Our Mission

Margaret Lubbe Makris devoted her life to the support of music, culture, education, and artistic preservation. Together with her husband, composer Andreas Makris, she helped foster a rich artistic environment that connected performers, educators, institutions, and audiences across generations.

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Following the passing of Andreas Makris in 2005, Margaret continued tirelessly to preserve and promote his music and legacy through archival work, philanthropic support, educational initiatives, and public cultural engagement. Her vision led to the establishment of the Makris Foundation in 2010, whose mission was to preserve, promote, and protect the music and legacy of Andreas Makris through performance, education, and support for young musicians. In 2017, this mission was taken over by the Makris Music Society, which has since expanded it work even further.

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Her generosity, warmth, and unwavering belief in the transformative power of music continue to inspire the ongoing work of Makris Music Society today.

Predrag Gosta is active internationally as both performer and artistic leader. He is a conductor, harpsichord, baritone, educator and scholar, who conducted productions, concerts, and educational projects across United States, Europe and Asia.

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He is the founder and artistic director of several major artistic initiatives, including New Trinity Baroque, the Belgrade Early Music Festival, and the Belgrade Baroque Academy. His work combines performance, education, scholarship, and cultural preservation, with particular focus on historical repertoire and emerging artists.

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Predrag Gosta is the principal conductor of the Makris Symphony Orchestra, founded in 2015, and the President of the Jury of the International Makris Conducting Competition. Through Makris Music Society, he continues to develop international artistic, educational, and archival initiatives inspired by the legacy of Andreas and Margaret Makris. More about his work can be found on his website, predraggosta.com

Zorica Pavlovic is an experienced musician and arts administrator with longstanding involvement in nonprofit cultural and educational initiatives. As Chief Financial Officer of Makris Music Society, she oversees organisational administration, financial planning, and operational support for the Society’s artistic and educational activities.

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Her work reflects a deep commitment to supporting musicians, preserving cultural heritage, and sustaining long-term artistic initiatives through responsible nonprofit leadership. She is also an accomplished performing musician, who appeared on concert and operatic stages.

Andre O’Neil is a musician and cultural advocate whose work spans performance, education, and community engagement. As Secretary of Makris Music Society, he supports the organisation’s mission through administrative leadership and participation in artistic and educational initiatives.

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His commitment to collaboration and public cultural engagement reflects the Society’s broader vision of connecting communities through music and artistic exchange. At the same time he maintains an active performing career as a virtuoso baroque and modern cellist as well as a collaborative pianist.

Damjana Njegić has contributed to the artistic and organisational activities of Makris Music Society through project coordination, artistic administration, and support of educational and cultural initiatives. Her work has included assistance with concerts, productions, festivals, and international collaborations.

Nemanja Stanojević has supported the administrative and operational activities of Makris Music Society across a variety of artistic and educational projects. His contributions have included organisational coordination, production assistance, and logistical support for performances and cultural initiatives.