VLADENA MINEVA
A Violin Player
ABOUT
VLADENA MINEVA
At the age of five, Vladena Mineva was admitted to the National Music School "Lyubomir Pipkov" with the highest entry score. From an early age, she demonstrated exceptional talent and consistently delivered outstanding performances at various concerts and competitions. She graduated under the mentorship of Zornitsa Ilarionova and Blagorodna Taneva.
Currently, Vladena is pursuing her bachelor's degree at Codarts Rotterdam, where she studies in the class of renowned violinist Frederieke Saeijs. At just 20 years old, she was appointed section leader of the second violins in Jong Metropole in the Netherlands—an orchestra that blends the precision of classical music with the energy, improvisation, and rhythm of jazz.
At the age of 12, Vladena became a junior student in the class of the esteemed violinist Professor Mario Hossen at New Bulgarian University. For several years, she has been a scholarship recipient of the International Music Academy Orpheus in Vienna. She also attended the Talent Music Master Courses in Italy with Professor Mauro Iurato, where she was invited to perform in the Soloists’ Concert.
Vladena has taken masterclasses with celebrated violinists such as Professor Michael Frischenschlager, Julius Horvath, Dora Schwarzberg, and others. She has performed as a soloist in numerous concerts and was a member of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Bulgaria, serving as Concertmaster in 2019 and 2021.
Vladena does not see herself as a traditional classical musician—she is passionate about exploring world music and experimenting with different styles and genres.
NEWS BEATS
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, YOUNG TALENTED MUSICIANS!
May 4, 2022
On the commemorative day of Star Wars May 4th Young Philharmonic in Sofia celebrated 90-anniversary of John Williams with a gala concert with Vladena Mineva in the role a Concert Master. The orchestra, directed by Slavil Dimitrov, performed the popular film music of the world famous movie Star Wars. The audience in the most prestigious concert hall in Bulgaria applauded excitedly for a long time the young musicians.
AN AWARD FROM INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR THE TALENTED VIOLINIST
22 April 2022
Vladena won second prize at the International Competition for String Instruments in Nis, Serbia. She performed Saint Saens, Violin Concerto N3, mov. 2 & 3, Humoresque, Pancho Vladogerov, Catnabile, Niccolo Paganini
ABOUT THE MUSIC AND OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS
October 17, 2021
Vladena was invited to give an interview for the National Dario Radio as one of the prominent young violin players. She talked frankly and open about her love to music and especially to violin. Vladena shared her feelings to the passion to the stage, affection to the family and the importance of the friendship. You can hear the interview in Bulgarian: https://darikradio.bg/mladata-cigularka-vladena-mineva-pod-prozektorite-na-dnevna-svetlina.html
VLADENA OPENED THE EXHIBITION ‘THE STOPPED TIME’
October 1st 2021
Vladena opened the anniversary exhibition of Hristo Hristov ‘The Stopped Time’. She contributed to the atmosphere of Thracian princesses and memories from ancient times with the wonderful performance of Partita 2 Allemande of J. S. Bach. The exhibition was held in the gallery of the popular Largo of Sofia next to the Bulgarian President’s office and National Parliament building.
CONCERT OF THE CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF BULGARIA UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC
July 03, 2021
The Children’s Choir of Bulgaria gave a concert in the National Palace of Culture under the patronage of the President of the Republic Rumen Radev. In front of the crowded hall the Choir performed the most emblematic Bulgarian songs. Vladena Mineva was a concert master of the Youth Philharmonic of the National Music School.The Children’s Choir of Bulgaria gave a concert in the National Palace of Culture under the patronage of the President of the Republic Rumen Radev. In front of the crowded hall the Choir performed the most emblematic Bulgarian songs. Vladena Mineva was a Concertmaster of the Youth Philharmonic of the National Music School.
VLADENA PARTICIPATES IN A SPECIAL RECORDINGÂ DEDICATED TO MEDIC PEOPLE WHO FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
December 18, 2020
The youth orchestra of the National Music School recorded a special piece dedicated to the tireless fight against Covid-19 of the medics: 'You Are Hero' by the Bulgarian artist Slavil Dimitrov. The aim of the artwork is to show appreciation to the work of the medics and encourage them to continue taking care of us.
VLADENA MINEVA WINS A SCHOLARSHIP OF INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ACADEMY ORPHEUS
July 1, 2020
For a consecutive year in row the talent of Vladena Mineva was appreciated and she got a scholarship from International Music Academy Orpheus in Vienna. Although the extremely difficult year for the musicians worldwide due to the outbreak of COVID-19 Vladena did not give up but constantly made huge efforts and showed incredible discipline to get prepared and to win the scholarship. She applied for the academy with Bruch Violin Concerto N2 in D minor, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto E minor, Bartok Romanian Folk Dances, Kreisler Marche Miniature Viennoise.
THE COLOURS OF MUSIC
