Peruvian-Croatian Lutenist based in NYC

Vita

Dušan Balarin is a versatile soloist and accompanist recognized for his eclectic artistry and vibrant interpretations on a range of historical lutes and guitars. His curiosity has led him to collaborate with leading artists and ensembles across Early Music, Jazz, and Contemporary Arts. Notably, he has worked with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Les Arts Florissants, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Masaaki Suzuki, the Emerson Quartet, Rachel Podger, Bruce Dickey, and Reginald Mobley. Dušan regularly performs with leading Early Music organizations, including The Haydn & Handel Society, Sonnambula, RUCKUS Early Music, The Washington Bach Consort, ARTEK, Chatham Baroque, TENET Vocal Artists, Harmonia Stellarum, and Early Music New York.

A Juilliard graduate and recipient of the prestigious Historical Performance Scholarship, Dušan performed widely with Juilliard 415, both in North America and Europe. Prior to establishing himself in New York, he apprenticed with renowned British lute virtuoso Nigel North, earning his Master of Music in Historical Performance with highest honors from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.