Milica Ilic
| Mili Davies | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Milica Ilić |
| Born |
1981 (age 33–34) Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia |
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Genres | classical |
| Instruments | guitar |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Move, Twilight Classics |
| Associated acts | Desert Child, Guitar Heaven Quartet |
| Website | miliguitar.com |
Mili Davies (née Milica Ilić (born 1981) is an Australian classical guitarist, of Bosnian descent. She has produced three albums, Rouge Guitar (2005), Stir the Sky (2007) and "Evie's Song" (2012). In 2002, she toured Australia and Asia backing José Carreras. As from 2008, Davies is based in London where she teaches guitar and is writing a book, Guitar inTuition.
Biography
Mili Davies was born as Milica Ilić in 1981 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yugoslavia. Milica took up classical guitar at seven years old and was 11 when the family relocated to Perth, Western Australia fleeing the Bosnian War.
Davies has toured in Australia, Asia and Europe, performing as a soloist, with orchestra and as an accompanist. She holds a First Class Honours degree in performance, from the University of Western Australia, Perth, where she studied with guitar teacher John Casey. In 2002, she toured Australia and Asia backing José Carreras.[1] In 2004 she was honoured with a Western Australian Citizen of the Year Award for her contribution to the state's Youth Arts.[2] Davies' work - live and on record - has been played on the BBC, Classic FM (UK) and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.[3]
As from 2005, Davies is based in London where she performs and teaches guitar and is writing a guitar manual, Guitar inTuition.[4]
Discography
- Rouge Guitar (Move Records, 15 April 2005)
- Stir the Sky (Twilight Classics, 5 May 2007)
References
- ↑ Cowley, J M (2007). "Milica Ilic - Move Records". Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- ↑ "Recipients 1973 - Present: WA Citizen of the Year Awards: The Events: Celebrate WA". WA Celebrate. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ↑ "Milica Ilic". Australian Guitarist. 2006. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ↑ "Promotional Materials - Milica Ilic Biography". Deep North Music Limited. 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
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