XXVI Guitar Art Festival
- May 14–18, 2025 - Belgrade
Concert Program
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- Stochelo Rosenberg, guitar
- Mozes Rosenberg, guitar
- Nous'che Rosenberg, rhythm guitar
- Nonnie Rosenberg, double bass
- Johnny Rosenberg, vocals and rhythm guitar
After three sold-out concerts, the founders of the legendary Rosenberg Trio are coming to Belgrade with an expanded ensemble "LA FAMILIA," performing at the opening of the Guitar Art Festival on May 14th.
This exclusive concert brings passionate gypsy jazz, swing, original compositions, and American songbook standards, with a special vocal contribution by Johnny Rosenberg. The Rosenbergs, hailed as the best gypsy jazz ensemble of today, have been captivating audiences worldwide for over three decades. The virtuosic guitar solos of Stohel and Moses, inspired by Django Reinhardt, promise an evening of top-tier music and unforgettable energy.
https://www.therosenbergtrio.info/
15.MAJ
Belgrade Philharmonic Hall
19:00 | Carlo marchione
20:00 | Siquiera-lima duo
21:00 | Concert dedicated to
Serbian contemporary music for guitar
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19:00 SIQUIERA-LIMA DUO
Concert Program:
- H. Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No.4 – Aria (Cantiga) & Dança (Miudinho)
- E. Halffter: Danza de la Gitana
- D. Scarlatti: Sonata k466
- D. Scarlatti: Sonata K 33
- C. Debussy: Arabesque No.1
- A. Piazzolla: Tango Suite - Andante & Allegro
- T. Jobim: Amparo
- Pixinguinha: Um a Zero
- Dominguinhos: Contrato de Separação & Lamento Sertanejo/ Nilopolitano
The Duo Siqueira Lima is one of the most prestigious chamber ensembles, winner of the Profissionais da Música Award (Brazil, 2015) and the International Press Award (USA, 2014).
The duo consists of Cecilia Siqueira from Uruguay and Fernando de Lima from Brazil, known for their virtuosity and original arrangements for two guitars. Since 2003, they have performed worldwide, including in European capitals, North America, Africa, and Russia. They have performed in prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center in New York, New World Center in Miami, and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.
https://www.siqueiralima.com.br/
20:00 CARLO MARCHIONE
Concert Program:
F. Sor: An Imaginary Sonata
I. Andante Largo
II. Un poco mosso
III. Estudio op. 31 n. 23 (Time of Religious Prayer)
IV. Estudio op. 31 n. 24 (Allegretto moderato)
(I. and II. Les Adieux op. 21)
A. Mozart: Adagio from the Pianosonata K. 570
Schumann: From Dicherliebe op.48
I. Im wunderschönen Monat Mai
II. Aus meinen Thränen spriessen
III. Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube
IV. Wenn ich in deine Auge seh’
V. Ich will meine Seele tauchen
R. Schumann: Widmung, op.25 n.1
K. Mertz: Nocturne op.4 n.2
K. Mertz: Introduction & Rondeau brilliant op.11
I.Maestoso
II.Rondo (Allegretto)
Karlo Markione, one of the most prominent classical guitarists of the last few decades, has won seven first prizes at international competitions.
Throughout his career, he has performed as a soloist, with orchestras, and in chamber ensembles. In 2017 and 2023, he was awarded the prestigious "Chitarra d'Oro" recognition for pedagogy and lifetime achievement. He currently teaches at conservatories in Maastricht, Lille, Rome, Mallorca, and Krakow, and, together with his wife, runs the Marchione Online Academy, where he teaches students from all over the world. He is also active as a publisher, releasing new guitar transcriptions through his publishing house, MarchioneMusic Editions.
https://www.carlo-marchione.com/
21:00 Concert of Serbian Contemporary Music for Guitar
Viktor Ilić
Lazar Ostojić: The Legend of the Bumblebee's Disappearance
Srđan Jaćimović: Three Pieces for Guitar Solo. Repetitio. Interludus. Sequentia.
