The Master

THE MASTER

	The art of the musician has a long tradition in the Tilev’s family. Georgi Tilev, Vlado’s father, is one of the most famous Bulgarian violin players. Since more than 15 years ago he is a concerto master of Niederrheinische Philharmonie.
	Vlado Tilev has graduated from the Musical Academy in the city of Essen, Germany, specializing in violoncello, and before this – from the Musical High-School in Sofia, where he was also accepted as a student in the State Musical Academy.
	He actively pursues his professional career of a lutier/lute-maker since 1994. Vlado Tilev has studied and has practiced the master art as an assistant in the studios of renowned German masters. Since 1999 Vlado Tilev works in close cooperation with the famous German lutier Villy Balsereit./font>

What do famous and established musicians say about the author:

Professor Mincho Minchev:
“Vlado Tilev is a rare combination of an excellent instrumentalist and a person, perfectly handling the lutier art. I trust him absolutely.”

Professor Dora Ivanova:
“Golden hands of a big master.”

Professor Bogomil Karakonov:
“The repairs made by Vlado Tilev are close to flawlessness.”

The concert master of the Bulgarian National Radio Ivan Peev:
“Every instrumental player can feel calm and secure when giving their instruments in the hands of the magnificent Vlado Tilev.”