The Belgrade Strings is the most famous string orchestra and the most widely traveled ensemble in former Yugoslavia. It has been highly acclaimed by both public and press in the course of their international tours. Throughout its travels, the artistic merit of the ensemble has been consistently evident.

The quality of its interpretations, the brilliant virtuosity and tremendous ability to communicate, the personal dedication of each musician of the group, are the keys to its success. One of the most intriguing features of the Belgrade Strings is its "soloistic" potential: every member of the ensemble, being a first-class chamber musician, is also fully capable of playing as a soloist.

The ensemble, known in Serbia and Montenegro as the “Dušan Skovran” String Orchestra, after the name of its founder, the late Prof. Dušan Skovran, was originally formed in 1965 from the best string players in the Faculty of Music, University of Arts, Belgrade.

In addition to an extensive repertoire ranging from pre-classical through to 20th century music, the Belgrade Strings have premiered over 70 works written specially for them by Yugoslav composers.

Festivals the ensemble has performed at include the City of London Festival, Prague Spring Festival, Cheltenham Festival, Santorini International Music Festival, Istanbul International Music Festival, Music Festival Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Bilbao Music Festival and the Zagreb Music Biennale, among others.