GORAN IVANOVIC (guitar, Croatia) - Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute, Evanston, IL on September 24

GORAN IVANOVIC 

Croatia's guitar master

*first solo Chicagoland show in over 5 years!*

presented by worldclassmusic.live

showtime 8PM / doors 7PM

$30-$39 tickets available!

*We're thrilled to announce that Goran's performance will also include a world premiere selection from the highly anticipated new album, to be released later in the fall. *

Born into the cultural crosscurrents of Eastern Europe and shaped by years of classical training and global collaboration, Goran's solo work is a deeply personal exploration of identity, place, and sound. Each piece an original is a journey — at once intimate and expansive — weaving the precision of classical music with the soulful intensity of Balkan folk and the atmospheric pull of film scores. His music is rooted in the acoustic tradition, yet constantly evolving, blending intricate fingerstyle technique with deeply emotional storytelling.

Performing on both classical and acoustic guitar, Goran’s playing is virtuosic and lyrical, captivating listeners with fluid dynamics, harmonic complexity, and rhythmic drive. He performs exclusively on finely crafted instruments: acoustic guitars by Collings Guitars and classical guitars by renowned Granada luthier Juan García Fernández. These exceptional instruments are an integral part of his voice, allowing for both nuanced expression and powerful projection.

His compositions stand as a bridge between tradition and modernity, a testament to the power of solo guitar as a complete and expressive musical language.

https://goranivanovic.com