Branimir Krstić
The Croatian House, the National Capital Group of the Association of the
Alumni and Friends of Croatian Universities (AMAC), and the Croatian
Catholic Mission of St. Blaise, Washington, D.C., proudly present the
distinguished young guitarist and composer, Branimir Krstic. On
Saturday, October 26, 2002, at 7:30 p.m., Mr. Krstic will inaugurate the
Croatian Musical Heritage Series with a concert to be held at Our Lady
of Victory Church, 4835 MacArthur Boulevard, N.W., (walking distance
from Georgetown University), Washington, D.C. 20007.
Mr. Krstic is a native of Croatia, where he began his musical studies.
He continued his guitar and composition studies in Cologne, Germany,
under world-renowned professors such as Eliot Fisk, Charles Ramirez,
Ansgar Krause, Mauricio Kagel, Johannes Fritsch and Sir Peter Maxwell
Davis. His music has been broadcast on the BBC and West German radio,
and performed throughout Europe. Branimir Krstic is currently living in
Mount Vernon, Baltimore.
PROGRAM
Luys Milan Six Pavins
Branimir Krstic Croatian Songs, Part II (The Sitting Owl)
World Premiere
Heitor Villa-Lobos Study No. 12
Branimir Krstic Four Nocturnes from Osijek, January 1990
US Premiere
Ernesto Halffter Habanera
Branimir Krstic Croatian Songs, Part I (I Raise My Eyes)
US Premiere
After the concert, a reception will follow in the Hess Auditorium of Our
Lady of Victory Church, featuring Croatian delicacies prepared by the
celebrated chef, Mr. Ivo Svircic.
Tickets $25.00 (adults) and $10.00 (students) will be available at the
door, 45 minutes prior to the concert. The proceeds from the concert are
Mr. Kristic’s donation to a undergoing project focused on an opening of
the Croatian House in Washington DC.
Free parking available.
For further information, please contact: croatianhouse@aol.com
