Iva Ugrcic's latest album featuring the compositions of Doina Rotaru, titled Gates of Dream, offers a captivating journey through haunting melodies and compelling narratives. Ugrcic's prowess as a flutist shines through as she navigates Rotaru's intricate compositions with finesse and depth.
"Ugrcic's interpretation is nothing short of brilliant, as she brings out the nuances of Rotaru's score with precision and emotion... Iva Ugrcic's album of Doina Rotaru's music is a testament to her mastery as a flutist and her ability to breathe life into complex compositions."
Viviana Guzman
The Flute View Magazine (March 2024)
Iva Ugrcic performs at the Gala Concert of the National Flute Association Convention 2024
San Antonio (TX), Friday, August 2 at 8 PM
"I had the incredible honor of performing Eunike Tanzil's Hues of Spring and Doina Rotaru's Elegie in front of 3,000 fellow flutists at the gala concert during the 52nd National Flute Association Convention in San Antonio. Sharing the stage with some of my flute heroes—Mark Sparks, Alexa Still, and Alison Fierst—was truly unforgettable. Their performances were absolutely fantastic, and I’m still buzzing from the experience!"
NEW YOUTUBE INITIATIVE
New Etudes Every Week!
This initiative started as my way of coping with and responding to COVID-19. It commenced with sharing simple and beautiful romantic solo flute etudes with friends and family around the world. My hope is to bring a little light to their everyday lives, knowing that so many art events and concerts have been canceled or postponed.
This initial idea quickly developed into the # COVIDchallenge, an effort to keep my playing in shape while returning to basics and enjoying this new, slow-paced environment.
So far, I have been working on the following five books:
Do you have questions or any suggestions for the next etude book? Feel free to contact me. Let's get a little bit better every day!