Friday, March 30, 2007

Classical guitarist, Jankovic, to perform April 14-15

WINONA, Minn. — The passion of Latin American music will fill Saint Mary’s University’s Figliulo Recital Hall when the Page Series presents classical guitarist Petar Jankovic April 14 and 15.

Jankovic is an artist who masterfully translates music into emotion. He connects with audiences and they find themselves moved. What is most appealing about Jankovic's style is his genuine, expressive interpretation of any given composition. More than a classical guitar player, he is a person with the gift of communicating honest emotions of the human experience.
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Jankovic will perform six works during his concert by composers such as Isaac Albeniz, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Frederico Moreno-Torrobba, and will conclude the program with three tangos by Astor Piazzolla.

Jankovic expressive performances and a technical mastery found only among the world's top musicians make it easy to understand why Jankovic has received overwhelming international acclaim. Since beginning his professional music career in 1985, he has delighted audiences at recitals and enlightened students in his master classes throughout Europe and the United States. As a performer at major competitions around the globe, his universally evocative sound has won high regard with the world's classical music community, and as a result, Jankovic has garnered numerous prestigious awards.

Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. concert Saturday, April 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15, cost $12, $9 for senior citizens and $8 for students. Tickets are available online at www.pagetheatre.org or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays at the Performance Center box office (507) 457-1715.