Classical guitarist Jankovic to play Valentine's Day weekend at Lied Center
Released on 01/27/2010, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, through Feb. 14, 2010
WHERE: Lied Center for Performing Arts Johnny Carson Theatre, north of 11th and Q Streets
International award-winning classical guitarist Petar Jankovic takes the stage at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts Valentine's Day weekend for two concerts that are sure to win over your Valentine.
Jankovic will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the intimate setting of the Lied Center's Johnny Carson Theatre, north of 11th and Q streets.
One of the preeminent guitarists of his generation, Jankovic connects with audiences wherever he plays. Since beginning his professional musical career in 1985, the native of Yugoslavia has received overwhelming international acclaim as a natural poet. Jankovic's expressive performances and a technical mastery found only among the world's top musicians make it easy to understand why he has received overwhelming international acclaim.
Jankovic has delighted audiences at recitals and enlightened students in his master classes throughout Europe and the United States. As a performer at major competitions around the globe, his universally evocative sound has won high regard with the world's classical music community, and as a result, Jankovic has garnered numerous prestigious awards including the Bronze medal at the 1998 H.R.H. Princess Cristina 13th International Guitar Competition and first prize at the First Annual Competition in Performance of Hispano-American music in 1988.
For more information about Petar Jankovic, visit www.petarjankovic.net.
His appearance is made possible in part by support from Dietze Music. Tickets for each performance are $25. UNL students and those from other participating colleges with a valid ID, and youths age 18 or younger may purchase tickets for half price. Call the Lied Ticket Office at (402) 472-4747 or (800) 432-3231 for ticket availability. Regular ticket office hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.liedcenter.org. The Lied Center is located at 301 N. 12th St. on the UNL City Campus.
The Lied Center's 20th season is supported by Friends of Lied and Union Bank. All events in the Lied Center are made possible entirely or in part by the Lied Performance Fund, established in memory of Ernst F. Lied and his parents, Ernst M. and Ida K. Lied. The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, supports the programs of this organization through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature. Support also comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.