Jelena Ilić Veljak Pianist

+39 347 51 98 201
jelenaivpianist@gmail.com

Jelena Ilić Veljak

Discover the world of a classically trained pianist! I offer private lessons, charming performances at events, and dazzling solo or chamber music concerts. Having experience in producing music festivals, I bring passion and my love for music to all performances.

About me

I am Jelena, a classically trained pianist. Based in Oslo, Norway, I play concerts all around Europe. Even though my expertise is classical music, I enjoy sharing all genres of music, from rock to the old classics. I collaborate with other musicians for concerts and events, and I work as an assistant producer at festivals. I also teach, because I truly believe sharing knowledge is key to improve ourselves and others...while sharing music is necessary to improve life!

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What do I offer?

I do my very best to make all of my students, colleagues and the audience happy and fulfilled.

Lessons

Unleash your musical potential with personalized piano or music theory lessons

Events

Breathtaking live piano performances, tailored to your special events

Classical concerts

Experience timeless splendor with solo or chamber music concerts

Festivals

My collaborations with Norwegian music festivals

Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival

Performer

In 2022 and 2023
Oslo Chamber Music Festival

Assistant producer

In 2023
Dextra Musica
DNB

Assistant producer and performer

In 2023 and 2024
Ultima Contemporary Music Festival

Performer

In 2022 and 2023

What do people think about me?

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Ilić Veljak played a selection of pieces from S. Gubaidulina's Musical Toys that, with astounding touch and the highest differentiation in expression and dynamics, rendered an incredibly multifaceted soundscape. In her finely nuanced playing, this "collection of piano pieces for children" became pure sound poetry.

Piano News - Marco Frei, Musicologist and Music Critic

Jelena is one of a rare kind: a person of the highest integrity. That touches her intelligent and at the same time sensitive playing as a skilled soloist or chamber musician, as well as her attitude to deal with people in general. This is one of the reasons why she taught in our young talents programme “TUP” and got re-invited to do so several times, but also why she worked behind the curtains at Norway's most prestigious music festivals such as Oslo Chamber Music Festival. She is one of the most trustworthy people I know, and her combination of direct honesty and warmth is a win for everyone.

Christopher Park

Pianist, professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music