Miloš Janjić
Isidora Žebeljan: Three Pieces for Guitar – Bathing, The King, The Journey
Slobodan Milivojević
Vojislav Ivanović: Nichterinos
ALNO duo
Momčilo Aleksandrić: Study in F no.1
Dušan Bogdanović: No feathers on this frog
Ivan Hočevar
Vladimir Tošić: Medial 1
Ivan Hočevar: Yume
16.MAJ
National Theatre (Main Stage)
18:00 | Raphael Roginski & Ružičnjak tajni
8:30 PM | Branko Bako Jovanović Ensemble
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18:00 RAPHAEL ROGINSKY & RUŽIČNJAK TAJNI
- Raphael Roginski, guitar
- Svetlana Spajić, vocals
- Marina Džukljev, vocals
- Tijana Stanković, vocals
BURA is the Serbian word for a strong, stormy wind, symbolizing primal energy, which this music embodies through its unrestrained and unconventional nature.
The project is a fusion of top-tier performances and innovative stylizations by exceptional artists: Rafael Rogoinski, Svetlana Spajić, Marina Džukljev, and Tijana Stanković. Their work combines reconstructions of traditional Serbian music with original compositions, renewing traditional motifs for contemporary music while paying tribute to the cultural narratives of Central and Eastern Europe. United by their love for Balkan melodies, rhythms, and folklore, they create a unique sound full of improvisation and respect for the richness of folk traditions. Their collaboration breathes new life into both traditional and modern compositions.
https://raphaelroginski.bandcamp.com/
20:30 BRANKO BAKO JOVANOVIĆ ANSAMBL
- Branko Bako Jovanović – tambura
- Angela Kassiani – vocal
- Jasper Nordberg – double bass
- Đusi Kovač – guitar
- Milan Paležnica – percussion
A concert that pushes the boundaries between tradition and contemporary genres! Tambura virtuoso Branko Bako Jovanović, known for his unique blend of the Pannonian plain and jazz improvisations, will perform with his ensemble on May 16th at the Guitar Art Festival in Belgrade.
His performance brings an innovative fusion of music, featuring the tambura and trumpet — for the first time together on the same stage, merging the tenderness of the tambura with the raw power of the trumpet. Jovanović redefines the tambura as an instrument, paying tribute to the rich tradition of the Balkans while building a unique artistic identity through various genres and unconventional melodies. Every note is a blend of virtuosity, emotion, and avant-garde, leaving the audience breathless.
17.MAJ
Belgrade Philharmonic Hall
19:00 | Timotej Kosovinc & Gitarski
orkester Ljudmila Rusa
20:00 | Macin Dylla
21:00 | Romanian Guitar Trio
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19:00 TIMOTEJ KOSOVINC & GITARSKI ORKESTER LJUDMILA RUSA
19:00 TIMOTEJ KOSOVINC & GITARSKI ORKESTER LJUDMILA RUSA
Timotej Kosovinc, guitar
T. Kosovinc: Apology,
T. Kosovinc: The Good Moment
T. Kosovinc: Rock’n’Roll Sonata: III – The Last Dance
T. Kosovinc: Under a Plane Tree
T. Kosovinc: On the Way (composed for the XXVI Guitar Art Festival Belgrade 2025)
T. Kosovinc: Rock Sonata: III – Finale, Epilogue
Guitar Orchestra Ljudmila Rusa
Conductor: Uroš Usenik
A. Vivaldi: Concert for Lute in D major (RV 93). Allegro giusto. Largo. Allegro
G. Avsenik: Rdeči konj
Soloists: Emir Ibrakić (guitar) & Benjamin Barbarič (guitar)
Urška Kordež (violin),
Mateja Crnčan (flute)
Ilj Pušnik (double bass)
Percussion: TBA
Timotej Kosovinc, a Slovenian composer and guitarist based in Vienna, stands out in concert music and composes for various instruments.
