Official steinway artist

Pianist Timothy Durkovic is a highly accomplished artist hailing from Guatemala City, Guatemala. His exceptional musical education includes studies at the National Conservatory of Guatemala, the Juilliard School, Salem College, and the prestigious Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California (USC). A winner of numerous prestigious competitions, Durkovic has established himself as a renowned recitalist, sought-after soloist with orchestra, and an esteemed chamber musician, performing on major stages both nationally and internationally.

As a testament to his artistic excellence, he is an official Steinway Artist, recognized for his outstanding technical skill and expressive artistry. In addition to his musical career, Timothy Durkovic is also a successful Broker-Associate with Christie’s International Real Estate, where he combines his passion for luxury real estate with his dedication to excellence.

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Upcoming CONCERTS

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2025

10

May

San Bernadino Valley College Auditorium

San Bernadino, CA

18

May

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

Shoreline, WA

7

Jun

Bacchus Kitchen

Pasadena, CA

What People Are Saying

“

…moving and highly dramatic. His Mozart sparkled with great vitality and a positive approach. [He possesses] a quality of mastery which made light work of technical difficulties…a well seasoned recitalist. ”

Carmel Pine Cone

“

Durkovic created a grand atmosphere…strong presence…and rhythmic exuberance. He will reach international acclaim. ”

Prensa Libre (Translated)

“

The audience sat spellbound as his fingers effortlessly flew up and down the keyboard drawing from each listener the certainty that the music was his and his alone. He demonstrated mastery of technique and a wide range of skills. ”

West Covina Guardian

“

Timothy Durkovic combines the virtuosity, sound and heartbreaking lyricism of a bygone era with extraordinary fire and intensity. On the world stage, he is one of the most gifted performers of his generation — a powerful, authentic pianist. ”

Barbara Lister-Sink

“

…an incisive and exciting performance. ”

Lowell Liebermann

“

In Durkovic we have an admirable pianist with innate talent which...will take him to the principal cities of the world as Guatemala's grand national revelation of the twentieth century. He will become one of the bastions of the international solo piano world. ”

Cultural Music Magazine (Translated)

“

[Durkovic’s] playing is so secure, sounds effortless, the music is always in the forefront, and the over all effect is one of music making that is too rarely heard. ”

Frederick Swann

“

It was amazing how well [Leticia Oaks] Strong and Durkovic blended together. Strong's mellow viola tones were complemented by Durkovic's sensitive playing. He was a wonderful accompanist. He never overpowered Strong; instead, he always underscored her resonant sounds. ”

Desert News

“

Durkovic … is destined to become a big-league pianist … The warm tones he developed in the second movement [of the Mozart G-Major Concerto] and the piquant sounds in the third movement match what you have to believe was Mozart's own talent. ”

Arcadia Weekly

“

Durkovic created very lovely tones from the piano. ”

The Salt Lake City Tribune

“

Durkovic performed [Crumb's] complex score with sensitivity to colors. ”

The Salt Lake City Tribune

“

Durkovic displays mature artistry…[and] has boundless potential. ”

The Raleigh Spectator

“

…moving and highly dramatic. His Mozart sparkled with great vitality and a positive approach. [He possesses] a quality of mastery which made light work of technical difficulties…a well seasoned recitalist. ”

Carmel Pine Cone

“

Durkovic created a grand atmosphere…strong presence…and rhythmic exuberance. He will reach international acclaim. ”

Prensa Libre (Translated)

“

The audience sat spellbound as his fingers effortlessly flew up and down the keyboard drawing from each listener the certainty that the music was his and his alone. He demonstrated mastery of technique and a wide range of skills. ”

West Covina Guardian

“

Timothy Durkovic combines the virtuosity, sound and heartbreaking lyricism of a bygone era with extraordinary fire and intensity. On the world stage, he is one of the most gifted performers of his generation — a powerful, authentic pianist. ”

Barbara Lister-Sink

“

…an incisive and exciting performance. ”

Lowell Liebermann

“

In Durkovic we have an admirable pianist with innate talent which...will take him to the principal cities of the world as Guatemala's grand national revelation of the twentieth century. He will become one of the bastions of the international solo piano world. ”

Cultural Music Magazine (Translated)

“

[Durkovic’s] playing is so secure, sounds effortless, the music is always in the forefront, and the over all effect is one of music making that is too rarely heard. ”

Frederick Swann

“

It was amazing how well [Leticia Oaks] Strong and Durkovic blended together. Strong's mellow viola tones were complemented by Durkovic's sensitive playing. He was a wonderful accompanist. He never overpowered Strong; instead, he always underscored her resonant sounds. ”

Desert News

“

Durkovic … is destined to become a big-league pianist … The warm tones he developed in the second movement [of the Mozart G-Major Concerto] and the piquant sounds in the third movement match what you have to believe was Mozart's own talent. ”

Arcadia Weekly

“

Durkovic created very lovely tones from the piano. ”

The Salt Lake City Tribune

“

Durkovic performed [Crumb's] complex score with sensitivity to colors. ”

The Salt Lake City Tribune

“

Durkovic displays mature artistry…[and] has boundless potential. ”

The Raleigh Spectator

“

…moving and highly dramatic. His Mozart sparkled with great vitality and a positive approach. [He possesses] a quality of mastery which made light work of technical difficulties…a well seasoned recitalist. ”

Carmel Pine Cone

“

Durkovic created a grand atmosphere…strong presence…and rhythmic exuberance. He will reach international acclaim. ”

Prensa Libre (Translated)

“

The audience sat spellbound as his fingers effortlessly flew up and down the keyboard drawing from each listener the certainty that the music was his and his alone. He demonstrated mastery of technique and a wide range of skills. ”

Official steinway artist

Upcoming CONCERTS

2025

10

San Bernadino Valley College Auditorium

San Bernadino, CA

18

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

Shoreline, WA

7

Bacchus Kitchen

Pasadena, CA

What People Are Saying

Timothy Durkovic combines the virtuosity, sound and heartbreaking lyricism of a bygone era with extraordinary fire and intensity. On the world stage, he is one of the most gifted performers of his generation — a powerful, authentic pianist. ”

Barbara Lister-Sink

…an incisive and exciting performance. ”

Lowell Liebermann

In Durkovic we have an admirable pianist with innate talent which...will take him to the principal cities of the world as Guatemala's grand national revelation of the twentieth century. He will become one of the bastions of the international solo piano world. ”

Cultural Music Magazine (Translated)

Upcoming CONCERTS