A concert of 'Marijova misa' was held in the Gallery of the City Cultural Centre in Metković to mark the 35th anniversary of the death of Croatian defender Marijo Jadrešk. The work was composed in his honour by his uncle, composer Aleksandar Srzić.
Marijo Jadrešk was born in Metković, where he attended primary and secondary school. He died on 6 November 1991, on the Southern Front, in a battle with the Serbian-Montenegrin army while carrying out a combat mission. He was a member of the 1st Battalion of the 116th Brigade of the Croatian Army and gave his life for the Homeland at the age of 27.
The work was performed by VIS VALDINOCE under the direction of Metković resident Vice Šiljeg. The female ensemble has been active since 2018 and brings together members who participate in the life of the Parish of the Visitation of Mary in Orašac, and has been led by Vice Šiljeg since its founding. Paula Jadrušić provided the piano accompaniment.
Aleksandar Srzić is a well-known musician and composer from Makarska, and a long-time choir leader of the Makarska City Band. He is the author of masses, choral and solo songs of spiritual content, and 'Marijova misa' was created as an expression of remembrance for his nephew.
An emotional part of the evening was the testimony of defender Nikola Nogić, who spoke about the war years. Branko Bebić Kondak spoke about Marijo Jadrešk and his life, while the programme was moderated by Luca Bebić.
