Zoran Stilin, cellist and violin maker, is a native of Zagreb, Croatia. After completing his studies at the Music Academy of Zagreb (Valter Despalj), Stilin continued his education in Switzerland (Michael Flaksman), and later at the University of Arizona (Gordon Epperson and Peter Rejto). Mr. Stilin is a prize-winner of the former Yugoslavia National Cello Competition. He performed as a soloist with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, the Radio-Television Orchestra, Music Academy Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra “Gaudeamus.” He is a member of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra since 1989 and an active solo and chamber musician.