Awakening another, almost palpable dimension in music has been Nikola’s purpose for two decades. With an insatiable thirst for knowledge and talent that surpasses his youth, he embarked on a journey that would shape him into a truly unique artistic personality. Even as a six-year-old with an affinity for suits and bow ties, he was happiest immersing himself in Bach’s polyphony, playful Mozart sonatas, and Chopin’s rubato. At this early age, he also discovered the fire of Beethoven’s compositions and the multitude of musical layers hidden within his works.

Nikola’s curiosity and analytical mind led him to the stage and to his first solo concert at the age of thirteen. By then, he had a clear vision of his life’s path. The same passion and dedication helped him build a reputation as one of the most promising pianists of his generation, a reputation that endures today and defines his work.

Just five years later, in 2008, he performed side by side in a duo with distinguished pianist and professor Aleksandar Serdar, who became his mentor at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. Professor Serdar also influenced Nikola’s piano playing and musical development, inspiring him to refine his performance technique and expand the range of tonal colors.

That same year, Nikola was the youngest participant in the National Concert Season organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia, which allowed him to further explore and gain new experiences in concert performance through his unwavering fascination with discovering new sonic nuances.

Interestingly, Nikola’s education rests on an impressive lineage of musical minds that, by circumstance, extend from Aleksandar Serdar, Leon Fleisher, and Artur Schnabel, to none other than Beethoven himself. Intuitively chosen guidance consistently guided Nikola through the educational legacy of Beethoven’s pedagogical lineage, which he admired throughout his life.

At that moment, Nikola’s solo musical artistry began to be recognized internationally, where his tireless work and talent were rewarded. He was recognized as a musician who made a significant contribution to chamber music through various original projects. Nikola’s chamber music reached its peak in collaboration with eminent violinist Sreten Krstić, concertmaster of the Munich Philharmonic.

During his years of academic development, Nikola expanded his skills and knowledge by exploring other schools of thought and learning from giants of contemporary pedagogy and piano performance such as Paul Badura-Skoda, Boris Petrushansky, Ronald Brautigam, and Martin Hughes. His musical sensibility was influenced by excellent professors and pianists including Pietro De Maria, Andrea Lucchesini, Cordelia Höffer-Teutsch, and Baruch Meir.

Nikola’s art PhD project represents the culmination of his education in which he explores the idea, existence, and interpretation of the concept of fantasy in nineteenth-century piano music, as well as the numerous interpretive values of this phenomenon. During the project, he turns to his lifelong inspiration, Beethoven, as well as Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Brahms. Nikola’s doctoral thesis encompasses his fascination with music as an embodiment of imagination, which has inhabited him since early childhood, celebrating the enduring legacy of piano heritage.

That imagination and clarity of goals continue to fuel his dedication to teaching, performance, and continuous improvement even today. Above all, his work revitalizes the entire cosmos of senses with his unique interpretations, giving already timeless works another touch of immortality.

Nikola actively contributes to the cultural and academic scene in Serbia as a pianist, accompanist, piano professor, lecturer, and researcher in the field of classical music.

• Title: Doctor of Arts – Music Arts, Major in Piano (topic of art PhD project: Interpretative interpretation of the fantasy phenomenon in nineteenth-century piano music), Faculty of Music in Belgrade, class of Prof. Aleksandar Serdar;
• Master class in chamber music with Professor Paolo Beltramini, Sovico, Milan, June 2019;
• Collaboration with eminent pedagogues – Andrea Lucchesini (Scuola di musica di Fiesole), Boris Petrushansky (Accademia Pianistica Internazionale Incontri Col Maestro), Pietro De Maria (Universität Mozarteum), Ronald Brautigam (Hochschule für Musik FHNW, Basel), Cordelia Höffer-Teutsch (Universität Mozarteum), Fiesole, Imola, Salzburg, Basel, 2016–2018;
• Master class with professor Paul Badura-Skoda and Martin Hughes (Wiener Meisterkurse), Vienna, Laudon Castle, July 2015;
• Master class with Baruch Meir (Arizona, Israel) Music School “Kosta Manojlović”, Zemun, 2011;
• Master class with Karl Ponten (Sweden) Music School “Živorad Grbić”, Valjevo, 2004;
• Published paper in the Book of Proceedings of the 18th Pedagogical Forum (previously held lecture at the mentioned forum) – Co-author with full professor Blanka Bogunović in the research: Self-regulatory reading strategies of a piano piece, Book of Proceedings – 18th Pedagogical Forum of Performing Arts, Faculty of Music in Belgrade 2016;
• Published paper in the Book of Proceedings of the 18th Pedagogical Forum (previously held lecture at the mentioned forum) – Co-author with Stevan Kovačević, a teacher at the Teacher Education Faculty, on the research topic: Expressiveness in performing musical compositions for children, Book of Proceedings – 18th Pedagogical Forum of Performing Arts, Faculty of Music in Belgrade 2016;
• Regular member of UMUS;
• www.nikolazdravkovicpiano.com

