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UNLV
presents
Denis Azabagic
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 • 8 p.m.
Doc Rando Recital Hall
Lee & Thomas Beam Music Center
The UNLV Classical Guitar Series is graciously sponsored, in part,
by Guitar Las Vegas.
Although unanticipated, programs and artists are subject to change without notice.
Tonight’s Program
La Catedral...........................................................AUGUSTÍN BARRIOS MANGORÉ
Preludio Saudade
(1885-1944)
Andante Religioso
Allegro Solemne
5 Preludes..............................................................................HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS
(1887-1959)
Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 9........................................... FERNANDO SOR
(1778-1839)
~ Intermission ~
Partita for Solo Flute, BVW 1013................................ JOHANN SEBASTIAN Bach
Allemande
(1685-1750)
Corrente
arr. Denis Azabagic
Sarabande
Bourré Anglese
Collectici Intim............................................................................VICENTE ASENCIO
La Serenor
(1908-1979)
La Joya
La Calma
La Gaubanca
La Frisanca
Café Pieces................................................................................ VOJISLAV IVANOVIC
No. 2: Tear Prelude
(1959- )
No. 3: Improvisation and Dance
About Denis Azabagic
Denis Azabagic, (b. Bosnia-1972)
is one of the most compelling classical
guitarists on the international concert
circuit today. He performs concerts
around the globe, maintaining a balance
between his solo recitals, chamber music
with the Cavatina Duo and engagements
as soloist with orchestras.
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 Mr. Azabagic, 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 he won
twenty-four prizes in international
competitions, of which eleven were
first prizes. He has written a book, “On
Competitions”, based on his experience
during these years and it is published by
Mel Bay.
Azabagic has recorded seven CDs
for international labels such as Naxos,
Cedille, Opera Tres, and Orobroy as well
as two DVD’s for the Mel Bay Company.
His recordings and live performances are
highly praised by music critics, for his
elegant approach to music and his unique
way of communicating and reaching the
About Denis Azabagic
audiences’ hearts.
His repertoire includes solo and
orchestral music from the Baroque era to
the present.
An active member of the Cavatina
Duo, their chamber music repertoire
is vast, including many works written
expressly for the duo.
Azabagic’s love for performing
extends to sharing with others the
knowledge of music making. He
frequently offers master-classes while
on tour and currently teaches at the
Roosevelt University in Chicago.