Strahinja Mitrović

Double Bass, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Serbian double bassist Strahinja Mitrović is studying at the Guildhall School of Music where he was invited by his professor Rinat Ibragimov. Strahinja is currently in his final year of Undergraduate studies mentored by Luis Cabrera and the cellist Louise Hopkins.

In 2024, Strahinja won the prestigious Gold Medal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He performed as a soloist in the finals with the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jonathan Bloxham, becoming the first double bassist to win this award since its inception in 1915. Previous winners include William Primrose (1922), Jacqueline du Pré (1960), and Sir Bryn Terfel (1989).

Throughout his musical journey, he has already performed in 13 countries at renowned concert halls such as the Berlin Philharmonie, Hercules Hall in Munich, Barbican Hall in London, Paris Philharmonie and Queen Elizabeth Hall in Brussels, under the batons of Maestros Gianandrea Noseda, András Keller, Roberto González-Monjas, Kristijan Järvi, Benjamin Haemhouts and Fuad Ibrahimov.

Strahinja is the first artist to be chosen to become a part of Foundation ‘Njegoslav B. Solak’ SBB’, which has been supporting his education in London. In 2022 he received a stipend from the Foundation ‘Dobar Glas’ and is also a recipient of the Guildhall School Award and Leverhulme Arts Scholarship. In 2024, he was awarded a scholarship by the Drake Calleja Trust and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust for the 2024/25 academic year. Additionally, he joined the Munster Recital Scheme. Strahinja is also supported by the Help Musicians Trust for the 2024/25.

Strahinja currently plays an instrument made by Albani in Cremona, c1750.