Recorded in 2011, the Levante Guitar Duo features the nylon string guitarwork of Vojislav Ivanovic and Aleksandra Lazarevic. With performances that are poised, lyrical and flawless in execution, the interplay between the two seems almost telepathic. In addition to showcasing the guitarists’ playing, from an arrangement standpoint, the sparseness of the duo-guitar format also highlights the compositional nuances of Ivanovic’s writing. This is especially important as the compositions are a delightful mix of Ivanovic’s interests in traditional music, Jazz and improvisation. Guitar fans will be wowed by the dexterity and drive on tracks like “Balkan Express” and “225 Steps”, but in many ways the duo’s personality shines best on tracks like the whimsical “Circus Valse”, the introspective (and almost plaintive) “Levantine Journey” and “Prelude to a Hug”.