Bojan Marjanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Бојан Марјановић; born 26 October 1981) is a Serbian pianist and composer based in Oslo, Norway. Bojan's musical competences and interests range from the genre of classical to improvised music and contemporary jazz.[1] In the last years, he has been active at the Norwegian jazz scene within different projects and collaborations.[2]
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Background information | |
Born | 26 October 1981 Yugoslavia | (age 43)
Origin | Serbia |
Genres | Jazz, classical |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument | Piano |
Labels | AMP Music & Records, Losen Records |
Website | www |
In his career, Marjanović has been awarded at national and international levels, including both piano competitions and different honors.[3][4][5] Along with the most prominent concert stages in his native country, Bojan has performed in several European countries, Canada and in the United States.[6][7] In the area of classical music, Bojan's interests have been related to the integral performance of piano masterworks, such as Chopin's etudes, scherzos, preludes etc.[8]
Biography and academics
editMarjanović grew up in Valjevo, Serbia, where he started playing piano at the age of 15. Having graduated from a music high school "Živorad Grbić" in his hometown, Bojan continued studying classical piano performance at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade with a renowned Serbian professor Nevena Popović. In addition, he has studied with Aleksandar Madžar, Cordelia Höfer, Jean-François Antonioli, Yuri Kot, André Marchand and Kyoko Hashimoto. He received a Bachelor, Master's and DMA degree in classical piano performance from the Faculty of Music in Belgrade. Simultaneously he was involved in jazz and other genres which he transcribed and learned by ear.[9]
In 2016, Marjanović moved to Oslo, Norway, where he completed his Master's degree in Jazz Piano performance and Continuing studies in Jazz Composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music.[10] In Oslo, his mentors were Eyolf Dale and Helge Sunde. Along with his studies in Norway, Marjanović took a semester at Berklee College of Music where he studied Jazz arranging and composition with Steve Rochinski, Joseph Mulholland and Brian Lewis. Marjanović currently lives in Oslo where he works as a pianist, composer and educator.[11]
Career
editSince 2004, Marjanović has been active in the Serbian music scene, both as a classical and a jazz musician.[12][13][14] The prize at Debut International Piano Competition provided him with an opportunity for debut recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2014.[15][16] In Norway, Marjanović got the opportunity to participate in many projects and to perform with some famous Norwegian jazz musicians such as Ole Morten Vågan, Thomas Strønen, Atle Nymo etc.[17] He has given numerous performances (both solo and with different ensembles) at festivals and concerts in most European countries, as well as in Canada and the United States.[18][19][20][21][22]
Awards and honors
edit- 2014: "Stanojlo Rajičić Award" for the best concert performed at Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts within 2013 season [23]
- 2014: 3rd prize at "Debut International Piano Competition" in New York City[24]
- 2013: Nomination for "Nagrada grada Beograda"[25]
- 2006: Finalist at "3rd Isidor Bajić Piano Memorial" - Piano Competition in Novi Sad[26]
- 2006: "Slobodanka Milošević-Savić Fund Prize" - Faculty of Music in Belgrade
- 2005: "Katarina Aćimović Fund Prize" - Faculty of Music in Belgrade
- 2002: 2nd prize at "Yugoslavian Federal Piano Competition" in Niš
Discography
editAs a leader/co-leader
edit- 2022: Don´t Take It So Personally, HÜM, (Losen Records)[27]
- 2018: V, with Uroš Spasojević (AMP Music & Records)[28][29][30]
Albums as a sideman/guest
edit- 2022: 2.0, Uroš Spasojević Project (Metropolis Records)[31]
- 2019: 1.5, Uroš Spasojević Project
- 2018: Roots, Almir Mešković & Daniel Lazar (Etnisk musikklubb)
- 2018: Where the Fishes Dance, Laila Angell (Lydmuren)
- 2014: Portrait in Bass, Uroš Spasojević Project
References
edit- ^ "RTS :: Niz koncerata u Njujorku za ugrožene" (in Serbian). Rts.rs. 23 May 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Most Musicians At". WOMEX. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ nedelja, 23.02.2014. u 21:03 K. R. (23 February 2014). "Bojan Marjanović u Karnegi holu". Politika.rs. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "3rd Isidor Bajić Piano Memorial - C category - results - semi-finals". Pianomemorial.rs. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "2014 Winners – Golden Key Festival". Goldenkeyfestival.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ 27. decembra 2007. 00.00 (27 December 2007). "KRATKIREZOVI - Kultura - Dnevni list Danas". Danas.rs. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Ta vikend z nami naokoli po Sloveniji | Dnevnik". Dnevnik.si. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Bojan Marjanović svira u Karnegi holu 23. maja". Blic.rs. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Od samoukog muzičara do Karnegi hola".
- ^ "NMH Eksamenskonsert #12".
- ^ "Stan Getz Tribute". Jazz i Norge.
- ^ каже, Nemanja. "Jazz Future Sessions: Max Kochetov Quartet". www.jazzin.rs.
- ^ "Jazzin.rs". www.jazzin.rs.
- ^ R, Piše: D. J. Z. (27 December 2007). "KRATKIREZOVI". Dnevni list Danas.
- ^ "Bojan Marjanović svira u Karnegi holu 23. maja". Blic.rs.
- ^ "2014 Winners – Golden Key Festival". Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "The Abstract Youth plays Maria Kannegaard". NMH.
- ^ R, K. "Bojan Marjanović u Karnegi holu". Politika Online.
- ^ "Ovo je bila njihova godina". Politika Online.
- ^ "Serbian Orthodox Church of Saint Sava in New York".
- ^ "Symphony Orchestra and Choir of Belgrade" (PDF). www.newsound.org.rs. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Novi Album Uroša Spasojevića Nakon Premijere Na 34. Beogradskom Džez Festivalu". 28 December 2018.
- ^ ""Veče Šopena"".
- ^ "2014 Winners – Golden Key Festival". Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Kandidati za nagrade Beograda - Nedeljnik Vreme". 27 March 2014.
- ^ "3rd Isidor Bajić Piano Memorial - C category - results - semi-finals".
- ^ "Don´t Take It So Personally | Losen Records".
- ^ Tucker, Michael (15 May 2019). "Uros Spasojevic/Bojan Marjanovic: V".
- ^ Grillo, Tyran (8 January 2019). "Uros Spasojevic / Bojan Marjanovic: V".
- ^ "Uros Spasojevic, Bojan Marjanovic – V [AMP records 2018]". 28 April 2019.
- ^ https://www.metropolisjazz.rs/jazz-albumi/uros-spasojevic-project-2-0.1338.html