CONCERT
Croatian Guitar Duo
Edin Karamazov, guitar
Melita Ivković, guitar
J. Haydn, S. Prokofjev, B. Šipuš, J. S. Bach
Croatian Guitar Duo consists of two prominent guitarists - Edin Karamazov and Melita Ivković - bringing a program that combines refined stylistic analysis and technical brilliance, offering the audience a concert experience in which the expressiveness of the guitar reaches its highest artistic peaks.
The repertoire features works by Joseph Haydn, Sergei Prokofiev, and Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged for two guitars by Edin Karamazov. Through meticulously crafted interpretations, this musical dialogue between two master guitarists explores the boundaries of the guitar duo format, ranging from Classical elegance and the subtlety of Baroque counterpoint to the expressive modernity of the 20th century.
Edin Karamazov, one of today's most original and acclaimed guitarists and lutenists, is renowned for his interpretive precision and unique approach to the repertoire. His performances are characterized by a deep analysis of the musical text, a spirit of research, and technical superiority. Karamazov has performed in the world's most prestigious venues and collaborated with top musicians such as Sting, Andreas Scholl, and Dorothee Oberlinger, while his rich discography testifies to his artistic curiosity and desire to push the boundaries of interpretation.
Melita Ivković is a musician whose artistic career encompasses performances in 32 countries across four continents, pedagogical work, and the direction of international festivals. Her interpretation blends virtuosity with a deep understanding of stylistic characteristics, and her work as a member of the Zagreb Guitar Quartet and the ethnomusicological project Dina e Mel further confirms her dedication to expanding the boundaries of guitar literature.
Program:
1. Joseph Haydn: Sonata
2. Sergei Prokofiev: Sonatina (1932)
3. Berislav Šipuš: Lullaby for San Ro, the Bird of Love
4. Johann Sebastian Bach: Cello Suite No. 6