vedran smailović (born 11 november 1956), known as the "cellist of sarajevo", is a musician from bosnia and herzegovina. during the siege of sarajevo, he played albinoni's "adagio in g minor" in ruined buildings, and, often under the threat of snipers, he played during funerals. his bravery inspired musical numbers and a novel. he moved to northern ireland and is a composer, conductor, and performer. his g minor masterpiece was introduced in a book called "a story like the wind".