He studied guitar with Álvaro Pierrii and composition with Detlev Miller-Siemens at the University of Music in Vienna, where he was awarded prestigious honors for his academic achievements. As a laureate of numerous international competitions, he has performed in renowned concert halls such as the Vienna Musikverein and the Ljubljana Slovenian Philharmonic, as well as at festivals like Wien Modern and the Festival de la Guitarra de Sevilla. His music is performed worldwide, and he actively collaborates with other artists, particularly in a duo with cellist Kristina Basili. In 2022, he released his debut CD. The Good Moment, where he performs his original guitar compositions.
The Guitar Orchestra was founded in 1963 by the renowned educator Ljudmil Rus, as part of the Franc Šturm Music School in Ljubljana. Since 2008, the orchestra has continued its work as a cultural and artistic society bearing the name of its founder, maintaining an uninterrupted 60 years of performance and appearances. Throughout its history, it has collaborated with over 100 guitarists, many of whom have become professionals. Ljudmil Rus left behind a significant body of arrangements and original compositions, combining virtuosity and humor in his works. The orchestra continues to revive his spirit through concerts across Slovenia and beyond.
20:00 MACIN DYLLA
J. Manén: Fantasia-Sonata op. 22
F. Tárrega: 4 Mazurkas (Mazurka en sol, Marieta, Adelita, Sueño)
M. Sanchez–Verdu: Kitab I
J. Rodrigo: Invocacion y Danza
A. Piazzolla: Cinco Piezas (Campero, Romantico, Acentuado, Triston, Compadre)
The Polish guitarist Marcin Dilja is regarded as one of the most gifted classical guitarists in the world, a fact confirmed by the recognition. The Washington Posta.
His career is marked by winning 19 first prizes at prestigious international competitions, including the gold medal at the Guitar Foundation of America in 2007. He has performed in renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and Concertgebouw, as well as on international tours around the world. As a soloist, he has played with leading orchestras, and his premiere Toccate at Joaquín Rodrigo in Madrid stands out as particularly notable. Dilja currently teaches guitar at the Music Academy in Katowice and the University of Münster.
21:00 ROMANIAN GUITAR TRIO
Jirmal: Simplicitas
Performer: Raisa Mihai
C. Domeniconi: Koyunbaba (IV.Presto)
Performer: Ana-Maria Bibescu
R. Dyens: Saudade no. 3
Performer: Mircea Oaneș
J. Cardoso: Milonga
E. Satie: Gnossiennes 1&3
Performers: Ana-Maria Bibescu & Mircea Oaneș
M.M. Ponce: Intermezzo no.1
C. Franck: Prelude op.18
L.Boccherini: Introduction & Fandango
M. de Falla: Danza del Molinero
Performers: Ana-Maria Bibescu & Raisa Mihai
E. Granados: Danzas espanolas no. 2 & 5
M. D. Pujol: Fin de siglo
Performers: Ana-Maria Bibescu, Raisa Mihai & Mircea Oaneș
Ana-Maria Bibescu is a renowned classical guitarist and professor from Bucharest, where she teaches at Art School No. 5.
She completed her master's degree in music with the highest honors at the National University of Music in Bucharest and is currently pursuing doctoral studies. She has won over 50 awards at national and international competitions and has performed in prestigious concert venues and on tours in France. She is also active as a jury member at guitar festivals such as Harmonia Cordis and the Athens Guitar Festival.
Mircea-Constantin Oaneș is a classical guitarist and educator, a member of the Sonrisa Trio, and the organizer of the Sinaia International Guitar Festival and the Eduard Pamfil International Competition.
He graduated from the Tudor Ciortea Music High School and the National University of Music in Bucharest, where he is currently pursuing doctoral studies. He has performed on prestigious stages such as the Romanian Athenaeum, the Palace of the Parliament, and the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. He is also active in jazz music as a member of the Simply Jazz band and in a flute and guitar duo with Mihaela Manciu, while also contributing to music education as a lecturer and jury member.
Raisa Mihai is a classical guitarist and professor. She teaches at the National Music College "George Enescu" and the Art School No. 4 in Bucharest.
