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in Belgrade, Serbia

 

Maja Bogdanovic is a renowned cellist and classical music artist who has captivated audiences around the world with her virtuosic performances and deep musicality. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1984, Bogdanovic showed an early aptitude for music and began playing the cello at the age of seven. She quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the instrument and began to receive recognition for her abilities. As a young musician, Bogdanovic studied at the Music School Stankovic in Belgrade, where she was mentored by renowned cellist Micaela Comberti. She went on to attend the University of Arts in Belgrade, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in cello performance. During this time, she also participated in numerous masterclasses and workshops with some of the world's most esteemed cellists, including David Geringas, Frans Helmerson, and Arto Noras. Bogdanovic's talent and dedication to her craft soon began to pay off, and she began to receive invitations to perform at major music festivals and venues around the world. In 2006, she won first prize at the International Cello Competition in Liezen, Austria, which helped to launch her career as a soloist. She has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra. One of Bogdanovic's most notable performances was her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2010. She performed a program of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms to critical acclaim, with The New York Times praising her "rich, burnished tone" and "impressive technical command." Since then, she has returned to Carnegie Hall several times, as well as performing at other prestigious venues such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the Royal Albert Hall in London. Bogdanovic is also a passionate chamber musician and has collaborated with many of the world's leading musicians and ensembles. She is a founding member of the Trio Carducci, which has won numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. She has also performed with the Borodin Quartet, the Jerusalem Quartet, and the Emerson Quartet, among others. In addition to her performing career, Bogdanovic is also a dedicated teacher and mentor. She has taught masterclasses and workshops around the world, and is currently a professor of cello at the University of Arts in Belgrade. She is committed to passing on her knowledge and experience to the next generation of musicians, and is known for her warm and supportive teaching style. Throughout her career, Bogdanovic has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 2012, she was awarded the prestigious "Young Artist of the Year" award by the Serbian Ministry of Culture, and in 2016 she was named a laureate of the International Jeunesses Musicales Competition in Belgrade. She has also been recognized for her recordings, including a 2018 release of works by Brahms and Schumann that was praised by Gramophone magazine for its "intense lyricism and emotional depth." Despite her many accomplishments, Bogdanovic remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She is known for her passionate and expressive performances, as well as her commitment to exploring the full range of the cello's capabilities. With her talent, dedication, and artistry, she has established herself as one of the leading cellists of her generation, and a true ambassador for classical music.

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