symphony for the fallen defending Sarajevo. The symphony was performed at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Museum. Read more...
Maestro Zonic's concert and production activity were followed by number of USA and European TV and Media outlets such as E! Channel, FOX, MSNBC, ThinkTV, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Voice of America, NPR Radio, WDPR/WDPG-FM - USA; BBC and ABC - UK, ORF - Austria, RTL and ZDF - Germany, HRT - Croatian National Television, BHRT - Bosnia and Herzegovina National Television, among others.
Praised by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, the Dalai Lama, President Bill Clinton, and other world luminaries, Dino Zonic was selected in the top 10 of the most recognized and influential artist from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He attributes his success to his parents and his family in Sarajevo, who provided love, support and strong moral values, and continue to be a primary influence in all he does.
Looking to the future with optimism, Maestro Zonic is traveling the world with the mission to inspire, connect, and “pollinate” humanity through music.
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