Branka was born in
Montenegro and grew up in Belgrade, Serbia, where she
began studying the harp when she was eight.
During and after the
studies she was already working professionally as the
principal harpist of the National Opera and Ballet
Orchestra of
Novi Sad and Belgrade.
Branka has given numerous solo performances, as well as
live and recorded appearances for the Serbian Radio and
Television.
After graduation from
the
Academy of Music in
Belgrade she continued her studies in the UK.
Branka spent a year at
the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester
and then completed her Postgraduate studies with
Distinction at the Royal Welsh College of Music and
Drama in Cardiff, studying with Caryl Thomas.
Whilst living in
Wales, Branka often
performed for the Welsh Assembly and played the Celtic
harp for the arrival of Irish President Mary McAleese.
