Hanse Guitar Festival | Ana Vidovic

Ana Vidovic is undoubtedly one of the most impressive classical guitarists of our time. It is not only her masterful technique, but above all her dedication and passion that have earned her a permanent place among the greatest virtuosos in the world of guitar.

“Her playing,” according to the Washington Post, is “not only virtually flawless, detailed, and precise, but also full of personality and intensity—and both deeply felt and thoughtful.”

A native of Croatia, she has won an impressive number of international prizes, including first prizes at the Albert Augustine International Competition in Bath (England), the Fernando Sor Competition in Rome, and the Francisco Tárrega Competition in Benicasim (Spain). After completing her training in Zagreb, the then 18-year-old was invited to study with Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Maryland.

She first developed a passion for the guitar at the age of five. She gave her first concert at seven, and at just 13, she was the youngest student to date at the National Music Academy in Zagreb.