Denis Azabagić

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Denis Azabagić (born 1972 in Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina, then Yugoslavia) is a Bosnian classical guitarist. He divides his time between solo recitals, engagements with orchestras, and chamber music. He's half of the Cavatina Duo, which also features his wife, Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner. Currently, he resides in Chicago.

Azabagić is considered to be among the elite guitarists of the world. He is recognized for his marvelous tone and technical virtuosity. Denis has played with orchestras in Europe and in USA. He is a frequent guest in concert series and venues such as Masters of Guitar at the Concertgebouw, (Netherlands), Radio France, etc. Winner of eleven of the most prestigious international competitions, his discography includes seven CDs on the Opera Tres, Printemps de la Guitarre, and Naxos labels, a video recording (Mel Bay) and a manual entitled “On Competitions—Dealing with Performance Stress” (published by Mel Bay). He is a member of the guitar faculty at the Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University.