Biography

Maria Nikolic is a Hungarian-Serbian oboist and photographer, currently residing in The Hague, Netherlands.

 

At the age of 12, she held her inaugural recital, marking the commencement of her musical career. Over the years, she had many impressive achievements, including ten 1st place prizes in both domestic and international competitions. She was twice honored with the prestigious title of Laureate in recognition of her significant contributions to the field of music in South European region. The Ministry of Culture and Education in Serbia awarded her the "Dositeja" scholarship, further validating her remarkable talent.

 

A pivotal moment in Maria's journey was her fortuitous encounter with acclaimed oboist Maurice Bourgue at the age of 19. This marked the beginning of her transformative journey, leading her to establish her residence in France and become his student in years to follow. During her time in France, she performed with several renowned French orchestras, further enhancing her musical path.

 

In 2019, Maria relocated to the Netherlands, where she successfully completed her Master's program at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, under the expert guidance of Karel Schoofs and Alexei Ogrintchouk. While studying there, she also started with learning the baroque oboe with Frank de Bruine and this helped regain more organic and sustainable approach to oboe playing. Following her graduation in 2021, Maria integrated herself into the Dutch cultural scene, becoming a regular performer with Dutch orchestras and early music ensembles, showcasing her dedication and talent.

During her career she was academist of Vienner Philharmoniker, participated in Bayreuth Festpiel, performed with Brussels Philharmonic, Belgrade Philharmonic, Rotterdam Philharmonic etc.

 Maria speaks fluently English, French,Serbian, basic Dutch and Hungarian.