Svjetlana Bukvich is a composer, performer, and multimedia artist, who first came to the United States to pursue graduate studies, and was awarded one of the first MFA degrees in multimedia in the US. She has been recognized as one of the 25 outstanding women composers in America whose “processes can be viewed as alternatives to convention, for they expand accepted definition of composition and venue …“ Her latest Navona Records release, EXTENSION, brings together a variety of Svjetlana’s influences, creating an entirely original album that offers a sense of hope and comfort during a trying period in history.
We recently caught up with Svjetlana to discuss her recent release, what it can offer listeners during quarantine, and more. We hope you enjoy this conversation!
Featured track: Once You Are Not a Stranger
Svjetlana Bukvich first came to the attention of the European music world following her appearances as featured soloist with the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Beethoven’s 1st Piano Concerto at the age of 16, and the following year with Edinburgh George Heriot’s Symphony Orchestra with the 2nd Concerto. Driven by a need to express beyond interpretation, Bukvich studied at the Music Academy - University of Sarajevo, where she earned degrees in Composition and Musicology.