She completed her master's degree at the National University of Music in Bucharest with the highest honors and has won numerous awards at prestigious classical guitar festivals. She has performed on significant stages across Europe, including Steinway Hall in London and the Royal Philharmonic in Stockholm. Her performance with the ARTissimo Duo was named "Video of the Week" by Classical Guitar Magazine.
18.MAJ
Republic Square
11:00 | Andras Parniczky Jazz Quartet
12:00 PM | Classical Guitarists Orchestra
of Serbia (Conductor: Vito Nicola Paradiso)
1:00 PM | Concert for Record
Masterclasses
They represent individual and group lessons and will take place at the premises of the High School Dositej, ss part of the daily activities in the morning and afternoon, held simultaneously in multiple spaces, for all active and passive participants, as well as Festival guests.
The masterclasses will be held by: Costas Cotsiolis, Carlo Marchione, Marcin Dylla, Jozsef Eotvos, Fernando de Lima, Cecilia Sequira, Vera Ogrizović, Srđan Tošić, Timotej Kosovinc, Ana-Maria Bibescu, Mircea-Constantin Oanes, Raisa Miahi, Aleksandar Hadži-Đorđević, Belma Tuzović Mujkić.
Costas Cotsiolis
Kostas Kociolis, one of the most prominent guitarists of today, started his career at the age of 15, performing with the State Orchestra of Athens.
He is a professor at the Athens Conservatory and ACCM, as well as the founder of the Athens International Guitar Festival. He has performed worldwide with renowned artists and orchestras, and composers like Leo Brouwer have dedicated works to him. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Echo Classic Award.
Jozsef Eotvos
József Etvös, a guitarist and professor at the Ferenc Liszt Music Academy in Budapest, is known for his arrangements such as Bach's "Goldberg Variations," which critics have hailed as the arrangement of the century.
In 2002, he established the university-level guitar faculty in Hungary. He is a recipient of the Artisjus Award for the promotion of Hungarian music, as well as the Ferenc Liszt Award for Lifetime Achievement. He is also the author of the book "How to Play Bach," published in English in 2014.
Vera Ogrizović
Vera Ogrizović is a renowned guitarist and professor, educated in Belgrade and Paris, where she graduated from the École Normale de Musique.
She has performed at major festivals across Europe and collaborated with prominent musicians and orchestras. As a professor at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade since 1989, she has mentored many young performers and led guitar classes in Skopje and Cetinje. She is the author of books and collections of compositions, and for her pedagogical work, she received the Great Silver Plaque from the University of Arts in Belgrade.
Srđan Tošić
Srđan Tošić is a prominent Serbian guitarist with extensive concert experience since 1985, performing as a soloist, in chamber ensembles, and with orchestras.
His repertoire spans music from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and he has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Andrés Segovia Award. He actively participates in festivals, conducts masterclasses, and shapes generations of young artists at the Faculty of Music and the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade.
Aleksandar Hadži-Đorđević
Aleksandar Hadži-Đorđević, a prominent guitarist, performed with the Zagreb Symphony Orchestra at the age of 16, and won first prize at the "Kutna Hora" competition in 1984.
He completed his guitar studies with the highest honors at the Music Academy in Prague, and his students are now top concert guitarists and professors worldwide. He is the recipient of the City of Belgrade Award for Pedagogical Work and currently teaches guitar at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. As a soloist and in a duet with Prof. Srđan Tošić, he has performed in many countries across Europe and America.
Belma Tuzović Mujkić
Belma Tuzović-Mujkić, a guitarist from Sarajevo, completed her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna as a scholarship recipient of the Austrian government.
Since 2000, she has been working as a guitar professor at the Secondary Music School in Sarajevo. She regularly participates as a jury member at national and international competitions, conducts masterclasses, and her students have won numerous prestigious awards. In recent years, she has been actively performing with flutist Ana Pokrklić in various chamber ensembles.
Competition
The Guitar Art Competition has gained a reputation as one of the most renowned and challenging international competitions for classical guitarists. The competition brings together students from all over the world, who compete in 6 age categories, in two stages.
