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    ĐORĐE NOVKOVIĆ – HITMAKER: A PHILHARMONIC TRIBUTE ON CD AND BLU-RAY

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    The lavish Đorđe Novković – Hitmaker edition (CD + Blu-ray) is now available, paying contemporary tribute to one of the most important composers in Croatian and wider regional pop music. The project features 10 of Novković’s timeless hits in brand-new philharmonic arrangements, recorded at Abbey Road Studio One (London) and at the Croatia Records Studio (Zagreb).

    The music is performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Steve Sidwell (a Grammy-winning conductor), with the participation of 29 Croatian instrumentalists, nine arrangers, and 10 soloists. The production (mix/master/overall production) is credited to Goran Martinac, while iCCKelčec created the visual identity.

    Soloists and standout moments

    The album includes major artists long associated with Novković’s legacy—such as Neda Ukraden, Željko Bebek, Gabi Novak, Zdravko Čolić, Vlado Kalember, Severina, and Mišo Kovač—and also brings fresh energy through first-time recordings of Novković songs by Petar Grašo, Boris Novković, and Mia Dimšić. Particularly emotional highlights include Gabi Novak’s last recorded performance (on Nada) and the orchestral version of Ostala si uvijek ista, which incorporates Mišo Kovač’s original vocal recording from 1984.

    BRACOPONE: Photography and Graphic design!

    Tracklist (orchestral versions)

    This release presents new orchestral versions of:
    Zora je, Nada, Žuta ruža, Ostala si uvijek ista, Ako me ostaviš, Virujen u te, Južnjaci, Stari Pjer, Prva noć sa njom, Takav je život.

    Blu-ray: more than an album

    The Blu-ray also includes a music documentary film that follows the making of the project and features stories from those involved. The film premiered at a special event in Zagreb in November 2025, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the entire philharmonic tribute.

    Availability: the release is available as a CD + Blu-ray set, and a vinyl edition is announced for January 21.

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