Aleksandra Šuklar

Aleksandra Šuklar is a versatile multi-percussionist and marimba artist who completed her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees under the tutelage of Nebojša Jovan Živković at MUK–The Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna in 2016. As a prize winner of numerous national and international competitions, Šuklar has garnered recognition for her exceptional talent. Šuklar has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at festivals including Gustav Mahler Musikwochen, Samobor Music Festival and Vienna International Saxfest, and has collaborated with various ensembles and orchestras. Beyond her accomplishments in the classical realm, Šuklar has established herself as an extraordinary multi-percussionist and marimba artist. She has captivated audiences worldwide with her enthralling solo performances and has toured as a solo percussionist with renowned film music composer Hans Zimmer as a part of his band. Additionally, Šuklarhas contributed her talent to recordings for Hollywood productions, collaborating with giants like Netflix, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. Her contributions can be heard in soundtracks for films such as “Sponge Bob,” “Dune,” “The Creator,” and “Kung Fu Panda 4,”among others. Aleksandra Šuklar plays Yamaha and is an artist at Pearl Drums, Meinl Percussion, Meinl Cymbals, Schlagkraft Mallets and sE Electronics. She continues to redefine the boundaries of percussion artistry by premiering solo works and concertos for percussion, that are dedicated to her.