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'''Denis Azabagić''' (born 1972 in [[Tuzla]], [[Yugoslavia]]) is a [[Bosnians|Bosnian]] classical guitarist.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.naxos.com/person/Denis_Azabagic/978.htm
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'''Denis Azabagić''' (born 1972) is a [[Bosnians|Bosnian]] classical guitarist.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.naxos.com/person/Denis_Azabagic/978.htm
| title = Denis Azabagic Biography| access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref>
| title = Denis Azabagic Biography| access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref>

Denis Azabagić was born in [[Tuzla]], [[Yugoslavia]] and is married to [[Eugenia Moliner]] ([[flutist]]).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://thecollegiatelive.com/2013/11/7715/|title = Touring classical guitarist Denis Azabagic opens up about how he met his wife and accompanist|website= The Collegiate Live| date=7 November 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2013}}</ref>


==Musical background ==
==Musical background ==
In 1993, at the age of 20, he became the youngest winner of one of the most prestigious international guitar competitions [[Jacinto e Inocencio Guerrero]], in [[Madrid]], Spain. After listening to Azabagic, the distinguished Spanish composer, Anton Garcia Abril said, “I am sure that with time, he is going to be one of the greatest guitarists of the world.”
In 1993, at the age of 20, he became the youngest winner of one of the most prestigious international guitar competitions Jacinto Guerrero and Inocencio Guerrero, in [[Madrid]], Spain {{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}.

Between 1992 and 1999, Azabagić won twenty-four prizes in international competitions, of which eleven were first prizes including [[Alhambra International Guitar Competition]]<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.concursoalhambra.com/es/122/ganadores-de-todas-las-ediciones.html | title = Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra Past Winners | website= Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra |lang=es | access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> in 1996 and [[Guitar Foundation of America]] International Concert Artist Competition<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.guitarfoundation.org/page/PastICACWinners|title = GFA ICAC Past Winners|website= Guitar Foundation of America|access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> in 1998.


Between 1992 and 1999, Azabagić won twenty-four prizes in international competitions, of which eleven were first prizes including Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.concursoalhambra.com/es/122/ganadores-de-todas-las-ediciones.html | title = Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra Past Winners | website= Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra | access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> in 1996 and Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.guitarfoundation.org/page/PastICACWinners|title = GFA ICAC Past Winners|website= Guitar Foundation of America|access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> in 1998.
In 1993 Denis Azabagić formed duo with a flutist Eugenia Moliner<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.naxos.com/person/Denis_Azabagic/978.htm | title = DENIS AZABAGIC | website= Naxos Records | access-date=January 7, 2022 }}</ref> and as a member of the "[[Cavatina Duo]]" performed in concert halls and festivals in more than 30 countries.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cavatinaduo.com/bio---eugenia-moliner.html |title = Eugenia Moliner, Flute |website=Cavatina Duo |access-date=April 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416081713/http://www.cavatinaduo.com/bio---eugenia-moliner.html |archive-date=16 April 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


He has written a book published by [[Mel Bay]], ''On Competitions'',<ref>{{cite book |last= Azabagic |first= Denis |title=On Competitions|url=https://www.melbay.com/Products/99612EB/on-competitions.aspx |publisher=Mel Bay Publications, Inc. |date= July 10, 2010 |isbn=1-6097-4545-0|access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref> based on his experience during these years.
He has written a book published by [[Mel Bay]], ''On Competitions'',<ref>{{cite book |last= Azabagic |first= Denis |title=On Competitions|url=https://www.melbay.com/Products/99612EB/on-competitions.aspx |publisher=Mel Bay Publications, Inc. |date= July 10, 2010 |isbn=978-1-6097-4545-5|access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref> based on his experience during these years.


Azabagić has recorded seven CDs for international labels such as Naxos, Cedille, Opera Tres and Orobroy as well as two DVDs for Mel Bay.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.melbay.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=37834/
Azabagić has recorded seven CDs for international labels such as Naxos, Cedille, Opera Tres and Orobroy as well as two DVDs for Mel Bay.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.discogs.com/artist/5052947-Denis-Azabagic?type=Releases&filter_anv=0 | title = Denis Azabagic Publications | website = [[Discogs]] | access-date=August 19, 2022}}</ref>
| title = Denis Azabagic Publications | access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref>


As a guest instrumentalist and soloist Azabagić has appeared with the [[Chicago Symphony Orchestra]], [[Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra]], [[Illinois Symphony Orchestra]], [[Sacramento Chamber Orchestra]], [[Madrid Symphony Orchestra]], [[Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie]], among others.
As a guest instrumentalist and soloist Azabagić has appeared with the [[Chicago Symphony Orchestra]], [[Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra]], [[Illinois Symphony Orchestra]], [[Sacramento Chamber Orchestra]], [[Madrid Symphony Orchestra]], [[Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie]], among others{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}.


