Mina Gajić


Mina Gajić is a Serbian musical artist and pianist known for her albums, Boundless: Schubert Sonatinas, Confluence: Balkan Dances & Tango Nuevo, Sonic Alchemy, Boulder Bach Festival, Bach UnCaged, and AEQUORA. She is also the Artistic and Executive Director of COmpass REsonance.

Early life and education

Gajić was born in Serbia,, and grew up in the city of Belgrade. She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade while in Europe and then moved to the US where she earned degrees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Later she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Career

Gajić has been  associated with Colorado's Boulder Bach Festival where she currently serves as the Artistic and Executive Director. She was appointed the Colorado Boulder Bach Festival’s Artistic Director and Executive Director in July 2019, having previously served as the organization’s Director of Education.
Gajić is also the founder and Artistic Director of Boulder International Chamber Music Competition - Art of Duo. She has also taught at Sam Houston State University School of Music in Texas and at the University of St. Thomas Music Preparatory School in Houston, Texas.

Musical work

Her notable performances include period instrument renditions of works by Antheil, Brahms, Britten, Berg, Bartók, Chopin and Ives. In 2021, Gajić performed Mozart’s Piano Concerto in A Major for SPRING, a Colorado Concert Film. She has performed as recitalist and concerto soloist in South America, Europe, and the United States. Her performances have been featured on BBC Radio 3.
Gajić is also part of the classical fusion duo Mystery Sonata alongside violinist Zachary Carrettin, to whom she is also married. Along with Carrettin, she has released five albums on the Sono Luminus label, Boundless: Schubert Sonatinas, Confluence: Balkan Dances & Tango Nuevo, Boulder Bach Festival, Bach UnCaged, and AEQUORA. Boundless consisted of Gajić and Carrettin’s renditions of Franz Schubert’s Op. 137 sonatinas, while Confluence featured violin and piano tangos written by Ray Granlund and Balkan dances composed by Marko Tajcevic. Boulder Bach Festival’s first commercial recording featured instrumental and vocal works by J.S. and J.C. Bach, while Bach UnCaged featured J.S. Bach’s music on electric violin alongside prepared piano works by John Cage. AEQUORA is a recording of contemporary music by four Icelandic composers: Anna Thorvaldsdottir, Maria Huld Markan Sigfusdottir, Pall Ragnar Palsson, and Daniel Bjarnason.
Gajić served as Artistic Director and harpsichordist on the Boulder Bach Festival’s first album, which was recorded in 2022.
Gajić collaborated with violinist YuEun Kim and cellist Coleman Itzkoff on the album Sonic Alchemy, which was released in 2023. The album featured renditions of pieces composed by Mozart, Pärt and Vasks.
Gajić collaborated with Icelandic composers Pall Ragnar Palsson and Maria Huld Markan Sigfusdottir, performing the world premieres of new work commissions.
Gajić has collaborated extensively with contemporary and aerial dance, including performances with Bandaloop at Breckenridge International Festival of Arts, and performances with 3rd Law Dance/Theater, performing on piano, prepared piano, chamber organ, and electric keyboards.
Gajić is the Founder and Artistic Director of BICMC Art of Duo,, and is Co-Founder of World Bach Competition.

Discography

Albums
TitleLabelReleased
Boundless: Schubert Sonatinas Sono Luminus2020
Confluence: Balkan Dances and Tango Nuevo Sono Luminus2022
Boulder Bach Festival Sono Luminus2023
Sonic Alchemy Sono Luminus2023
Bach Uncaged Sono Luminus2024
Aequora Sono Luminus2025