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Milica Ilic

London, England, United Kingdom | INDIE | AFM

London, England, United Kingdom | INDIE | AFM
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“It was a great pleasure to work on two occasions together with this talented young artist. I wish Milica all the best for her career!” José Carreras, April 2007

"An absolute must for anyone interested in modern, six-string based classical music… her virtuosity is aparent from the very first track…"
Musician Magazine, Journal of the Musician’s Union UK, Summer 2007

"It is clear from this 2007 release that Ilic has, in her short career, emerged as a voice worth hearing. A few years ago, it seemed that the younger generation of guitarists was starting to lose or, worse still, actively reject the instrument’s innate ability to ‘do lyrical’ so let’s all be grateful for one youthful exponent who is willing and able to enter the mode with genuine conviction. And let’s all enjoy the gently commanding musical one-off that is Milica Ilic."
Paul Fowles, Classical Guitar Magazine, Oct 2007

'Each track is like a journal extract, a highly personal record offered for sharing.' Dr JM Cowley, Music Critique on upcoming release 'Stir the Sky', April 2007

'Stir the Sky' contains Milica's Ilic's own compositions, on
a wonderful CD with wonderful painted sound escapades
with a brilliant own touch and moving pieces played on the classical guitar with skilled techniques.' Henk te Veldhuis
Bridge Guitar Reviews © 2007, April 2007

'The release that's caught my ear is from guitarist Milica Ilic. With her fiery virtuosity she's becoming an international superstar.'
Classic FM Magazine, Lisa Duncombe chooses 'Rouge Guitar' for the Presenter's Playlist, April 2006

'A more recent sensation is Milica Ilic. She emerged as a charismatic soloist, whose lyrical compositions show the hallmarks of a highly marketable talent.'
Classical Guitar Magazine, Paul Fowles, Dec 2005
Performance: Darwin International Guitar Festival, Australia.

'Tonight, her interpretation of Rodrigo's Cadenza from the Concierto de Aranjuez is short and fiery in the most abrupt sense, but it leaves you wanting to hear the whole thing. With musical attack, the depth of emotion that she hides behind her long dark wavy hair and the European lilt in her voice. Milica has all the advantages of youth on her side and it is certainly the energy of one so young that comes across in her performance.'
Classical Guitar Magazine, Oliver McGhie, July 2005
Performance: 'Rouge Guitar' Album Launch, London, UK.

'Later we were treated to a spellbinding classical recital from Tommy's (Emmanuel) fellow Australian, Milica Ilic, who uses percussive acoustic techniques combined with a classical repertoire for a great close to the day. The 23-year old is intent on presenting classical playing in an exciting, accessible way.'
Guitarist Magazine, Benji Bartlett, May 2005 Performance: Guest artist at TommyFest, Windsor, UK.

'...A sure sign that the once shy child prodigy in now a certified star in her own right. It's not just her musical talent, which is immense - it's everything about her. She breezes into a room and lights it up. She's classically beautiful, elegant and poised - yet utterly charming and full of youthful exuberence. Like Delta (Goodrem), she appears to have been conceived with the entire package, destined for stardom from the day she was born.'
Postcards WA, Sian Briggs, April 2004
Performance: 'An unforgettable evening with Jose Carreras', guest soloist, Australia.

'One of the evening's highlights was a bracket of guitar pieces by Bosnian-born Perth guitarist Milica Ilic whose closing number by Argentinian composer Ginastera throbbed with passion...'
The West Australian, Neville Cohn, Nov 2003
Performance: 'An unforgettable evening with Jose Carreras', guest soloist, Australia.


- April 2007


Discography


STIR THE SKY - release date 05/05/2007
Label: Twilight Classics (TCCD002).
The disc features Milica as a solo artist, with select guests, including: Paul Wright (violin), Jessica Ipkendanz (violin), Guy Ghouse (guitar), Damian Watkiss (acoustic guitar).

ROUGE GUITAR - released 15/04/2005
Released independently. Features Milica as a solo artist, with guest violin Paul Wright.

LINKS:

Hear online: www.myspace.com/milicailic
Buy online: www.guitarcds.net, www.buywell.com

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Bio

Milica Ilic (pronounced Mel-itza Ill-itch) is a classical guitarist who plays a living music that’s vibrant, colourful, impassioned and her own.

In 2002, when she was just 20 years old, Milica’s dazzling musicality and alluring stage presence led to an invitation from the great tenor José Carreras to participate in his birthday celebration concert at Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia. Her performance on that occasion, as on many others since then, was warmly received and critically acclaimed.

Qualifications: BMus (Hons) UWA, Grad Dip Ed (UWA), Cit WA
Sighreading skills: Excellent (music notation, chordal and TAB)
Arranging/Composition: Extensive portfolio includes solo, chamber and orchestral arrangements as well as own work
Discography: 2 solo albums ‘Rouge Guitar’ 2005 & ‘Stir the Sky’ 2007
Record label: Twilight Classics (Independent)
Memeberships: Musician’s Union UK, APRA

Performance portfolio:
•Solo performances (1993-2007) in Australia, Europe, UK and Asia.
•Milica has played all the major guitar concertos by Rodrigo, Giulliani and Vivaldi with orchestra.
•Milica has acompanied tenor José Carreras on his tour of South East Asia and Australia in 2002/3 and has also toured with Tommy Emmanuel and John Renbourn, Australian and English guitar legends, respectively.
•Milica has been a member of Guitarstrophe!,world’s leading guitar orchestra for eight years.
•Current tour schedule listed on milicailic.com, under Calendar.

Press:

" It was a great pleasure to work on two occasions together with this talented young artist. I wish Milica all the best for her career!"
José Carreras, Tenor, April 2007

"It is clear from this 2007 release that Ilic has, in her short career, emerged as a voice worth hearing. A few years ago, it seemed that the younger generation of guitarists was starting to lose or, worse still, actively reject the instrument’s innate ability to ‘do lyrical’ so let’s all be grateful for one youthful exponent who is willing and able to enter the mode with genuine conviction. And let’s all enjoy the gently commanding musical one-off that is Milica Ilic."
Paul Fowles, Classical Guitar Magazine, Oct 2007

"An absolute must for anyone interested in modern, six-string based classical music… her virtuosity is aparent from the very first track…"
Musician Magazine, Journal of the Musician’s Union UK, Summer 2007

" The release that's caught my ear is from guitarist Milica Ilic. With her fiery virtuosity she's becoming an international superstar."
Lisa Duncombe-Classic FM Magazine, April 2006

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