He is a regular guest at such venues as Chicago's [[Symphony Center]], Masters of the Guitar at the [[Royal Concertgebouw]] in [[Amsterdam]], [[Radio France]] in [[Paris]], [[Aix-en-Provence Festival]], France, El Palau de la Musica, [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]], Spain, [[Savannah on Stage]], United States, [[Omni Foundation]], USA, [[Ravinia Park|Ravinia Festival]], USA, National Chang Kai Shek Cultural Center, Taiwan, and the [[National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)|National Center for the Performing Arts]], [[Beijing]], China.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portlandclassicguitar.com/denis_azabagic.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-02-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211181151/http://www.portlandclassicguitar.com/denis_azabagic.html |archivedate=2011-02-11 |df= }}</ref>
He has been a guest performer at Chicago's [[Symphony Center]], Masters of the Guitar at the [[Royal Concertgebouw]] in [[Amsterdam]], [[Radio France]] in [[Paris]], [[Aix-en-Provence Festival]], France, El Palau de la Musica, [[Valencia, Spain|Valencia]], Spain, [[Savannah on Stage]], United States, [[Omni Foundation]], USA, [[Ravinia Park|Ravinia Festival]], USA, National Chang Kai Shek Cultural Center, Taiwan, and the [[National Centre for the Performing Arts (China)|National Center for the Performing Arts]], [[Beijing]], China.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portlandclassicguitar.com/denis_azabagic.html |title=Denis Azabagic |accessdate=2010-02-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211181151/http://www.portlandclassicguitar.com/denis_azabagic.html |archivedate=2011-02-11 }}</ref>


Azabagic's performances have been broadcast live on radio ([[NPR]], [[WFMT]]) and television in Asia, Europe and the United States.<ref>http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.554555</ref>
Azabagić's performances have been broadcast live on radio ([[NPR]], [[WFMT]]) and television in Asia, Europe and the United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.554555|title = Guitar Recital: Denis Azabagic - 8.554555}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 22:17, 9 December 2024

Denis Azabagić
Born1972 (age 52–53)
Tuzla, Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia
GenresClassical
OccupationGuitarist
InstrumentGuitar

Denis Azabagić (born 1972) is a Bosnian classical guitarist.[1]

Denis Azabagić was born in Tuzla, Yugoslavia and is married to Eugenia Moliner (flutist).[2]

Musical background

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In 1993, at the age of 20, he became the youngest winner of one of the most prestigious international guitar competitions Jacinto Guerrero and Inocencio Guerrero, in Madrid, Spain [citation needed].

Between 1992 and 1999, Azabagić won twenty-four prizes in international competitions, of which eleven were first prizes including Alhambra International Guitar Competition[3] in 1996 and Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition[4] in 1998.

In 1993 Denis Azabagić formed duo with a flutist Eugenia Moliner[5] and as a member of the "Cavatina Duo" performed in concert halls and festivals in more than 30 countries.[6]

He has written a book published by Mel Bay, On Competitions,[7] based on his experience during these years.

Azabagić has recorded seven CDs for international labels such as Naxos, Cedille, Opera Tres and Orobroy as well as two DVDs for Mel Bay.[8]

As a guest instrumentalist and soloist Azabagić has appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Sacramento Chamber Orchestra, Madrid Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, among others[citation needed].

He has been a guest performer at Chicago's Symphony Center, Masters of the Guitar at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Radio France in Paris, Aix-en-Provence Festival, France, El Palau de la Musica, Valencia, Spain, Savannah on Stage, United States, Omni Foundation, USA, Ravinia Festival, USA, National Chang Kai Shek Cultural Center, Taiwan, and the National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing, China.[9]

Azabagić's performances have been broadcast live on radio (NPR, WFMT) and television in Asia, Europe and the United States.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Denis Azabagic Biography". Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Touring classical guitarist Denis Azabagic opens up about how he met his wife and accompanist". The Collegiate Live. 7 November 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  3. ^ "Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra Past Winners". Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Alhambra (in Spanish). Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  4. ^ "GFA ICAC Past Winners". Guitar Foundation of America. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  5. ^ "DENIS AZABAGIC". Naxos Records. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  6. ^ "Eugenia Moliner, Flute". Cavatina Duo. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  7. ^ Azabagic, Denis (July 10, 2010). On Competitions. Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 978-1-6097-4545-5. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "Denis Azabagic Publications". Discogs. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "Denis Azabagic". Archived from the original on 2011-02-11. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
  10. ^ "Guitar Recital: Denis Azabagic - 8.554555".
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