A Glimpse
About
Born in Bulgaria, I have been
playing piano since the age of 6.
I went on to study at the Academy
of Music in Plovdiv, where I
cemented my love for the entire
range of musical instruments
involved in a piece of orchestral
music. My inspirations are many,
all of which share my love for a
memorable melody or harmony,
a facet that imbues the core of my
work. My latest achievement is
getting an Undergraduate Degree
in Music Production from ACM
London.
What is your philosophy today?
I write because I believe every important experience in life can be encapsulated by a piece of music, and that every instrument in an orchestra plays a vital role in achieving this. Music has always been an art form, and recently I see it be automated more and more with the rise of electronic genres. There is nothing wrong with this alone, but I believe that orchestral music should hold just as much a place in the public consciousness as any other type. Every instrument has the capacity to add another layer of expression to a piece and, for me, that is where the magic lies.
What do you hope your music will achieve in the long-term?
With every year of my three decades of teaching piano, theory, and composition to children, this inkling of mine has only grown stronger: we respond, as humans - even as little ones - to a memorable melody, or a unique harmony. Musical knowledge is important because it allows for expression and creativity in a world that is rapidly becoming more and more automated. So if I was to assume I might leave a legacy at all, it would be that I hope young people might be inspired to learn more physical instruments. There is just so much joy to be found in the craft of composing.