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'''Denis Azabagić''' (born 1972 in [[Tuzla]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], then [[Yugoslavia]]) is a [[Bosnians|Bosnian]] |
'''Denis Azabagić''' (born 1972 in [[Tuzla]], [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]], then [[Yugoslavia]]) is a [[Bosnians|Bosnian]] virtuoso classical guitarist. |
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Azabagic is known for being very expressive with his instrument, having an incredible technique, and is often considered one of the finest classical guitarists in the world today. He performs as a soloist, in chamber settings, with orchestras, and with his wife, the Spanish Flutist Eugenia Moliner, as the Cavatina Duo which is considered the foremost flute and guitar duo on the scene.<ref>http://www.melbay.com/authors.asp?author=143</ref> |
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Azabagić frequently offers master-classes while on tour and |
Azabagić is not only one of the finest perfomers in the world today, but he is also an incredible teacher who frequently offers master-classes while on tour, and he the is head of the [[Guitar]] [[Faculty (university)|Faculty]] at the [[Chicago College of Performing Arts]] of [[Roosevelt University]].<ref>http://ccpa.roosevelt.edu/faculty-detail.php?faculty_id=84</ref><ref>http://www.guitarsarasota.org/pages/azabagic.php</ref> |
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==Musical background== |
==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 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 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.” |
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Revision as of 21:51, 24 July 2013
Denis Azabagić (born 1972 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, then Yugoslavia) is a Bosnian virtuoso classical guitarist.
Azabagic is known for being very expressive with his instrument, having an incredible technique, and is often considered one of the finest classical guitarists in the world today. He performs as a soloist, in chamber settings, with orchestras, and with his wife, the Spanish Flutist Eugenia Moliner, as the Cavatina Duo which is considered the foremost flute and guitar duo on the scene.[1] Azabagić is not only one of the finest perfomers in the world today, but he is also an incredible teacher who frequently offers master-classes while on tour, and he the is head of the Guitar Faculty at the Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University.[2][3]
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.”
Between 1992 and 1999, Azabagić won twenty-four prizes in international competitions, of which eleven were first prizes. [4] He has written a book published by Mel Bay, On Competitions, 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.
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.
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, Savannah on Stage, USA, Omni Foundation, USA, Ravinia Festival, USA, National Chang Kai Shek Cultural Center, Taiwan, and the National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing, China.[5]
Azabagic’s performances have been broadcasted live on radio (NPR, WFMT) and television in Asia, Europe and the United States.
His repertoire includes solo and orchestral music from the Baroque era to the present.[6]
References
- ^ http://www.melbay.com/authors.asp?author=143
- ^ http://ccpa.roosevelt.edu/faculty-detail.php?faculty_id=84
- ^ http://www.guitarsarasota.org/pages/azabagic.php
- ^ http://www.swgf.org/artists.php
- ^ http://www.portlandclassicguitar.com/denis_azabagic.html
- ^ http://www.naxos.com/catalogue/item.asp?item_code=8.554555
External links
- Homepage www.azabagic.com
- Cavatina Duo
- An Interview with Denis Azabagic
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