Miloš Karadaglić's approach to performing involves a high level of energy and emotion, and he constantly seeks new colors and timbres in his playing.
Compositional Technique
Many pieces on this album, such as Granados's Andaluza and Oriental, were originally written for piano but are arranged for guitar, presenting challenges like combining smoothly arpeggiated bass with a melody in thirds on a single instrument.
Performer Biography
Miloš Karadaglić, the guitarist on this album, began his love affair with the guitar at age eight after his father played him a recording of Segovia performing Albéniz's Asturias.
Instruments
Miloš Karadaglić uses D'Addario J 46 strings and a 2007 guitar by Greg Smallman, which was kindly lent to him by Paul and Jenny Gillham.
Performer Biography
Miloš Karadaglić, a citizen of Montenegro, moved to London at 16 to audition for the Royal Academy of Music, shortly after NATO's bombing of his region had ended.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The music on this album reflects Miloš Karadaglić's desire to showcase the rich musical ambience he grew up with, drawing influences from both the eastern and western Mediterranean.
