At the age of three a young Djordje used to beg his parents to fold him an imaginary accordion out of paper. When he finally got given a real instrument, he was barely big enough to hold it. Now, 21 years after his first paper instrument, Djordje is living and studying far from his hometown of Niš and his accordion has become his closest companion.
After completing his studies at the music high school in Niš, under the guidance of his professor Tijana Jovanović, Djordje decided to pursue music professionally. He completed his undergraduate university studies in Vienna, Austria at the Musik und Kunst – Universität der Stadt Wien under the guidance of Professor Grzegorz Stopa. It was during his studies that Djordje got a chance to travel the world, performing in several countries across the world from countries in former Yugoslavia, to Greece, Italy, Russia, Japan and Austria.
Accordionist Djordje Davidović Source: Supplied
Currently finishing off his Masters while on exchange in Germany, Djordje has released his first original composition, Across the Border. The piece, recorded in Timisoara, Romania, captures the quick rhythms and complex harmonies of traditional Romanian music and was inspired by Djordje's frequent travels between Serbia and Romania. A number of musicians collaborated with Djordje including, Anato Cazanoi on the cimbalom, Darius Darabant on the double bass, Denis Zadunajski on the guitar, and Deac Florin, Hunor Vass, Balla Adrian, Stiopon Toni on strings.
Djordje spoke to SBS Serbian about his music journey, and even dropped a few hints about a possible concert in Australia.
