Dusan Bogdanovic

A composer, improvisor and guitarist, Dusan Bogdanovic (Dušan Bogdanović) has explored musical languages which are reflected in his style today: a unique synthesis of classical, jazz and ethnic music. As a soloist and in collaboration with other artists, Bogdanovic has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Japan and the United States.

His performing and recording activities include work with chamber ensembles of diverse stylistic orientations: the "De Falla guitar trio"; harpsichord – guitar duo with Elaine Comparone; jazz collaborations with Anthony Cox, Charlie Haden, Milcho Leviev, James Newton, Arto Tuncbayaci, and others.

Dusan Bogdanovic’s recording credits include twelve albums (on Essay, Sony Global Pacific, M. A. Recordings, Concord Concerto and other labels), ranging from Bach Trio Sonatas to contemporary works. His compositions are published by Berben Editions [2] (Italy) and Guitar Solo publications [3] (San Francisco).

Bogdanovic was born in Belgrade, Serbia in 1955. He completed his studies of composition and orchestration at the Geneva Conservatory with P. Wissmer and A. Ginastera and in guitar performance with Maria Livia São Marcos. Early in his career, he received the only First Prize at the Geneva Competition and gave a highly acclaimed debut recital in Carnegie Hall in 1977. He has taught at the Geneva Conservatory and the University of Southern California and is presently engaged by the San Francisco Conservatory.

His theoretical work includes Poly-rhythmic and Polymetric Studies, as well as a bilingual publication covering three-voice counterpoint and Renaissance improvisation for guitar and with a structural analysis of motivic metamorphoses in composition and improvisation (Berben Editions). He has also collaborated on multi-disciplinary projects involving music, psychology, philosophy and fine arts.

Works | Diskography

Please refere to Classical guitar – Les Editions Doberman-Yppan