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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.