Dusan Bogdanovic: Described as “a composer of masterful craft with a genuine clarity and purity of vision” (Guitar Review, 2002), Dusan Bogdanovic has developed a personal synthesis of contemporary classical, jazz and world music. As a soloist and in collaboration with various artists, Dusan has toured extensively throughout Europe, United States and Japan. Early in his career, he gave a highly acclaimed debut recital at Carnegie Hall in 1977. Dusan has written music for solo guitar, various types of chamber ensembles, orchestra, as well as multimedia and dance. He is presently the Professor of guitar as well as the Composer/Performer Master program for guitar at the Haute école de musique de Genève.
http://www.dusanbogdanovic.com/
Pianist Nada Kolundžija is a dedicated researcher, performer, and advocate for contemporary world repertoire and Serbian regional music. Her solo and chamber music performances are known for their imaginative programs and outstanding interpretations. She has given over 1,100 concerts across Europe, Asia, and the US. Nada is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Medal at the Global Music Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Music Artists of Serbia, and the Special Award “Aleksandar Pavlović” from the Association of Composers of Serbia for her lifetime contributions to the promotion of Serbian music.
https://guarnerius.rs/nada-kolundzija-biografija/
Miljana Kolundzija has been the Director of UK Guarnerius since its establishment in 2021. She is the winner of the Captain Misa Anastasijević Prize, which is awarded to the most successful individuals and institutions from various areas of economic and social life for lifetime achievement. She is a professional translator for Arabic, French, and English. She translates for state authorities and foreign companies, at congresses, as well as for the presidents of Iraq, Libya, Mexico, and other countries. Miljana was educated in Arabic and French in Lebanon, where she was declared the student of her generation. She graduated from the Faculty of Philology in Belgrade, where she obtained a diploma as a Professor of Arabic language and literature. She has extensive experience in the fields of management, marketing, and organization of cultural events.
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