Organizations

he Mixed Vocal Group “Nešpula” was founded in 2006. The group has a distinctive vocal arrangement, as the tenor part is performed by female voices.

The repertoire of “Nešpula” is very diverse and includes traditional Istrian and Dalmatian klapa songs, gospel and sacred music, arrangements of evergreen and popular songs, polyphonic music, and Renaissance music.

Throughout its activities, the group has performed numerous independent and charity concerts, as well as guest performances in Croatia and abroad. It has collaborated with renowned musicians Đelo Jusić and Bruno Krajcar, the groups Nola and Dogma, and film music composer Ozren Glaser. In 2017, the group recorded the original song “Probudi me” (“Wake Me Up”) and signed a publishing agreement with Menart record label.

Since its foundation, the artistic director and conductor of the Mixed Vocal Group “Nešpula” has been maestro Tatjana Merkl.

Throughout its history, the Mixed Vocal Group “Nešpula” has won a total of 16 gold awards, diplomas and trophies, as well as 9 silver awards and diplomas at numerous international competitions across Europe, along with a number of special recognitions, category victories, and a Special Jury Award for the interpretation of Croatian folk music.