After having retired from a very successful operatic career, renowned classical singer Dubravka Zubovic opened her Voice Studio in Laguna Hills, California ( ), and started voice teaching at Saddeleback College in Mission Viejo.
D. Zubovicwas born in Zagreb Croatia. She began her voice studies at the early age of 14. Within a short period of time Dinko Fio the chorus conductor at the Croatian National Radio/TV discovered her as a young prodigy.
After graduating from Zagreb Academy of Music with a BA degree she became a leading mezzo-soprano of Belgrade Opera Serbia. Vladimir Ruzdjak a renowned baritoneKammersaenger was her voice teacher.
In 1977 Ms. Zubovic graduated with an MA degree in Music from Belgrade University (in the class of Anita Mezetova).
From 1977-1978 she studied at La Scala di Milano (Centro di Perfezionamento) one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world with Gina Cigna and Ettore Campogalliani (voice teacher of Pavarotti Mirella Freni) Mo Beltrami and Mo Pastorino.
Her long time mentor was renowned soprano Zinka Milanov.
Ms. Zubovic is a recipient of many prestigious awards from singing competitions: bronze medal at the International Singing Competition in Geneva 'Il Barbiere di Siviglia' award (Rosina) at the singing competition 'Francisco Vinas' in Barcelona Duet Award in Oostende Vienna Rio de Janeiro Hilversum etc.
During her illustrious 25 year career she performed all over the world including the USA Australia Latin America and Europe; from Carnegie Hall in New York Melbourne in Australia Paris in France to Belgrade in Serbia. The operatic roles she has performed include Carmen Rosina Adalgisa Amneris Dalila Preziosilla Azucena and many others.
Her repertory includes opera Lied and oratorio.
In 1987 Zubovic made her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She has sung with the Pacific Opera at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
Since 1991 she has been living in Orange County California. In January of 2010 she joined the Saddleback College Music Department as an adjunct Professor of Applied Voice and a language coach.
Dubravka Zubovic is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)and MTAC(Music Teachers'Association of California).
In 2012 D. Zubovic founded OC Ars Vocalis Academy/OCAVA, and recently announced a three-week SUMMER PROGRAM for singers in Rome, Italy.
From June 16- July 7, 2013, 24 singers from all over the world will be studying vocal technique and the Italian language. Please visit:
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:
'Thank you for the best voice class I've ever had. I'm loving every minute!'....
Paulette Sommer Brown (student)
'With Dubravka's help I have experienced greater improvement in my vocal performance in a mere four months than I have experienced with any other teacher; and I began
formal voice study at age 15!'....
Amanda Harris (student)
'I cannot speak enough for the wealth of knowledge that Mrs. Zubovic brings to the vocal program at Saddleback College.'...
Scott Farthing DMA
Professor of Music
Director of Choral and Vocal Studies
Saddleback College Mission Viejo California
