Deya Deynova

Deya Deynova (1970), started to study cello at the age of 10, in her hometown of Vratza (Bulgaria) with Bozhidar Mihailov. Three years later she continued studying with the prominent Bulgarian cello player and teacher Anatoly Krustev.

She is a Second Prize winner of the Bulgarian National Music Competition "Svetoslav Obretenov" (1982), a First Prize winner (gold medal) at the International Music Competition “Katya Popova,” (1984) a Third Prize winner of the Czech International Cello Competition "Heran" (1984), and a Third Prize winner of the Beethoven Club Cello Competition in Memphis (USA), 1993.

Deynova has participated in many cello masterclasses, and while attending one with the world-famous Prof. Janoš Starker, she was invited to study with him in Indiana University, Bloomington, USA. After graduating with a B. Mus. in cello, she continued her cello studies with Felise Farrell in the University of Central Arkansas (graduated in 1995 with an M.M.). She has also studied with Denise Parker in Louisiana State University, with Ross Harbaugh in University of Miami, and with Andres Dias in Boston University.

She has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras and festivals in Europe and USA.

For contacts:

email: sabinlevi@yahoo.com