Goran Krivokapić, born on May 7, 1979, in Montenegro, is one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation. He began studying guitar at the age of eight with Mića Poznanović at the Music School in Herceg Novi. He later studied at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade under Srđan Tošić, graduating in 2000. Further studies followed at the Hochschule für Musik Köln with Hubert Käppel and Roberto Aussel, where he obtained the prestigious “Konzertexamen” degree. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Conservatorium Maastricht with Carlo Marchione and at the LUCA School of Arts (Campus Lemmensinstituut) in Leuven, Belgium.

Throughout his career, Krivokapić has won more than eighteen first prizes at major international guitar competitions, including “Michele Pittaluga,” “Andrés Segovia,” and the “Guitar Foundation of America (GFA),” among others. He won his first international competition at the age of fourteen.

He has performed extensively across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Russia, appearing in prestigious venues such as the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Tchaikovsky Hall (Moscow), Lubkowitz Palace (Vienna), and Auditorio Conde Duque (Madrid). In addition to his solo career, he regularly performs as a member of the Montenegrin Guitar Duo with Danijel Cerović.

As an educator, Krivokapić is highly sought after for his masterclasses and lectures at international festivals and serves as a jury member at numerous international competitions. Since 2002, he has been Professor of Guitar at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln (Germany) and continues to serve as a guest professor at other European conservatories.

Krivokapić’s work is distinguished by his artistic depth, technical mastery, and dedication to expanding the classical guitar repertoire through his own transcriptions and collaborations with contemporary composers. His artistry and pedagogical influence continue to inspire new generations of guitarists worldwide, securing his place as one of the foremost figures in today’s classical guitar scene.