Marija Jovanovic

Marija Jovanovic

Born in Belgrade, concluded her studies in Organ at the University of Belgrade and then at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory of Venice with R. Padoin. In 2005 she graduated with the highest grades in Harpsichord under M. Vincenzi and in 2009 recieved her Masters degree with the highest grades in Harpsichord and historical keyboard instruments. Her interest in Baroque and Renaissance music has inspired her to take courses with H. Vogel, P. Crivellaro, L. Ghielmi, H. Faghius, U. Forni, and F. Cera in Italy, Germany and Holland. In 2013 she graduated in Gregorian chant with L.Menga and  since 2009 she has been singing with a reneissance group Un unum ensemble  and  later Oktoechos. She continues performing as a soloist organist and harpsichord player and also as a member of the basso continuo in various chamber groups. In 2013 she collaborated on two operas with the Kammeroper theater of Wien with directors R.Dubrovsky and A. Curtis. In the last few years she often collaborated with contemporary composers, performing as a soloist at various festivals, including the 56th International Festival of contemporary music- Biennale di Venezia. She has recorded as a harpsichord player and a singer for various labels including Amadeus, Tactus e Urania records. She has recorded as a harpsichord player and a singer for labels: Amadeus, Tactus and Urania records. Since 2001 she has been the organist of St. Georges Anglican Church in Venice.