- Ivan Ilić
Infobox musical artist
Name = Ivan Ilić
Genre = Classical
Occupation = pianist
URL = [http://www.IvanCDG.com/ www.IvanCDG.com/]Ivan Ilić (
Serbian Cyrillic : Иван Илић) is an acclaimed Americanpianist of Serbian descent based inParis .Born on August 14th, 1978, Ilić attended the
University of California, Berkeley where he took degrees inmathematics andmusic . He also briefly studied at theSan Francisco Conservatory of Music before pursuing graduate studies at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, earning a "Premier Prix", and finally at theÉcole Normale de Musique de Paris . His teachers in France includedFrançois-René Duchâble ,Christian Ivaldi , andJacques Rouvier .Performing primarily as a soloist, Ilić has been recognized for his interpretations of
French music , in particular the works ofClaude Debussy . His recording of Debussy's 24 Préludes is due to be released in October 2008 on the French record label [http://www.paraty.fr Paraty.]Ilić has chosen to concentrate on the solo repertoire, allowing him to develop a wide repertoire; he has recorded works by
JS Bach ,Handel ,Haydn ,Beethoven ,Chopin ,Schumann ,Liszt ,Brahms ,Debussy ,Ravel , andLucien Durosoir . He frequently includescontemporary music in his recitals; John Metcalf, Keeril Makan, and Dmitri Tymoczko are among a growing number ofcomposers who have recently written him new works.Ilić has performed at
Carnegie Hall 's Weill Hall in New York and at Ireland'sNational Concert Hall . Upcoming recitals includeWigmore Hall and theGlenn Gould Studio .----
External links
* [http://www.ivancdg.com Ivan Ilić's website]
* [http://music.download.com/IvanIlic/3600-8277_32-100947744.html?tag=MDL_listing_song_artist Download free MP3 tracks]
* [http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/1184/Ivan_relishes_exploring_new_piano's_personality.html Interview in the Inverness Courier (Scotland)]
* [http://www.classicalsource.com/db_control/db_cd_review.php?id=6145 Review of Debussy CD by the Classical Source]
* [http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=201215717 Ivan Ilić's albums on iTunes]
* [http://magnatune.com/artists/ilic Ivan Ilić's albums on Maganatune]
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