I'm a professional cellist with over 30 years of performing, teaching, and collaborating across Bulgaria and the United States. I have served as Principal Cellist with the Alhambra Orchestra and as a member of the International String Quartet, with extensive engagement in Miami's music scene, including performances with the Miami Symphony and the Miami Lyric Opera. In addition to performing, I enjoy mentoring young musicians and contributing to school and community ensembles. I hold an Artist Diploma from the University of Miami and have pursued further studies at Boston University, Indiana University, and Sofia's music conservatories.

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I'm a professional cellist with over 30 years of performing, teaching, and collaborating across Bulgaria and the United States. I have served as Principal Cellist with the Alhambra Orchestra and as a member of the International String Quartet, with extensive engagement in Miami's music scene, including performances with the Miami Symphony and the Miami Lyric Opera. In addition to performing, I enjoy mentoring young musicians and contributing to school and community ensembles. I hold an Artist Diploma from the University of Miami and have pursued further studies at Boston University, Indiana University, and Sofia's music conservatories.

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I’m a professional cellist with over 30 years of performing, teaching, and collaborating across Bulgaria and the United States. I have served as Principal Cellist with the Alhambra Orchestra and as a member of the International String Quartet, with extensive engagement in Miami’s music scene, including performances with the Miami Symphony and the Miami Lyric Opera.

In addition to performing, I enjoy mentoring young musicians and contributing to school and community ensembles. I hold an Artist Diploma from the University of Miami and have pursued further studies at Boston University, Indiana University, and Sofia’s music conservatories.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Performer at Orchestra Miami
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Cellist performing with Orchestra Miami.
String Program Assistant at Nautilus Middle School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Assisted with the string program at Nautilus Middle School (Miami Beach), supporting rehearsals and student development.
Instructor at SF Youth Orchestra
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Teaching and mentoring string players; coordinated rehearsals and ensemble activities.
String Orchestra Preparation Assistant at Scheck Hillel Community School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Assisted with string orchestra preparation and repertoire selection.
Cellist at South Florida Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Performed as a cellist with the South Florida Orchestra.
Cellist / Instructor at GMYS
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Taught cello and violin classes as part of GMYS programs in Miami.
Cellist at South Florida Youth Orchestra
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Taught cello and contributed to youth orchestra activities.
Principal Cellist at Alhambra Orchestra
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Principal cellist with Alhambra Orchestra; performed as soloist and lead cello section.
Cellist at International String Quartet
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2017
Cellist with the International String Quartet in Miami.
Cellist at Miami Lyric Opera
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2017
Cellist with Miami Lyric Opera, performing in opera productions.
Cellist at Port Charlotte Symphony
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Cellist with Port Charlotte Symphony, Port Charlotte, FL.
Cello Instructor at Gulliver Academy
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Cello instructor in Gulliver Academy's after-school program.
Cellist at Miami Symphony
January 1, 2007 - Present
Cellist with the Miami Symphony (Miami, FL).
Cellist at Fort Myers Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Cellist with Fort Myers Symphony Orchestra.
Cellist at Boca Symphonia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Cellist with Boca Symphonia, Boca Raton, FL.
Cellist at International String Quartet
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Cellist with the International String Quartet (ongoing).
Cellist at Southwest Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Cellist with Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Fort Myers, FL.
Cello Instructor at Boston Music Company
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Private cello instructor at Boston Music Company.
Cellist at Boston Performing Arts Center of Metro-West
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Faculty in cello at Boston Performing Arts Center of Metro-West, Framingham, MA.
Graduate Teaching Assistant in Cello at University of Central Arkansas
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Graduate teaching assistant in cello.
Assistant Principal Cellist at Symphony Orchestra of Baton Rouge
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Assistant Principal Cellist.
Cellist at Symphony Orchestra of Little Rock
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Cellist with Symphony Orchestra of Little Rock, AR.
Cello Instructor at Gulliver Academy, After School Program
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2015
Instructor of cello in after-school program, providing group and individual lessons.
Cellist at Boston Music Company
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Cello instructor.
Faculty in Cello at Boston Performing Arts Center of Metro-West
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Faculty in cello at the Boston Performing Arts Center of Metro-West.

Education

Artist Diploma in Cello Performance at University of Miami
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Doctorate in Cello Performance at Boston University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Master of Music at University of Central Arkansas
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
Artist program under the direction of Janos Starker at Indiana University
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at State Conservatory, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Music performance degree at Lubomir Pipkov Specialized School of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Artist Diploma in Cello Performance at University of Miami
January 1, 2001 - May 18, 2026
Doctorate in Cello Performance at Boston University
January 1, 1996 - May 18, 2026
Master of Music at University of Central Arkansas
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996
Artist program in Cello at Indiana University
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance at State Conservatory, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993
Music performance degree at Lubomir Pipkov Specialized School of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

cello teacher
October 20, 2000 - May 1, 2026
cello teacher
May 18, 2026 - May 18, 2026
Beethoven Club Competition for Young Artists - 2nd prize
January 1, 1993 - May 18, 2026
International Competition – Usty na Orlitsy, Czech Republic - 3rd prize
January 1, 1984 - May 18, 2026
National Competition - Svetoslav Obretenov, Provadia, Bulgaria - 2nd prize
January 1, 1982 - May 18, 2026

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