Reviews
"His phrases sounded smooth, metallic, soft, forced - whichever the solo part longed for in expression."
Neue Zürcher Zeitung, 10.03.2015
"…the Quintet in E flat for Horn, Violin, Two Violas and Cello (K. 407) was ostensibly a showcase for Radovan Vlatkovic, the admired French-horn player, and Mr. Vlatkovic’s work was exemplary."
New York Times, 22.05.2013
"…the Croatian messenger of the gods of the valve horn delivered his showpiece - the second Horn Concerto, that Strauss “attended” to his father in 1942 - before the intermission, with a captivating sound and a stupendous lips and tongue technique."
Hamburger Abendblatt, 15.04.2013
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"Vlatkovic by all means can make his horn sing. Under his breath, it unfolds in all subjects a slender, warm, and most notably clear sound."
Lippische Landes-Zeitung, 11.04.2013
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Recent Awards
As part of Les Vents Français, Radovan Vlatković recorded the CD "Best of Quintet Music" (EMI Japan), which won the Record Academy Award for Chamber Music 2012 and the Record Geijutsu magazine, Japan.
Les Vents Français are Emmanuel Pahud (Flute), François Leleux (Oboe), Paul Meyer (Clarinet), Radovan Vlatković (Horn), Gilbert Audin (Bassoon) and Eric Le Sage (Piano).
The CD is now also available to buy in the iTunes Store.
The Ensemble Les Vents Français has also won the renowned Orlando Prize at the Dubrovnik Summer Festival 2012 for best musical performance.
In 2012 Radovan Vlatković received the Croatian Porin Award for his Life's Work in an award ceremony in May 2012, honoring his musical life at the peak of his career.
Official Award Website (in Croatian)
Press Photos
