Ivan pl. Zajc’s opera Nikola Šubić Zrinjski stands as the most celebrated and iconic piece of Croatian musical theatre. With its deep historical connotations, the work has earned the status of a national treasure and continues to hold an enduring place in the country’s cultural heritage.
Though musicologists and critics have discussed certain flaws in the libretto, the opera has withstood the test of time, transcending aesthetic judgments and emerging victorious over initial critiques. Today, it needs no defense—Zrinjski speaks for itself as a work of timeless artistry.
The opera premiered on November 4, 1876, at the National Theatre in Zagreb, with Zajc himself conducting. Based on Körner’s drama Zriny, the libretto was crafted by Hugo Badalić.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this landmark piece of Croatian operatic history!
Tickets available for purchase at Kaleta Travel Agency and Korkyra Info.
When buying two or more tickets, you get 20% discount.
In the event of rain, the performance will be held at the Culture Centre.
