Projekt Lazarus: Crobaroque

The Projekt Lazarus is a wellknown group of professional musicians present on the Croatian and European music scene since 2013. Robert Palić, a member of the opera ensemble of the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb founded this ensemble, which is also part of the Croatian Music Centre Association. The Projekt Lazarus is dedicated to reviving Croatian musical heritage by researching, revitalizing, promoting, and presenting forgotten musical pieces. In collaboration with scientists and researchers, particularly Ennio Stipčević and Davor Merkaš, the Projekt Lazarus uncovers and performs the works of Croatian composers that were overlooked due to adverse circumstances and turbulent historical events. By presenting rarely performed works, including those without audio or video recordings, the Projekt Lazarus showcases the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Croatia and Europe. In order to preserve these forgotten monuments of Croatian musical heritage, which are a tangible proof of our belonging to the cultural and civilizational realm of Western Europe, the professional musicians of the Projekt Lazarus have performed numerous works by Croatian composers, the most notable ones being Ivan Lukačić, Vinko Jelić, Tomaso Cecchini, Damjan Nembri, Francesco Usper, Ivan Šibenčanin, Atanazije Jurjević, andAndrija Motovunac (Andrea Antico). In addition to the Croatian composers mentioned above, the ensemble has also performed pieces by Bonaventura Beretta, Domenico Scarlatti, Gregorio Allegri, and others.