DITKA VOLK AND DUO CHAMELEON
- concert in the Young Virtuosi International Music Series
The guitar Duo Chameleon brings together Polish guitarist Kamil Aniol and Slovenian guitarist Leon Ravnikar, both of whom established themselves as outstanding soloists of their generation at a young age. Their paths crossed while studying in Vienna, where they developed a shared musical vision and a special artistic bond. Founded in 2023, the duo is distinguished by its exceptional ensemble cohesion, expressive interpretations and stylistic versatility. In a short time, it has achieved notable success at international competitions, winning first prize at the 33rd International Guitar Festival Iserlohn 2025, second prize at the 22nd Altamira International Guitar Competition in Gorizia in 2025, first prize and the Grand Prize at the Baltic Guitar Days 2023 in Szczecin, and second prize at the 20th Altamira International Guitar Competition in Gorizia in 2023. Duo Chameleon regularly performs at concert venues around the world. Notable appearances include a concert with an orchestra at the Slovenian Philharmonic, a charity concert for Slovenian Television and performances at festivals such as Baltic Guitar Days. In Vienna, the duo regularly performs as part of the Constellations association and Live Music Now Wien. Their carefully curated repertoire ranges from classical masterpieces to contemporary works and the musical traditions of their respective homelands, combining technical excellence with profound artistic expression and emotional depth.
Ditka Volk is a first-year student at the Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana, where she studies trumpet in the class of Professor Jure Gradišnik. She has been fascinated by the instrument since early childhood, and her grandfather taught her to play her first melodies at the age of four. Six years later, she began her formal musical education at the Fran Korun Koželjski Velenje Music School with Professor Damir Tkavac, who later also taught her at the Velenje Art Grammar School. During her studies, she participated in numerous national and international competitions and received several awards, including five gold awards, two of which were first prizes, and two silver awards. At the 55th TEMSIG competition, she won first prize and a special distinction. She has performed with various orchestras and chamber ensembles, as well as with a big band, and has also appeared as a soloist with the Velenje Coal Mine Wind Orchestra. She has further developed her skills at masterclasses led by renowned trumpet players, including Marco Pierobon, Reinhold Friedrich and Jeroen Berwaerts. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature, travelling and singing.
