Solo Recital Program (classical & electric guitar)

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis is a solo recital program that explores the evolving identity of the guitar through time, personal expression, and stylistic transformation. Uniting repertoire from the Baroque master Johann Sebastian Bach with contemporary works and original compositions, the program reflects guitarist Mislav Režić’s artistic journey and multifaceted musical voice.

At its center is Bach’s Ciaccona from the Partita No. 2 in D minor, a monumental work of emotional and structural depth, here performed in Režić’s own transcription for guitar. This timeless piece forms a powerful dialogue with the surrounding repertoire, bridging centuries of musical thought.

Režić’s own compositions form an essential part of the program, shaped by influences from contemporary Minimalism and jazz. Through intricate rhythmic structures, atmospheric textures, and an extended approach to guitar technique, these works articulate a distinctive personal language—at once modern, expressive, and rooted in deep musical curiosity.

The program also features music by Steve Reich and Pat Metheny, whose recent solo guitar work expands the expressive range of the instrument, blurring the boundaries between classical form and jazz-inflected lyricism.

Composers featured:
J.S. Bach – Ciaccona (from Partita No. 2, BWV 1004)
Pat Metheny – Four Paths of Light 
Steve Reich – Electric counterpoint
Mislav Režić – original compositions

Program duration: Approx. 70 minutes (with intermission)
Instruments used: Classical guitar, electric guitar, electronics