“Enormously talented, with a terrific temperament and a bouncy effervescent quality”
-Glas srpske
“So natural and mesmerizing was the display that she would be the envy of artists double or triple her age.”
-Novosti
“ Very impetuous, following the dramatic development of the piece, technically perfect.”
-Nezavisne Novine
“She is a compelling performer to watch and hear, and her musicianship moved the audience.”
-Glas Srpske
Has established herself as one of the most exciting and versatile artists of her generation. She is internationally sought-after concert violinist, soloist, concertmaster and chamber musician and a jazz singer, tirelessly active as arts and education ambassador, always aspiring to do, create and learn more. Since she was a child, she has been performing actively on a regular basis and enchanting the audience with her musicality and expressiveness. Being a guest lecturer, she is regularly being invited by Jonas Fondation from Switzerland to pass on her knowledge as an artist not only to young talented pupils but as well children from less developed countries of the world.
Born in Banjaluka Bosnia and Herzegovina at the age of 18 has found her artistic home in the “center of classical music” – Vienna, Austria. Praised for honesty, integrity, versatility, imagination, depth and dedication in her approach to music and her musical interpretations, she is wholeheartedly exploring a diversity of musical languages, styles, genres, and ideas to bring the art of music closer to the broader audiences and make it accessible to everyone.
Jovana started playing the violin at the age of 6 and already from the age of 8 started wining competitions in Bosnia, Serbia, Germany, Italy, etc.meanwhile winning on children’s pop song-contests across Europe and representing Bosnia and Herzegowina worldwide.
By the age of 18, she already had numerous prizes at international violin competitions and solo performances with orchestras. She was awarded the 'The most successful Young Artist' of the country by the president of Bosnia and Herzegovina and was a children’s ambassador for UNICEF. Her passion, hard work and determination brought her to Austria, the center of classical music and home of many great composers where she performed as a soloist in Musikverein at the age of 17 and later on got accepted and graduated “Cum Laude” at the most prestigious music university in Vienna as a concert violinist with Prof. Christian Altenburger and has continued to perform as a soloist with symphony orchestra all over Europe such as:
Lappenranta Symphony orchestra (Finland), Karlove Vary Symphony orchestra (Czech republic), Savaria Symphonyorchestra (Hungary ), Symphony Orchestra Venice (Italy), Banja Luka Philharmonic (Bosnia) amongst others. She has been invited as a Concertmaster of various Symphony orchestras and ensembles and has performed in over 30 countries worlwide with an upcoming tour as a soloist and a concertmaster in Japan.
Next to being a soloist and a concertmaster, she is an avid chamber music player blending all kinds of combinations of instruments in various styles of music, be it: classical string quartett, quintett, trio or entirely different tango ensembles featuring instruments such as bandoneon, saxophone, piano etc. Her latest project has been named “ Four Seasons” where her artistic sensibility combined tango and jazz,; both violin and voice and in such a delicate, yet, powerful way leaving the audience completely enchanted.
Starting her music career at the tender age of 3, Jovana's passion for music was evident from a young age. She recorded her first song as part of the choir "Vrapčići" and went on to be selected among 150 candidates for the "Djurdjevdan" festival. Her exceptional talent and dedication led her to win the festival not only that year, but also the following year, showcasing her incredible potential as a musician.
Following her success at the "Djurdjevdan" festival, Jovana's musical journey began to take off. She was invited to compete in various pop-song contests across Europe, showcasing her incredible voice and stage presence. Her hard work and dedication paid off, as she went on to win several competitions, including the "Pčelice" song contest, "Golden Star" pop song contest in Romania, and the "Slavyan Bazar" pop song contest, also known as Eastern Europe's "Eurovision". Jovana's unique talent and passion for music were recognized by audiences and judges alike, and she continued to excel in her craft.
Jovana's success in the music industry did not stop there. She was recognized as the most successful artist in her county, a testament to her hard work and dedication. Jovana did not rest on her laurels, however, and continued to push the boundaries of her talent. She began to experiment with combining her two talents, singing and playing, which led to a unique concert experience for her audiences. Her concerts included virtuosic and technically demanding violinistic repertoire in classical music, as well as showcasing the jazzy, deep color of her voice in new genres. Jovana's ability to blend different styles seamlessly has led to her filling concert halls and receiving high praise from the public, solidifying her position as one of the most talented and versatile musicians of her generation.