• Solo concert – Zemunske muzičke večeri – Art PhD project – February 19, 2019;
• Solo concert – Italian Cultural Institute of Belgrade – February 5, 2018;
• Chamber music concert (with flutist Ana Marija Krkuleski) and solo music – Pfaffenhofen, Town Hall, Germany – January 20, 2018;
• Solo concert – SANU Gallery, Belgrade – January 15, 2018;
• Solo concert – 4th International Piano Fest Electe in Subotica – November 24, 2017;
• Solo concert – Piano City festival in Novi Sad – Museum of Vojvodina – September 2017;
• Chamber music concert with the “Mokranjac” quartet – Main Hall of Kolarac National University – October 15, 2017;
• Chamber music concert with the “Mokranjac” quartet – Main Hall of Kolarac National University – November 27, 2016;
• Chamber music concert with oboist Ivan Kirn – Concert Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – March 23, 2016;
• Chamber music concert with clarinetist Sofija Malčanov – Main Hall of Music School “Kosta Manojlović” in Zemun – May 27, 2015;
• Chamber music concert with oboist Ivan Kirn – Main Hall of Music School “Mokranjac” in Belgrade – December 18, 2015;
• Solo concert – Artget Gallery in Belgrade – October 19, 2015;
• Solo concert – Cultural Center Pirot – October 26, 2015;
• Solo concert – Schubert Evening, Opening of the concert season at the Historical Museum of Serbia – October 10, 2014;
• Solo concert – Schubert Evening, SANU Gallery in Belgrade – October 6, 2014;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Valjevo Gymnasium – October 21, 2013;
• Solo concert – Artget Gallery in Belgrade – October 28, 2013;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Karlovac Gymnasium in Sremski Karlovci – October 2013;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Music School “Kosta Manojlović” in Zemun – October 2013;
• Solo concert – SANU Gallery in Belgrade – January 28, 2013;
• Chamber music concert, duo with flutist Ana Marija Krkuleski – House of King Petar in Belgrade – 2013;
• Project – Koncert u obliku kruške – Srećan rođendan Sati! Center for Fine Arts in Belgrade – May 17, 2010;
• Project – Tišina i ništa, Guarnerius Center for Fine Arts in Belgrade – May 23, 2010;
• Concert in the Orthodox Church in Munich, Germany – 2010;
• Chamber music concert – trio, the opening of the “Tahir Kulenović” Flutist Festival (Ana Marija Krkuleski, flute, and Nino Felbab) – Main Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – 2010;
• Concert at the “Tešnjarske večeri” event with flutist Ana Marija Krkuleski and violinist Aleksandra Milivojević – Grand Hall of Valjevo Gymnasium – 2010;
• Concert with maestro Sreten Krstić, concertmaster of the Munich Philharmonic – Cultural Summer of Europe – Grand Hall of Pfaffenhofen Gymnasium, Germany – July 2, 2010;
• Chamber music concert – trio: Ana Marija Krkuleski, flute, and Nino Felbab, clarinet – Kolarac Music Gallery – 2010;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – September 17, 2009;
• Concert as part of the National Concert Season under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and President of the Republic of Serbia, youngest participant – Grand Hall of Valjevo Gymnasium – May 26, 2008;
• Concert as part of the National Concert Season – Grand Hall of Music School “Dr Vojislav Vučković” in Čačak – 2008;
• Concert as part of the National Concert Season – Grand Hall of Music School “Stevan Mokranjac” in Požarevac – 2008;
• Concert with Professor Aleksandar Serdar – Grand Hall of Valjevo Gymnasium – 2008;
• Chamber music concert – trio Ana Marija Krkuleski, flute, and Nino Felbab, clarinet – SANU Gallery in Belgrade – 2008;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – April 3, 2007;
• Solo concert – SANU Gallery in Belgrade – April 12, 2007;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – January 24, 2006;
• Solo concert – SANU Gallery in Belgrade – February 6, 2006;
• Solo concert – Grand Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – June 10, 2004;
• First solo concert – Grand Hall of Music School “Živorad Grbić” in Valjevo – May 26, 2003;
• Winner’s Concert of the Johann Sebastian Bach Music Festival – “Progres” Gallery in Belgrade – December 20, 2000;
• List of permanent recordings for Radio Beograd 202: L. van Beethoven: Sonata op. 31 no. 1, G major, and Sonata op. 111, C minor; J. Brahms: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24, and Waltz A-flat major op. 39; J. S. Bach: Toccata C minor, BWV 911; F. Chopin: Fantaisie in F minor, op. 49; J. F. Rameau: Tambourine
• Piano accompanist for the wind section (clarinet, oboe, saxophone; trombone) at the “Kosta Manojlović” Music School in Zemun;
• Official piano accompanist at the international saxophone workshop in Novi Sad – Cultural station Eđšeg, 2019;
• Music editor of concert activities at the Historical Museum of Serbia (volunteer, 2014–2018);
• Demonstrator at the master class of Prof. Aleksandar Serdar, 2010.

• Award from the “Kosta Manojlović” Music School for outstanding contribution to school concert activities in the 2018/2019 school year;
• Plaque from the Municipality of Zemun (City of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia) for achievements in education, 2019;
• Acknowledgment for exceptional piano accompaniment at the Republic competition of music and ballet schools in the clarinet discipline, 2019;
• Award from the “Kosta Manojlović” Music School for professional support to students in competitions during the 2016/2017 school year;
• Laureate of the International Pianists Festival in Šabac, Music School “Mihajlo Vukdragović”, Šabac, 2007;
• Second place at the international competition “Citta di Gorizia” Gorizia, 2007;
• Silver medal at the international competition “Citta di Barletta” Barletta, 2005;
• First prize at the children’s art festival of the International studio “Radovan Trnavac Mića” Valjevo, 2004;
• First prize at the International pianists festival in Šabac, Music School “Mihajlo Vukdragović”, Šabac, 2003;
• Laureate of the Pianists Festival “Petar Stojanović” Ub, 2003;
• Third prize at the 6th EPTA piano competition in Belgrade, 2003;
• Laureate of the Johann Sebastian Bach music festival, Music School “Mokranjac”, Belgrade, 2000.