at seven international and two national musical competitions. He achieved his latest success at the First World Violin Competition for Young Violinists in Honour of Stefan Milenkovich, where he was the runner-up. In June and July 2008, he was one of the scholarship holders at the International Santanader Music Festival (Spain), where he performed soloist recitals and toured Spain and Paris with chamber groups and orchestras. At the conclusion of the event, Bogataj was invited for a second consecutive master class with the Vienna Philharmonic, which takes place every summer in Trenta, Slovenia. After finishing the course, Bogataj was chosen as one of the soloists who showcased his musical abilities at the famous Musikverein in Vienna. Luka Dukarić Luka Dukarić was born September 9, 1986, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He started his musical education at the age of eight, at Ljubljana's Moste-Polje Musical School. After finishing this school, he continued studying, first at the Secondary Musical and Ballet School in Ljubljana and later at the Academy of Music. Dukarić won a gold medal in 2000 and 2003 in regional competitions, a bronze plaque in 2000, and a gold plaque in 2003 (when he was also the runner-up) at the national violin competition. At the international competition for young violinists in Gorica, Slovenia, in 2001, he won an award. At the Vladimir Lovec-Ivan Šček chamber group competition, Dukarić won a third place award and two special awards. For three years, Dukarić was a member of the Young Musicians International Symphony Orchestra and performed in many European countries. In 2006, he became a member of the international orchestra Animato Academy. Dukarić performed at the 51st Summer Festival held at Ljubljana Castle in 2003. Samo Dervišić Samo Dervišić was born December 12, 1981, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He started playing violoncello at the age of five, at the Franc Šturm Musical School. He continued his musical education at the Secondary Musical and Ballet School in Ljubljana. After graduating, he successfully passed his entrance examination to the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana. From 2002 to 2007, Dervišić taught violoncello at various musical schools in Slovenia. References Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2009 Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Slovenia