Overall, Jovana's impressive musical journey showcases her incredible talent, dedication, and passion for music. Her success in various music competitions and her recognition as the most successful artist in her county is a testament to her hard work and incredible talent. Her ability to combine different styles and genres seamlessly has set her apart from others in the industry, and her concerts have left audiences in awe of her unique talent. Jovana's contribution to the music industry is nothing short of exceptional, and we can only wait in anticipation for what she will achieve next.
Born in Banjaluka Bosnia and Herzegovina at the age of 18 has found her artistic home in the “center of classical music” – Vienna, Austria. Praised for honesty, integrity, versatility, imagination, depth and dedication in her approach to music and her musical interpretations, she is wholeheartedly exploring a diversity of musical languages, styles, genres, and ideas to bring the art of music closer to the broader audiences and make it accessible to everyone.
Jovana started playing the violin at the age of 6 and already from the age of 8 started wining competitions in Bosnia, Serbia, Germany, Italy, etc.meanwhile winning on children’s pop song-contests across Europe and representing Bosnia and Herzegowina worldwide.
By the age of 18, she already had numerous prizes at international violin competitions and solo performances with orchestras. She was awarded the 'The most successful Young Artist' of the country by the president of Bosnia and Herzegovina and was a children’s ambassador for UNICEF. Her passion, hard work and determination brought her to Austria, the center of classical music and home of many great composers where she performed as a soloist in Musikverein at the age of 17 and later on got accepted and graduated “Cum Laude” at the most prestigious music university in Vienna as a concert violinist with Prof. Christian Altenburger and has continued to perform as a soloist with symphony orchestra all over Europe such as:
Lappenranta Symphony orchestra (Finland), Karlove Vary Symphony orchestra (Czech republic), Savaria Symphonyorchestra (Hungary ), Symphony Orchestra Venice (Italy), Banja Luka Philharmonic (Bosnia) amongst others. She has been invited as a Concertmaster of various Symphony orchestras and ensembles and has performed in over 30 countries worlwide with an upcoming tour as a soloist and a concertmaster in Japan.
Next to being a soloist and a concertmaster, she is an avid chamber music player blending all kinds of combinations of instruments in various styles of music, be it: classical string quartett, quintett, trio or entirely different tango ensembles featuring instruments such as bandoneon, saxophone, piano etc. Her latest project has been named “ Four Seasons” where her artistic sensibility combined tango and jazz,; both violin and voice and in such a delicate, yet, powerful way leaving the audience completely enchanted.
Starting her music career at the tender age of 3, Jovana's passion for music was evident from a young age. She recorded her first song as part of the choir "Vrapčići" and went on to be selected among 150 candidates for the "Djurdjevdan" festival. Her exceptional talent and dedication led her to win the festival not only that year, but also the following year, showcasing her incredible potential as a musician.
Following her success at the "Djurdjevdan" festival, Jovana's musical journey began to take off. She was invited to compete in various pop-song contests across Europe, showcasing her incredible voice and stage presence. Her hard work and dedication paid off, as she went on to win several competitions, including the "Pčelice" song contest, "Golden Star" pop song contest in Romania, and the "Slavyan Bazar" pop song contest, also known as Eastern Europe's "Eurovision". Jovana's unique talent and passion for music were recognized by audiences and judges alike, and she continued to excel in her craft.
Jovana's success in the music industry did not stop there. She was recognized as the most successful artist in her county, a testament to her hard work and dedication. Jovana did not rest on her laurels, however, and continued to push the boundaries of her talent. She began to experiment with combining her two talents, singing and playing, which led to a unique concert experience for her audiences. Her concerts included virtuosic and technically demanding violinistic repertoire in classical music, as well as showcasing the jazzy, deep color of her voice in new genres. Jovana's ability to blend different styles seamlessly has led to her filling concert halls and receiving high praise from the public, solidifying her position as one of the most talented and versatile musicians of her generation.
Overall, Jovana's impressive musical journey showcases her incredible talent, dedication, and passion for music. Her success in various music competitions and her recognition as the most successful artist in her county is a testament to her hard work and incredible talent. Her ability to combine different styles and genres seamlessly has set her apart from others in the industry, and her concerts have left audiences in awe of her unique talent. Jovana's contribution to the music industry is nothing short of exceptional, and we can only wait in anticipation for what she will achieve next.