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I Category: Sunday, May 18
Muzička škola Vučković, Kondina 6
II Category: Sunday, May 18
Muzička škola Đorđević, Vatroslava Jagića 5
III Category:
First Stage: Friday, May 16
Evropska kuća, ugao Knez Mihajlove i Zmaj Jovine
Second Stage: Saturday, May 17
Evropska kuća, ugao Knez Mihajlove i Zmaj Jovine
IV Category:
First Stage: Friday, May 16
Evropska kuća, ugao Knez Mihajlove i Zmaj Jovine
Second Stage: Saturday, May 17
Evropska kuća, ugao Knez Mihajlove i Zmaj Jovine
V Category:
First Stage: Friday, May 16
Jugoslovenska kinoteka – Muzej kinoteke, Kosovska 11
Second Stage: Saturday, May 17
Sala Beogradske filharmonije, Studentski trg 11
VI Category:
First Stage: Friday, May 16
Jugoslovenska kinoteka – Muzej kinoteke, Kosovska 11
Second Stage: Saturday, May 17
Promotions
The Guitar Art Expo will be held in one location (Secondary School Dositej), during the daily activities and within the exhibition space, it will bring together the most renowned brands in the classical guitar industry.
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Cordoba Guitar Festival
The Guitar Festival in Córdoba is an unmissable event for guitar enthusiasts, continuing its journey this year with its 44th edition. It is a monographic festival that serves as a reference at the international level, consisting of performance programs and an outstanding educational program led by top professionals.
The guitar is the instrument around which this Festival lives and thrives every year for 44 editions. On three emblematic stages of Córdoba – the Great Theatre, the Góngora Theatre, and Axerquía – it showcases a love for culture and a complete dedication to the art of professionals from all over the world, with a rich repertoire of styles that allow the audience to enjoy the afternoons and summer nights in Córdoba.
It is a meeting place of national and international significance, bringing together the most prominent artists of today’s scene, both established and emerging. The Guitar Festival in Córdoba each year reaffirms its support for both contemporary and classical approaches, celebrating the art of the six-string instrument in its full expression.
D’Addario
D'Addario is a family-owned American company with a rich tradition, shaping the world of music through high-quality accessories for musical instruments for generations. From its humble beginnings in 1973 on Long Island, the company has grown into the world's largest manufacturer of strings and accessory equipment for instruments, present on all continents and in over 120 countries.
Today, D'Addario stands behind well-known brands such as D'Addario Fretted, Evans Drumheads, ProMark Drumsticks, and D'Addario Orchestral, with 95% of their products made in the USA under strict quality control. Their strings and accessories are a favorite choice for both professional and amateur musicians worldwide.
In addition to the exceptional quality of its products, D'Addario also fosters deep social responsibility through its work D’Addario Foundation – a foundation that supports music education for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds around the world.
As a long-time partner of guitar festivals and artists, D'Addario not only cares about sound but also about the future of music – listening to the needs of musicians and the generations to come.
Guitar Art Expo
The Guitar Art Expo will be held in one location (Secondary School Dositej), during the daily activities and within the exhibition space, it will bring together the most renowned brands in the classical guitar industry. This includes a selection of the most famous classical guitar builders from Europe and the region – Francisco Esteve, Zoran Kuvač, Kremona Guitars, Sabmar Guitars, and Guitar Art Salon.
Guitar Art Expo – Nikola Ćurčin: Living the Art and Music of the Guitar
Nikola Ćurčin (Kotor, 1971), an artist with broad interests, is engaged in comics, illustration, painting, animation, and music. He has held around fifteen solo exhibitions and numerous group and charitable performances.
His work is characterized by clear lines and graphic mastery, and he has exhibited in unconventional places such as the Forte Mare fortress and pubs, often combining exhibition openings with musical performances and interactive events. As the founder of the Herceg Novi Comics Festival, Ćurčin has gained a reputation as one of the most prominent authors in Montenegro and beyond. For him, the essence of art is a constant search and curiosity, with drawings and paintings being merely incidental stories in that process.
