Vibes for four Violas

Antun Dobronić (1878 – 1955) was a Croatian composer and pupil of Vítězslav Novák. He studied at the Prague Conservatory from 1910 to 1912. From 1922 to 1940, he served as professor at the Zagreb Academy of Music. His works show a strong streak of Croatian nationalism, which also is manifest in his writings on music. He sought to integrate high culture music techniques with traditional Croatian folk elements. Dobronić was a prolific composer. He composed eight symphonies and six ballets. He also composed operas, chamber music, and works for choirs. Vibes for four violas (1941) consist of three movements (Joyously, Painfully, Carefree). It was published on occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of composer's death; edited by renown Croatian violinst and composer Miroslav Miletić.