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 American pianist of Serbian descent based in Paris.

Born on August 14th, 1978, Ilić attended the University of California, Berkeley where he took degrees in mathematics and music. He also briefly studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music before pursuing graduate studies at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Paris, earning a "Premier Prix", and finally at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. His teachers in France included François-René Duchâble, Christian Ivaldi, and Jacques Rouvier.

Performing primarily as a soloist, Ilić has been recognized for his interpretations of French music, in particular the works of Claude 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, and Lucien Durosoir. He frequently includes contemporary music in his recitals; John Metcalf, Keeril Makan, and Dmitri Tymoczko are among a growing number of composers who have recently written him new works.

Ilić has performed at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall in New York and at Ireland's National Concert Hall. Upcoming recitals include Wigmore Hall and the Glenn Gould Studio.

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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]