Boriša Sabljić

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Boriša’s interests in music are diverse and wide. His approaches to composition are born through intuition and subconscious reflections of thorough listening experiences. Classical, New, World, Folk, Dance, Popular, Electronic, Spiritual music are wonderful reservoirs from where, with a touch of his personal voice, he pulls ideas and inspiration. His pieces have been performed in Canada, Cuba, Egypt, Germany, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan and Thailand. He has also composed music for dance, theatre and film.Boriša's compositions won the Canadian Music Centre Prairie Region Emerging Composer Competition Award and the Groundswell Emerging Composer Competition Award.Boriša completed his undergraduate studies and obtained a Master's degree in composition from The University of Manitoba, studying with Michael Matthews and Gordon Fitzell. He also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Toronto, where he studied with Norbert Palej.RECENT CREATIVE OUTPUT2025 Beguiled, No More (voice, trombone & acousmatic sound)
2024 Homage To Schnittke & Sciarrino (acousmatic)
2024 Two Dances In Vachic Spirit (piano)
2024 Obsession (orchestra)
2023 Flashbacks Of A Balkan Soul (chamber)
2023 Doubt Or Blindly Follow (marimba & acousmatic sound)
2023 My Finest Hour On Sundays (piano & acousmatic sound)
2022 Organic Soup (piano trio)
2021 Let Go (mixed choir)NEWS
December 16, 2025
International Composition Institute of Thailand (ICIT)Beguiled, No More, my theatrical work for voice, trombone, and acousmatic music, was performed as part of the ICIT concert. Performing the piece myself — singing, moving, and acting — created a personal powerful and cathartic release.Throughout history, collective belief has proven more powerful than any weapon. With carefully crafted narratives, those in authority have long shaped the gaze of the masses—not always toward truth, but toward curated fragments of it. This work explores the fragile space where admiration turns to idolatry, trust becomes surrender, and charisma masquerades as virtue. It reflects on the seductive power of authority and the willingly embraced enchantment that can transform patriotism into fervour and duty into blind allegiance. Yet amid the orchestrated confusion, another path remains: the solitary journey of the wanderer, the seeker, the exile by choice—from Siddhartha to Odysseus, from Ishmael to Dante—those who step beyond the echo chamber of collective belief to discover truth that must be earned, not handed down. This piece offers no easy answers, only an invitation: to question the spell, to step outside the circle, and to listen for what remains when illusion fades.December 20, 2024International WOCMAT Conference (Workshop on Computer Music and Audio Technology）My acousmatic piece Homage To Schnittke & Sciarrino is performed at the conference. This acousmatic composition delves into basic realms of sound manipulation, focusing on the works of Alfred Schnittke and Salvatore Sciarrino. It not only pays tribute to Schnittke and Sciarrino but also explores new auditory landscapes through the blending of two distinct contemporary classical voices.October 17, 2024The Days Of New Music Festival - ChisinauPianist Erika Crino gave a stunning performance of my solo piano piece Two Dances in Vlachic Spirit. Her energetic and masterful interpretation truly brought the composition to life. The concert itself explored a dialogue between Moldovan and Canadian composers.July 15, 2024ICMC Seoul ImpressionsAttending the ICMC in Seoul was an unforgettable experience. Over seven days, I immersed myself in concerts, presentations, installations, and endless opportunities to connect with fellow musicians. The scale of the event was truly impressive, with a remarkable number of attendees and works on display. The organization was flawless, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. A heartfelt thanks to ICMC for such a fantastic event!February 15, 2024
Another Les Amis Concerts CommissionLes Amis Concerts has commissioned me once again for an international project. This time, I will be writing a piano piece to be performed by Dr. Erika Crino at Days of New Music in Chisinau, Moldova, in October 2024.Fall 2022Les Amis Concerts CommissionI’m excited to announce a commission by Les Amis Concerts & Turning Point Ensemble. The piece is to be for a small chamber group and electronics, which will be premiered at Guarnerius Cultural Institution in Belgrade, Serbia on May 18, 2023. Turning Point Ensemble of Vancouver is scheduled to tour Croatia, Serbia, and Spain in May 2023. I am thrilled to be part of the tour and to meet musicians from Belgrade, Zagreb, and Vancouver. I also wish to extend my gratitude to Michael Pepa for this opportunity.I acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts for this project.