Nebojša Jovan Živković jedan je od najizvođenijih svetskih kompozitora za udaraljke. Danas, gotovo tri stotine njegovih kompozicije se godišnje izvede u pedesetak zemalja sveta. Njegova revolucionarna dela za marimbu i udaraljke su postavile nove standarde za izvođače, a zadivljujući i energični nasupi nadahnuli su generacije marimbista. Mnoge Živkovićeve kompozicije (Ilijaš, Ultimatum 1, Trio per uno) postali su svetski standardi u savremenom repertoaru za udaraljke. Njegova orkestarska dela izvode orkestri širom sveta.Često je angažovan od strane mnogih solista, orkestara i institucija, uključujući i dve komisije iz nemačkog Ministarstva kulture. Osim koncertnih, komponovao je veliki broj kompozicija za mlade svirače.Posebno kompozicije iz zbirke „Funny Mallets Series“ postale su jedne od najuspešnijih svetskih radova u toj oblasti.

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Nebojša Jovan Živković is one of the world’s most performed composers for percussion music. At present time, he has nearly three hundreds performances of his compositions every year in almost  fifty countries worldwide. His groundbreaking  compositions for marimba and percussions have set new performing standards, and his captivating and energetic performances have influenced generations of marimbists. Mani of his compositions (Ilijaš, Ultimatum 1, Trio per uno) have become standards in contemporary percussion repertoire worldwide. His orchestral works are performed by orchestras worldwide. He is frequently commissioned by many soloists, orchestras and institutions, including two commissions for the German Ministry of Culture. Beside his concert works he has composed many compositions for young players. Especially pieces from his „Funny Mallets Series“ have become some of the world’s most successful works for mallets instruments.