Croatian House Split has opened applications for participation in the 2nd Cycle of Young Musicians "Jakov Gotovac" in the 2025/2026 season.

CIKLUS was conceived as a platform that offers young musicians the opportunity to gain concert experience beyond academic productions, thereby contributing to their affirmation on the local and national scene, with a key emphasis on the performance of living Croatian authors.

Soloists and chamber ensembles, citizens of the Republic of Croatia and European Union member states (and candidate countries), who will not turn 25 years old by November 25, 2025 (solo singing 32 years old) have the right to participate.

The most successful young musician of the season will be included in the 26/27 concert season. Croatian House Split.

The cycle of young musicians will take place in the period from 20.- 30.04.2026.

Hrvatski dom Split realizes this series in partnership with the Croatian Society of Composers and Cantus, which provides sheet music to young musicians free of charge (https://www.cantus.hr/).

Candidates or teams can apply via link When creating a concert program, the musician is free to choose a program lasting up to 45 minutes, with the note that it is necessary to perform at least one composition by a living Croatian author.

The Croatian Chamber of Commerce's expert council will notify candidates via e-mail that their application has been received, and the concert schedule will be published on the official website by December 15th.

Deadline for registration: 20. December 2025.

Announcement of program and performers: January 15, 2026

Cycle duration: from April 20 - 30, 2026. 

Announcement of musicians who will perform in the concert season 26/27: June 2026