Location: Multiple venues

Dates: March 20–22, 2026

Music Youth Split launched in 2025 a cycle of artistic and cultural events dedicated to Passion heritage under the title “Passion as Inspiration.” The program includes concerts, lectures, exhibitions, and screenings, presenting the rich diversity of Lenten and Holy Week traditions.

Friday, March 20, 7:30 PM – Cathedral of St. Domnius

The Chamber Orchestra of the University of Split, conducted by Maestro Frane Kuss, together with a female vocal ensemble led by Vinko Buble, soloists Ana Conjar and Dora Bekavac, and organist Ursa Ljuban, presents a concert enriched with orchestral sound and the spiritual depth of organ music. The program creates a refined musical arc that connects tradition and expression, inviting the audience to experience a subtle and profound artistic interpretation.

The program is realized in collaboration with the Organ Festival Trogir.

Saturday, March 22, 11:00 AM – Small Gallery, Museum of the City of Split

In collaboration with the Museum of the City of Split, a joint exhibition by Ana Marija Botteri and Karin Grenc titled Ecce Homo will open.

“The artistic expression of both artists is authentic, thoughtful, and deeply personal, and their works encourage the viewer to seek the same authenticity and openness toward encountering others in their own lives.”

— Darka Perko Kerum, Senior Curator, Museum of the City of Split

Sunday, March 22

7:00 PM – Church of St. Michael, Konjsko

Concert Holy Hands, performed by Ivona Bosančić Lasić and Marko Lasić, accompanied by Marija Župić, along with a meditation prepared by theologian Tomislav Radina.

8:00 PM – Church of St. Jerome, Veliko Brdo

Concert of Lenten music titled Turn Your Face, O Lord, performed by well-known Split musicians: organist Borna Barišić, oboist Ana Mandić, and soprano Branka Pleština Stanić.